International Prospect: Florent Pietrus

[Mel_13]

http://www.basketusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/florent-pietrus.jpg

Florent Pietrus | F
Born: 01/19/1981
Height: 6-7
Weight: 215
Team: Power Electronics Valencia

Mickael says brother Florent aims to play in NBA in '10-11 3:47 AM May 30th via web
http://twitter.com/csheridanespn

May 29th article from Valencia sports website say (roughly) that Pietrus has not yet received a renewal offer and no decision will be made without input from the new coach.
http://www.superdeporte.es/baloncesto/2010/05/29/pietrus-marinovic-garcia-pendientes-tecnico/96289.html

[DPG21920]

I would not mind taking a chance with him at all. He seems to have the size and athleticism to be a very good perimeter defender. He is very athletic, but still not a good offensive player. I have only seen him play in a limited amount for France, but I like his game.

Bad news is that he is going to turn 30.

[Bruno]

Flo Pietrus played his whole career at the PF spot. I would compare him to a player like Ryan Bowen.

[ace3g]

Does anyone know what his contract terms are with Valencia? Bruno do you think he could play in the NBA? Spurs need a PF. Is he too old now to make the transition?

[Bruno]

Does anyone know what his contract terms are with Valencia? Bruno do you think he could play in the NBA? Spurs need a PF. Is he too old now to make the transition?

Florent Pietrus is a free agent. He will likely re-sign with Valencia but they haven't found a financial agreement so far.

For the NBA, he would be a very short and light PF. It's going to be difficult for him to overcome that even with all the energy and intensity he play with. Saying that, Knicks will sign a 35 years old Prigioni so everything is possible...

[racm]

Does he have two good knees?

[jyra]

From mixed zone: France's Flo Pietrus says he IS going to play for Valencia. When he said, "Valencia doesn't want me," says he was joking
https://twitter.com/JeffreyNTaylor/status/233252922081804288

[ace3g]

Valencia re-signs Florent Pietrus

http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/spain/42883/valencia-re-signs-florent-pietrus.html