Mike Schmitz is a former ValleyoftheSuns writer who now works as an assistant video coordinator for the D-League’s Bakersfield Jam. He specialized in video breakdowns for VotS.
You’re right on the money desribing Pietrus’faults. He’s basically a raw athlete with little or no fundamentals. That’s why he shoots so terribly. Now he has it in his head that he’s a jump shooter. That’s far from the case. he will remian at best a fringe role player.
Pointing out all his weaknesses is easy. He takes bad shots, and his form isn’t the best. He’s so big for his position, seems like he should learn some post-up moves.
But, I’ll re-state: I sure wish these videos could include what they do well. And, for MP, I would have liked to see what he can do to improve his defense as well.
Right, so Pietrus isn’t a shooter but he’s a solid defender, of course these videos won’t talk about DEFENSE because it’s a SUNS FAN making the video. Forget defense when offense is far more important. (sarcasm)
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1 Jt's hoops Blog // Sep 16, 2011 at 5:56 pm
You’re right on the money desribing Pietrus’faults. He’s basically a raw athlete with little or no fundamentals. That’s why he shoots so terribly. Now he has it in his head that he’s a jump shooter. That’s far from the case. he will remian at best a fringe role player.
2 sun-arc // Sep 17, 2011 at 7:10 am
So… your saying he’s a chucker?
Pointing out all his weaknesses is easy. He takes bad shots, and his form isn’t the best. He’s so big for his position, seems like he should learn some post-up moves.
But, I’ll re-state: I sure wish these videos could include what they do well. And, for MP, I would have liked to see what he can do to improve his defense as well.
3 Mike // Sep 17, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Right, so Pietrus isn’t a shooter but he’s a solid defender, of course these videos won’t talk about DEFENSE because it’s a SUNS FAN making the video. Forget defense when offense is far more important. (sarcasm)
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