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The Milwaukee Bucks get inside an Argentinean governor’s office

 Here’s a picture of Hermes Binner, governor of Santa Fe, Argentina’s third state, holding a Milwaukee’s  jersey.  He received it a couple of days ago as a gift from Carlos Delfino,a natural born citizen, after designating him "Sport Ambassador of Santa Fe". So you know now who to talk to, at least until June 30th,  if you want to go deep south and play some ball. Jokes aside, I found somewhat meaningful that Delfino chose to give the Buck’s jersey instead of the national team one, the usual gift in occasions like these.  

By the way, not knowing if Delfino will be playing next season for the Bucks, (in the interview he says he would like to stay and he thinks that Hammond wants to renew him, but that he' ll wait until last minute in the chance making a better deal),  I would like to say again what a great time I had last season reading and posting here, and in general following the Bucks.

I even came close to watch a live playoff game. By chance I was with my wife for the first time in USA on the last days of April and the first ones of May, visiting New York and Chicago. If the Bucks should have made it through Atlanta I would have been able to assist at some of the games at the Bradley Center, if I was able to find some tickets. So watching 6th game in  New York`s Espn bar in the fine company of Bucks fan from Milwaukee made more or less the deal for me. Much better than the usual thing in Buenos Aires in front of the tv or, worst, a blurry web image.  Only bad thing was the game's final score, off course. 

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as a longtime resident of wisconsin, and just as long a bucks fan – glad to have you aboard!

PS – Delfino will definitely be on the bucks next year. 100% sure.

by sdsowlsa on Jun 1, 2010 1:13 AM CDT reply actions  

Thanks and hope so.

I think he really find a place in this team, doing a bit of everything. Skyle’s teamwork system seems to fit him very well. And in interviews given to the Argentinian press he has praised the good vibe inside the team as well .

Now, with Ginobili out, in Argentina there’s a lot of expectation with his participation in Fiba’s next world cup.

by palomba on Jun 1, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

Always appreciate your updates, Palomba. Hopefully you get to see the Bucks in person at some point!

by Frank Madden on Jun 1, 2010 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd love to

And talking about past updates, the local interview shows the way Delfino is usually called here: Carlitos.

by palomba on Jun 1, 2010 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is great!

Didn’t this happen with Luc Richard too in Cameroon? Anyway, glad to hear about Delfino, and I hope you didn’t have too bad of a time here in the U.S. ;) I think Delfino will be back next year, at least I hope he will be…

"Why are you behaving like such an American?"
--David Stern

by Jacob Grinyer on Jun 1, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Only way he's not back is if he's traded

He’s under contract so it’s not like any official option has to be taken—he’s a Buck until someone says otherwise. The catch is that (I believe) he’s only $500k guaranteed for next year until the end of June (when his $3.5 million becomes guaranteed), so he’s a valuable trade asset until then. For instance, if the Heat decide they want to dump Beasley to get more cap space (not saying they really want to, but I’ve at least heard the idea mentioned) then a guy like Delfino becomes a useful chip in case the Bucks were interested.

And after June 30 he’s just a good deal…$3.5 million for a versatile two-way player is never a bad thing, especially given his 10/11 salary will also be mostly NG’ed until July next year as well. He’s pretty much the poster-child for the John Hammond era, both in terms of playing style and contract flexibility.

by Frank Madden on Jun 1, 2010 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

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