Merged: Worried about Pero

[CBAreject]

I'm worried about pero. He's so cold right now that I'm going to start calling him Polar Bear. Or maybe Pero Arctic. Nah, polar bear is better.

[ATLHawks3]

I used to be one of Antić's biggest haters, and now, he's starting to remind me of why I didn't like him on our team in the first place.

[Ryaan]

The thing is, if he hits his first 3, the opposition team has no rim protection as theyl constantly be drawn to him. I before hated him, but I see what he brings.

If only we found the gem that is white side

[Admin]

Hitting 3's is a bonus. On a regular basis he has one of the best +/-'s on the team and I believe someone said he's top 10 in the league. He does so may things that don't show up in the box score it's not even funny. 

[CBAreject]

I agree that Antić does lots of things. he has perfected "pulling the chair". He passes well.

The thing is, a lot of his value is in being a stretch big. If the stretch falters, he won't be so valuable. That's why we got Payne though

[Admin]

I agree that Antić does lots of things. he has perfected "pulling the chair". He passes well.

The thing is, a lot of his value is in being a stretch big. If the stretch falters, he won't be so valuable. That's why we got Payne though

 

Yeah a lot of his value is there but unless he's like 0-30 I think they'll still respect him. And he's probably the best at setting picks / screens (legal or otherwise) on the team. Plus he looks tough and brings a large group of Hawks fans to every game. 

[Guest]

I agree that Antić does lots of things. he has perfected "pulling the chair". He passes well.

The thing is, a lot of his value is in being a stretch big. If the stretch falters, he won't be so valuable. That's why we got Payne though

When teams stop flying out at Pero at the 3pt line ala Josh Smith then I'll get worried.

[JRid]

When Pero is hitting his 3's teams don't have a chance against us. I really wish he would be more consistent, but hopefully he will step up in the playoffs.  By the way, looks like he is resting tonight.

 

A friend of mine, who works at Phillips told me a couple of weeks ago that she was wandering around Phillips on her lunch break and saw Korver and Pero practicing their shooting. Was good to hear that Pero is trying to improve and has Korver helping him. Sux it hasn't helped much yet.

[Plainview1981]

I will say that when Pero hits his 3's the other team starts crapping in their pants. 

[AtLaS]

Hitting 3's is a bonus. On a regular basis he has one of the best +/-'s on the team and I believe someone said he's top 10 in the league. He does so may things that don't show up in the box score it's not even funny. 

 

This is correct.  He really does play good defense but doesn't block a lot of shots so it seems to go unnoticed.

 

I will say though, that if he shoots even 20% from three last year in the playoffs we beat Indy.  He built a house with all those bricks, just really hoping that doesn't happen this year.  We need him to hit some shots if/when we run into Cleveland or Chicago.

[bobrathbun4pres]

If he hits one three a game and he gives us a ridiculous advantage. I hope he continues to work on outside shooting because if he does were unstoppable

Edited February 1, 2015 by bobrathbun4pres

[benhillboy]

I hated him and Lou last year in the playoffs but Pero is the man, just check my sig.

When in rhythym and open, like 90% of his attempts, I could care less if he misses or makes. Bud doesn't either. I would like him to think twice about the extra long, Kyle range ones though. He takes a bounce in place but isn't comfortable stepping in unless it's a one-legger.

[willthepureshooter]

He just has to learn yo takes shots in rhythm. The guy thinks too much. Just play through the game and he will make shots. Its like he's looking forward to pump faking first then searching for his three point shot. Hopefully the coaching staff will point it out to him on film.

[Admin]

Looking at his average +/- stats by month this season you could say Pero had a slightly down month from his really good December but it's not time to get concerned.

 

Pero

November - +3.92

December - +5.64

January - +3.33

 

Look at our starting bigs average numbers:

 

Al

November - +0.1

December - +3.1

January - +9.2

 

Millsap

November - +3,7

December - +8.4

January - +11

 

Easy to see why we've gotten so much better in December and January! 

[macdaddy]

Hmm.  I was this taking this as true because i felt like he was missing a lot of shots lately.  Maybe in the last week but his January was better than December which was better than november :

 

 

November: 17 minutes / 38.6% FG / 27.3% from 3 / 2.9 rebounds / 4.8 pts

December: 17 minutes / 38.6% FG / 31.3% from 3 / 2.5 rebounds / 6.2 pts

January    : 17 minutes / 37.3% FG / 32.6% from 3 / 3.7 rebounds / 7.8 pts

[ATLSmith]

I'm worried about pero. He's so cold right now that I'm going to start calling him Polar Bear. Or maybe Pero Arctic. Nah, polar bear is better.

 

ROFL at the nicknames.  Pero Arctic the Polar Bear.

 

As others said above, he needs to shoot in rhythm.  It bugs me when he hesitates.  I hope he can improve.

[AtLaS]

He has been playing terrible.  He's probably the worst inside finisher of any big in the NBA.  If he can't make his jumper than he is useless on the offensive end.  Anyone else's jaw drop when he airballed that layup tonight?  Me neither.

 

I will admit that he is pretty solid defensively.

 

He seems to be in a slump recently, and when he's off he is OFF.  I'm sure everyone remembers his 0-30 performance from 3pt range vs Indy in the playoffs last year.  If he shoots even 20% we win that series.  We can't have that in the playoffs this year.

 

If Horford or Sap gets into foul trouble again we could be in serious trouble.

Edited February 7, 2015 by AtLaS

[Guest]

Now is not the time to discuss Pero after this tremendous win, besides I think there are already 2 threads on this.

[LucastheThird]

Now is not the time to discuss Pero after this tremendous win, besides I think there are already 2 threads on this.

The Lady of Hawksquawk has spoken!

[AtLaS]

In 17 minutes, he was 0-4 from the field, 0 rebounds, 2 fouls, 3 turnovers, and -11.  That's horrific.