Anthony Peeler - a good candidate for the Rox 3rd guard?

Actually I wouldn't mind Peeler at all. He's proven he can play defense and nock down the open jumper plus he's a veteran with plenty of experience. However, I don't know if we'll be able to offer anything other than the veterans exception seeing as how we're trying to resign Posey.

 

Damn, didn't know Cassell was traded till now. Those Bucks with the "Big Three" sure were a bunch of underachievers.

 

According to (the admittedly often asinine) Charlie Pallillo this afternoon, there is no way Milwaukee pays the 3+ mil that Peeler is owed under his current contract. He says he will likely be able to sign for no more than the vet minimum, which is I believe around a million-five.

I also thought about him as a possible pickup for the Rockets.. but I have never followed his game enough.. anyone have any kind of breakdown on the guy.. age, stats, style, etc?

I think this team is now getting to the point to where the most important acquisitions are not superstars, but solid role-players who are pros and can do the jobs asked of them. Peeler may be just the ticket...

 

I know this was sort of answered already in terms of the money issue, but you can think about it in terms of their roster, too:

C: Przybilla, Gadzuric
PF: Smith, Haislip, A. Mason
SF: Thomas, Kukoc
SG: Redd, D. Mason
PG: Payton, Ford

Then look at the signs from the draft: they traded Keith Bogans, a SG, for cash, and they intentionally took a foreigner with their other second-rounder who wouldn't be over from Europe in a few years. The not-so-subtle message: WE HAVE ZERO ROOM IN OUR ROTATION. Why would they pay Peeler $3 million to sit behind Payton, Ford, Redd, Mason, Kukoc and Thomas?

 

He turns 34 in November.

Brief, sketchy scouting report:

Some similarities to Mad Max. Never had Maxwell's upside, not quite capable of his offensive outbursts, but similar skill set in a similar body and though more modestly talented much more consistant/stable (ie. not F***ing nuts). Also, a good ball handler, but not as good as Maxwell and doesn't slash to the hoop like Maxwell. Though he's often used as a gunner off Garnet kickouts, he's athletic enough and handles well enough to create his own shots without help. A bit selfish, I think. Maybe not selfish, just doesn't seem to know any role other than scorer and occasional defensive stopper. Has become a very legit defensive guy.

 

RealGM says his birthdate is 31 December 1969.

 

I would be very happy to add Peeler to our team. He hit some huge shots for the Wolves down the stretch last year. He's a mature player who's been around awhile - exactly what a young, immature Rockets squad needs.

 

I think he's like 8th in the league in 3 point field goal percentage .41 and 11th in assist to turnover 2.98.

Also, I think Rod Grizzard, Cedric Henderson, and Isaac Fontaine all deserve a look. Their team recently won the Championship in the NBDL. These guys are gonna be hungrier, not to mention alot younger than Peeler.

 

Why would we have someone who's going to be 34 this year as our 'third guard'? I could see it if the team had at least been in the playoffs 'til now, but that's not the case.

 

Because guys like this help you win championships. Just ask San Antonio. Their bench included Steve Kerr, Steve Smith, Kevin Willis, and Danny Ferry.

 

None of those guys helped SA win a championship...

Guys like Tim Duncan help you win championships.

 

He has proven that at his age he can still play good defense and can still nock down the outside shot. He was never the type of player to dunk from the free throw line and we're not looking for that type of player.