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ShuHanGuanYu · 07-03-2006, 01:29 AM

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepu...3suns0703.html

Hmm, says they're still going after Lindsay Hunter or some other guys. Not a bad signing as long as he has that three stroke going.

rdm2 · 07-03-2006, 02:02 AM

A buddy for Burke.

ShuHanGuanYu · 07-03-2006, 02:06 AM

If Piatkowski can hit some threes, he will be of more value than Pat Burke. But yeah, he'll be on the bench most of the time. At least it's a bit of depth though.

Preacher · 07-03-2006, 02:13 AM

Towski is a decent player. I've seen him play some, smart player good shooter. Didn't look like he could play better than average defense though.

I really think this team needs another athletic wing; another rangy player who can run the floor and finish on the break. I was hoping we'd address that in the draft...........

ShuHanGuanYu · 07-03-2006, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Preacher

Towski is a decent player. I've seen him play some, smart player good shooter. Didn't look like he could play better than average defense though.

I really think this team needs another athletic wing; another rangy player who can run the floor and finish on the break. I was hoping we'd address that in the draft...........

I definitely agree there. Jumaine Jones is that player for me. He's more like a Tim Thomas than the guy you are wanting though. Runs well, has range, can't play a lick of defense (though he does try). Much like Tim Thomas but less a couple inches. This signing makes me think that it's Piatkowski plus Lindsay Hunter and that's it.

THE'clip'SHOW · 07-03-2006, 02:24 AM

I think its a great signing for you guys and your system. Pike can nail three's with the best of em. Man this means I'm gonna have to follow the suns again next year!

Preacher · 07-03-2006, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ShuHanGuanYu

I definitely agree there. Jumaine Jones is that player for me. He's more like a Tim Thomas than the guy you are wanting though. Runs well, has range, can't play a lick of defense (though he does try). Much like Tim Thomas but less a couple inches. This signing makes me think that it's Piatkowski plus Lindsay Hunter and that's it.

I'm ok with another Tim Thomas type player. The thing is we NEED another athlete. I think we have to have a player other than Shawn who can guard a couple positions and still create mismatches on offense. Josh Howard killed us in the WCF, we needed Marion to guard him and Dirk. I think we need another athlete. Thats what killed me when we sold our last pick in the first round. I would've loved to grab a Hassan Adams type player, freakish athlete who thrives in the open court and is a very good defender. Still makes me mad.

Anyway what do you think of Piatokowski?

BootyKing · 07-03-2006, 02:39 AM

I think this is a good signing for the Vet Min. If he can go out there n shoot a few threes now n then great. Hes a good shooter but he wont to much else. Now the Suns should sign Hunter or Blake and sign Sato

Lukasbmw · 07-03-2006, 03:28 AM

Whoop de freaking do.

I'm starting to think TT was worth $24 million.

BootyKing · 07-03-2006, 04:59 AM

lol. I just realised Piatowski's contract is the same size as the #21 pick. YAY

bircan · 07-03-2006, 08:13 AM

good signing by suns. we got screwed by another free agent again this year, shame, but we will probably try to sign the best fit for our team. Piatkowski might turn out a significant factor in some games - who knows. I'd rather have him waiting for shots on the bench at 15mpg, than to not have him.

Still need an atheletic player now. And Hunter might be decent for us at PG also at 15mpg. Keep House though!

**Dissonance19** · 07-03-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lukasbmw

Whoop de freaking do.

I'm starting to think TT was worth $24 million.

That wouldn't be smart. We would've gotten into tax land if they had. At least this way we can 2 players instead of one though. Not that I am thrilled about this deal. I'm indifferent to it.

ShuHanGuanYu · 07-03-2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lukasbmw

Whoop de freaking do.

I'm starting to think TT was worth $24 million.

How do you pay someone $6 million per year who is barely going to get minutes? He played 24 minutes per game last season and that was without Kurt Thomas and Amare Stoudemire in the lineup. In the playoffs it was 32. We are adding 34-36 minutes for Amare Stoudemire and 24 minutes for Kurt Thomas.

ShuHanGuanYu · 07-03-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Preacher

I'm ok with another Tim Thomas type player. The thing is we NEED another athlete. I think we have to have a player other than Shawn who can guard a couple positions and still create mismatches on offense. Josh Howard killed us in the WCF, we needed Marion to guard him and Dirk. I think we need another athlete. Thats what killed me when we sold our last pick in the first round. I would've loved to grab a Hassan Adams type player, freakish athlete who thrives in the open court and is a very good defender. Still makes me mad.

Anyway what do you think of Piatokowski?

The bad thing is that there aren't really any players in the free agent market that fit that mold and would work on the Suns. There's Trevor Ariza, but he sucks on offense other than dunking. Rasual Butler is a long defender, but he's out of our range. Qyntel Woods probably fits it best, but he hasn't shown he's ready for the NBA. Howard also killed us because we had noone at the basket to stop him. With the new rules in the NBA (no contact at all), you aren't really going to find anyone who can stop Howard. The best addition is the size and length of Kurt Thomas and Amare Stoudemire affecting his shot when he drives.

Eric is an okay signing as a replacement for Eddie House. He should be able to get a little time in there with Amare Stoudemire, because he's another guy you cannot leave open. He's an upgrade over House though because we won't have a tiny backcourt by having him in there, since he's 6'6. Expect nothing defensively. He couldn't defend one bit when he was 25, and now he's a much slower 36. But he also won't save our butt during the regular season like House did. He can't put the ball on the floor, so it's pretty much perimiter open shots for him. But when he gets them he can hit them. Nash and the Suns should make him a 43% 3 point shooter.

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