Pero wants to re-sign

[GameTime]

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/Antić-wants-to-re-sign-with-hawks/nkTXH/

[Guest]

I was just about to post this, it made me chuckle.

[Q45T]

Ummmm... no thank you.

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

I'm indifferent as long as Tavares is on the roster next year over Brand. Muscala still has some beefing up to do before he can take over for Pero full time... Unless Muscala gets moved to backup 4.  Muscala/Tavares off the bench? Yessir.

[macdaddy]

Ahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  This is going to break the squawk.

[supermariowest]

Put me in the Moose/Edy camp, but:

 

"The feeling is mutual. When Hawks management plans for next season, nearly every scenario includes Antić."

 

So it goes!

[Guest]

Relax people - Pero is also 33 years old.

[Guest]

Call me crazy but I'm not gonna judge Pero till after the playoffs. You never know, he could be the one who hits a big game winner for us in a series. Granted right now, the chances are slim, but never say never. Sure Pero, we'd love to have you back, but one thing. SHOW UP IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!

[GameTime]

Call me crazy but I'm not gonna judge Pero till after the playoffs. You never know, he could be the one who hits a big game winner for us in a series. Granted right now, the chances are slim, but never say never. Sure Pero, we'd love to have you back, but one thing. SHOW UP IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!

 Please Pero shoot better than 12% from the 3 in the playoffs

[Guest]

Please Pero shoot better than 12% from the 3 in the playoffs

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Lol...I just don't understand it. He's got a very feathery stroke and a nice soft touch. There's not much mechanically wrong with his shot, good arc too..why won't the ball go in?

[Carmine]

Ew

[RandomFan]

Bwahahahaha. If I didn't know any better I'd swear due to the timing of this article that C-Viv was just trolling the Pero haters around here. But we know C-Viv isn't that sharp. Still hilarious with everything that's been being said about the guy on the boards.

 

 

DENVER — Pero Antić wants to re-sign with the Hawks.

 

Make no mistake.

 

The Macedonian is in the final season of the two-year contract he signed with the Hawks in 2013. The center left Europe for a rookie season in the NBA at the age of 31. Now, he’d like to stay beyond that original deal.

 

“From your mouth to God’s ears, we say,” Antić said when asked if he would like to return to the Hawks. “I love it. I love the guys. I love everything. I couldn’t be happier to come. The coaching staff, to be so similar to Europe, to be so understanding of the players, rarely you can find that.”

 

The feeling is mutual. When Hawks management plans for next season, nearly every scenario includes Antić. The versatility of the 6-foot-11, 265-pound center has played a key role in the Hawks’ system under head coach Mike Budenholzer. The coach raves about Antić’s ability to stretch the floor from the center position. Yet, he’d rather talk about his defense, basketball IQ and leadership.

 

The summer and such roster decisions are well down the road.

 

“He’s a good part of our core, our substance, our locker room,” Budenholzer said. “Then, the way he plays on the court, I think he’s done a ton to be somebody you want to be a part of your team going forward.

 

“The summer and free agency is a ways off but we love him.”

 

Antić signed a two-year, $2.45 million contract. The Hawks picked up his team option of $1.25 million this summer. Antić was selected to the Rising Stars Challenge, the rookie-sophomore exhibition, at last year’s All-Star Game. He finished his first NBA season appearing in 50 games and averaging 7.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.5 minutes. He shot .418 from the field, including .327 from 3-point range.

 

Antić has struggled with his shot this season. In 48 games, he is averaging 5.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 16.1 minutes. He is shooting .346 from the field, including .278 from 3-point range. Budenholzer would rather dwell everything else Antić brings to the Hawks.

 

Antić has been limited by an ankle injury this season. He returned from a two-game absence Wednesday against the Nuggets after spraining his left ankle. Antić played 20 minutes as the Hawks trailed by as many as 34 points in the loss. He finished with six points and three rebounds. The Hawks continue their six-game western road trip Friday at the Suns. The 50-14 Hawks have already clinched a playoff berth and are closing in on the Southeast Division title and No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

 

The well-tattooed Antić said he has felt support from his teammate, coaches and Hawks fans while in Atlanta. He is cheered by Macedonia flag-waving supporters in cities across the NBA. Some new ink may be on the way. Antić recently pointed out tattoos he has from teams he played for in Greece and Serbia “where I had the biggest successes of my career.”

 

The NBA experience has been better.

 

“This is at the top of my career,” Antić said. “I just love it.”

 

Edited March 12, 2015 by RandomFan

[Guest]

Honestly it's not like a Tony Allen shot or even last night like Wilson Chander. Those guys have messed up mechanics but Pero does everything right, yet he always misses lol

[benhillboy]

Sometimes his ball flip to find the laces is much more pronounced than most. It probably throws him off. He's got to get closer to the line, too. Steph doesn't even take those KD and Kyle-range bombs.

I think types of misses are very important, too. Our guys are in position to get long offensive rebounds from threes and it doesn't compromise Bud's desire to get back, but Pero's never bounce that way. We struggle with the traditional vertical bounces, his shot usually produces that outcome if it isn't heat-seeking a baseline photographer.

Don't know how I screwed up that quote, but it's done.

Edited March 12, 2015 by benhillboy

[Guest]

ame="Spud2Nique" post="757805" timestamp="1426193146"]

Sometimes his ball flip to find the laces is much more pronounced than most. It probably throws him off. He's got to get closer to the line, too. Steph doesn't even take those KD and Kyle-range bombs.

I think types of misses are very important, too. Our guys are in position to get long offensive rebounds from threes and it doesn't compromise Bud's desire to get back, but Pero's never bounce that way. We struggle with the traditional vertical bounces, his shot usually produces that outcome if it isn't heat-seeking a baseline photographer.

Don't know how I screwed up that quote, but it's done.

Nice explanation. That makes a lotta sense. Thanks.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Pero in his last 15 games:

19.3% FG

11.8% 3FG

[Spursfanpeacemaker]

im not against it, he entertains me everytime hes on the court lol.

[Peoriabird]

Edited March 12, 2015 by Peoriabird

[capstone21]

There are some nice backup big men available this offseason ... Would love to get Kostos Korfu

[Guest]

There are some nice backup big men available this offseason ... Would love to get Kostos Korfu

Is that how Nique would pronounce it? Lol