I am optimistic about Pike this year. I think he is a quality player (not great - but fills a role). His shooting skill is obvious. He bragged on his fast break abilituy and CD (I think) was bragging on his passing into the post. I think he just never got ovetr the injury (his first ever) last year. I expect him to get a fresh start and do well, Adrian, I think is a great player for us. Strong defense, and seemed to make big plays during critical times for Dallas. Unfortunately I fear he is often injured, getting older, and just in general hobbled. I don't have much hope there.
both of them will have to find time behind tmac, jj, and boki. tmac will probably go for 40MPG. jj for 30, boki with maybe 20. that leaves 6MPG between the 2 and 3 spots. and that is assumeing that gains doesnt get that.
Although PIke and Griffin were hindered by injuries, JVG just doesn't have a big enough rotation for these guys. Look for this rotation: Starters: PG TMac JJ Howard Yao Bench: MoT (or if we get a legit backup C) Lue or Gaines Boki
Do we have a log jam at 3? We got T-Mac, JJ, Boki, Pike, Adrin all can play 3. I would like to keep Adrin, and package Pike with TE for a decent PG.
