Raptors Actually Sign Mickael Pietrus

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Originally Posted by North Yorker

So we agree that he was terrible offensively, good.

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There was never any contention.

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Originally Posted by Freakazoid

He has never been an offensive juggernaut. He made great defensive plays and timely shots last season. According to Synergy, opponents shot 36.4% against him.

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he only played one good game (I think it was game 6 vs Miami?). other than that he was horrible. like NY said he shot terrible %s and only had a PER of 8.8 which is dog ****

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Originally Posted by Saddler The Gr8

he only played one good game (I think it was game 6 vs Miami?). other than that he was horrible. like NY said he shot terrible %s and only had a PER of 8.8 which is dog ****

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He's a defensive specialist, what do you expect?

I don't remember him shutting anyone down, but we'll see.

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Originally Posted by Freakazoid

He's a defensive specialist, what do you expect?

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I suspect that he didnt make a "great or significant" impact like you claim. You throw a D-leaguer out there with good D and you would get similar results.

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Originally Posted by North Yorker

I suspect that he didnt make a "great or significant" impact like you claim. You throw a D-leaguer out there with good D and you would get similar results.

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Good defense isn't a significant contribution? Who cares if it's a D-Leaguer...if he plays well for the most part then that's a significant contribution.

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Originally Posted by Saddler The Gr8

I don't remember him shutting anyone down, but we'll see.

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Joe Johnson is a good example.

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Originally Posted by Freakazoid

Good defense isn't a significant contribution? Who cares if it's a D-Leaguer...if he plays well for the most part then that's a significant contribution.

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It becomes significantly less valuable when you cause your team to play 4 vs 5 on offense. I mean even this is landry fields territory.

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Originally Posted by North Yorker

It becomes significantly less valuable when you cause your team to play 4 vs 5 on offense. I mean even this is landry fields territory.

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He played on a team plagued with injuries and aging veterans. With Pietrus, it allowed Rivers the luxury of giving Pierce the easier defensive assignment so that he didn't have to expend any energy on the defensive end. His primary role was to defend and he was able to succeed in doing just that.

I thought he played well last night, although I still would have preferred Ross gets his minutes.

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Originally Posted by North Yorker

Is AA close to being back? Cuz if not I'd rather keep McGuire and send Acy to the D-league

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And how would you like to go about creating a roster spot for Pietrus? Somebody needs to be dropped.

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Originally Posted by Bob_at_york

And how would you like to go about creating a roster spot for Pietrus? Somebody needs to be dropped.

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Does putting Acy in the D-league not open up a roster spot?

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Originally Posted by Freakazoid

Joe Johnson is a good example.

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he's a notorious playoff choker. everyone shuts him down when May arrives

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Originally Posted by North Yorker

Does putting Acy in the D-league not open up a roster spot?

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Well, Alan Anderson is still on the roster so unless you plan on waiving him, then there's no room.

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Originally Posted by North Yorker

Does putting Acy in the D-league not open up a roster spot?

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No hes still technically on our roster