pietrus rumor

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Interesting, because some have the opposite opinion of him -- limited offense, good defense.

This is my opinion. I think his defense isn't as good lately probably because he plays for a team which make the Suns defense looks like fort knox. But when he is focused he is really a very good defender. I remember a couple of great defensive games he played with the French team, including a 2005 eurobasket game against Lithuania where he limited Siskauskas to 2 points (In other games Siskauskas scored from 12 to 20 points averaging 16 pts).

Is offensive game is limited. He has a no ball handling, not much IQ, can't pass very well. But I guess with the spurs he would probably just have to take open 3s and to make a couple of dunk in transition. Moreover he could help the team to grab a few more rebounds.

If he comes cheap he could be a nice addition (if he can stay healty) but there is a risk he becomes redondant with White.

[AFBlue]

If he comes cheap he could be a nice addition (if he can stay healty) but there is a risk he becomes redondant with White.

I think this basically sums up why he won't be a Spur...at least not next year.

First, he won't come cheap because the Warriors will match anything cheap.

Second, he has a similar skill set and plays the same position(s) as James White, who will be struggling himself to steal on-court time away from Finley/ Barry/ Ginobili/ Bowen.

[Mr. Body]

Yeah, I'd rather take James White, who hasn't (yet) flatlined in three to four seasons, shows ballhandling skills, has similar athleticism and committment to defense, and will be loads less expensive. Let's just draft Alando Tucker and forget Mikhael Pietrus.

[Holt's Cat]

Why do Spurs fans assume that a young player like him should take a small deal? How about you go work for half of what you could get now? If you don't, then obviously you aren't committed to success in your chosen profession.

[Hoy]

I think players like Darko and Pietrus are athlethics more than basketball players. Hence the hype is greater than their production and they'll disappoint their teams with low basketball IQ, ackward and inspid plays.
Guys with motors with better basketball ap ude can be had for cheap like Singleton, Justin Williams, those kind of guys are better reward per risk for our team.

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I don't assume anything. I just say that IF he takes a small deal, he is a nice addition.

[romain.star]

pietrus claimed early on this season he wanted to be an allstar in the next 2-3 years...

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pietrus claimed early on this season he wanted to be an allstar in the next 2-3 years...