Kings fans: here is what I posted on Pacers Digest. He played v ery well tonight and did other things besides shooting.
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Anyone who has watched any NBA games the past 8 years knows that Peja can shoot the ball, he is simply one of the best shooters in the NBA and has been for 6 or 7 years now. His height helps him get his shot off over most guys that defend him, and his quick release enables him to shoot it before his defender can get to him. His movement off the ball also is very impressive.
But everyone knew all of that. I sure knew all that, and nothing there has surprised me in the least. One thing when Peja misses a shot he really misses it bad.
No surprises.
However I've been very impressed with his overall game. I always say that as a fan you never really know a player until he plays on your team and you see him every game and you have an emotional attachment to his performance.
Let's start with his rebounding. He certainly is not a classic rebounder, but he gets a lot of rebounds, to be honest I don't really know how, maybe smarts, maybe he has a nose for the ball.
Peja has also impressed me with his passing, he seems to be a decent passer, better than I thought.
But what has surprised me the most is his defense. No he's not Artest, and no he is not a great defender by any means, but he isn't bad. The job he did on Odom tonight was quite impressive, he certainly has the smarts, experience and ability to be adequate. I'll tell you he is better than some other small forwards the Pacers have had over the years.
So far I'm satisifed Peja, he seems to be a very smart player and everyone knows we need that.
I might be satisifed with Peja, but I love Granger. I know expect him to make every open shot he takes.
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Anyone who has watched any NBA games the past 8 years knows that Peja can shoot the ball, he is simply one of the best shooters in the NBA and has been for 6 or 7 years now. His height helps him get his shot off over most guys that defend him, and his quick release enables him to shoot it before his defender can get to him. His movement off the ball also is very impressive.
But everyone knew all of that. I sure knew all that, and nothing there has surprised me in the least. One thing when Peja misses a shot he really misses it bad.
No surprises.
However I've been very impressed with his overall game. I always say that as a fan you never really know a player until he plays on your team and you see him every game and you have an emotional attachment to his performance.
Let's start with his rebounding. He certainly is not a classic rebounder, but he gets a lot of rebounds, to be honest I don't really know how, maybe smarts, maybe he has a nose for the ball.
Peja has also impressed me with his passing, he seems to be a decent passer, better than I thought.
But what has surprised me the most is his defense. No he's not Artest, and no he is not a great defender by any means, but he isn't bad. The job he did on Odom tonight was quite impressive, he certainly has the smarts, experience and ability to be adequate. I'll tell you he is better than some other small forwards the Pacers have had over the years.
So far I'm satisifed Peja, he seems to be a very smart player and everyone knows we need that.
I might be satisifed with Peja, but I love Granger. I know expect him to make every open shot he takes.
) I went to Pacers Digest and read the game thread. Very entertaining and the fans seemed excited about Pedja. Of course, its always exciting to get a big win. Especially against the LA Kobes.
