Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

[habart30]

via Twitter Mike Wells is reporting that the Pacers have already reach out to free agent swingman Mikael Pietrus as a replacement for Danny Granger...

During Mikael's 10 seasons in the NBA on 4 different squads he only averaged more than 10ppg once. That was 06-07 with Golden State. Pietrus would not be anything close to Granger in our lineup, but would provide veteran leadership to a young team in need.

If Pietrus isn't our guy it is good to know the team is looking for options!

Mike Wells: @MikeWellsNBA on Twitter

[vnzla81]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Pietrus is a guy I wanted last year, nice to know that they are looking for other options.

[Trader Joe]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

I mean he's a vet, but that's about all I can say. He's a slight upgrade over Sam Young.

[pacergod2]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Cutting Ben?

[Psyren]

This may end Ben's run in Indy

[Ace E.Anderson]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Pretty good defender, and a good 3pt shooter.

Not a world beater by ANY MEANS, but a good vet who can fit a role on a team. Especially one that could use some 3pt shooting.

[CableKC]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Pietrus is a very solid Wing Defender that can hit the 3pt shot but has a low Basketball IQ and poor shot selection.

Other FA options?

Josh Howard
QRich
TWill
Ryan Gomes

[pacer4ever]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Would prefer Elijah Milsap and a few others over him

[Derek2k3]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

He's actually a great defender. Perimeter defense would immediately get better...but don't see how this even slightly affects our greatest area of need: shooting.

The guy is a shooter...if he isn't being defended and can take corner pop shots.

[Derek2k3]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Too bad we can't get Redd.

[Ace E.Anderson]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

He's actually a great defender. Perimeter defense would immediately get better...but don't see how this even slightly affects our greatest area of need: shooting.

The guy is a shooter...if he isn't being defended and can take corner pop shots.

A lot of our 3pt shots have been fairly open. If Roy and D.West ever pass the ball out of the post, then he would have a chance to get some open 3's.

[Ace E.Anderson]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Pietrus is a very solid Wing Defender that can hit the 3pt shot but has a low Basketball IQ and poor shot selection.

Other FA options?

Josh Howard
QRich
TWill
Ryan Gomes

D.West, M.Redd

not tooooo much out there.

[PGisthefuture]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Honestly, I like the idea of getting Pietrus. He's definitely an upgrade over Sam Young as a starter. I don't know why some of you guys are so down on this. He is kinda like Leandro imo. Which might not help in the playoffs, but will be solid for depth and won't hurt to have while Danny is out.

[Since86]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

Cutting Ben?

Pacers have a roster spot open, I do beleive.

[vnzla81]

Re: Mike Wells: Pacers reach out to Mickael Pietrus

He is an upgrade over Young, he can play D and make shots but he also makes low basketball IQ plays at times, I like him but I would try to get somebody else, they should look to make a trade or something.