Adrian Wojnarowski: Dell Demps has been aggressive as Hornets GM, determined to transform roster. He's discussed Peja with several teams, but nothing so far. You think Houston might be one of those teams trying to acquire him? He would be a great fit with this team, since he already knows Adelman's offense and would have great chemistry with the teammates. Ex: Kevin Martin and Brad Miller. It would be a nice consolation prize if we don't acquire Carmelo. He is owed $15,336,000 this year and a free agent next year. A very nice expiring also. I would give up Battier and Jefferies for him. Why Houston does it: It gives Chase Budinger a chance to start and have more playing time which could be very beneficial for the Rockets. I remember Budinger's first NBA start, he had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Also we get more fire power off the bench and nice expiring for next season. I know we would be losing Shane but let's face it, Shane wasn't and isn't what he used to be. He can still defend at a high level but not as well as he used too. And his offense is nearly down the drain. Why New Orleans does it: It shows Chris Paul that they are willing to make moves to make him happy. They get a defensive minded player for their bench that they desperately need and an extra big (which they have basically none of). Plus Battier and Jefferies are expiring. I would project our rotation to be like: Brooks/Lowry Martin/Lee Budinger/Peja Scola/Hill or Patterson Yao/Miller A second unit of Lowry, Lee, Peja, Hill or Patterson, Miller would be epic.
Peja is a shell of his former self. Even in his prime he was a below average defender.We Have to have a solid defender at the 3 who can guard at least 2 positions. Peja can't even guard one any more.
2004-05 Sacramento Kings: No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date Exp College 9 Matt Barnes F 6-7 235 March 9, 1980 1 University of California, Los Angeles 10 Mike Bibby G 6-1 190 May 13, 1978 6 University of Arizona 33 Michael Bradley F 6-10 245 April 18, 1979 3 Villanova University 13 Doug Christie G-F 6-6 200 May 9, 1970 12 Pepperdine University 15 Erik Daniels F 6-8 214 April 1, 1982 R University of Kentucky 5 Maurice Evans G 6-5 220 November 8, 1978 1 University of Texas at Austin 50 Eddie House G 6-1 180 May 14, 1978 4 Arizona State University 24 Bobby Jackson G 6-1 185 March 13, 1973 7 University of Minnesota 23 Kevin Martin G 6-7 185 February 1, 1983 R Western Carolina University 52 Brad Miller C 6-11 244 April 12, 1976 6 Purdue University 3 Cuttino Mobley G 6-4 190 September 1, 1975 6 University of Rhode Island 00 Greg Ostertag C 7-2 280 March 6, 1973 9 University of Kansas 54 Brian Skinner F 6-9 255 May 19, 1976 6 Baylor University 25 Darius Songaila F 6-9 248 February 14, 1978 1 Wake Forest University 16 Peja Stojakovic F-G 6-9 220 June 9, 1977 6 9 Kenny Thomas F 6-7 261 July 25, 1977 5 University of New Mexico 4 Chris Webber F-C 6-9 245 March 1, 1973 11 University of Michigan 34 Corliss Williamson F 6-7 245 December 4, 1973 9 University of Arkansas
My God no. Pull your head out of your ass and find someone who isn't 40 years old and hasnt done crap in the past 5 years.
wut. I mean, you honestly think Battier alone is worse than that completely washed-up guy? I mean, lol.
Peja sucks in Defense, I wouldn't give up Battier for him. We already have enough offensive weapons on this team, this team needs to get a balance on Defense and Offense. We're going to need Shane Battier come playoff time or else this team is in trouble. I would give up a 2nd round pick, Jared Jeffries expiring and maybe another minor piece but thats about it.
I wouldn't swap Battier for Peja. Maybe Jeffries, but at least Jeffries knows how to play defense and take charges.
Peja is a year older than Battier and what the hell has Battier done in the past 5 years? Get past the first round once? Battier's stats in last 5 years 05-06 MEM 81 81 35.0 0.488 0.394 0.707 2.0 3.3 5.3 1.7 1.1 1.4 1.11 2.75 10.1 06-07 HOU 82 82 36.4 0.446 0.421 0.779 0.8 3.3 4.1 2.1 1.0 0.7 0.88 2.32 10.1 07-08 HOU 80 78 36.3 0.428 0.377 0.743 1.6 3.5 5.1 1.9 1.0 1.1 0.97 2.45 9.3 08-09 HOU 60 59 33.9 0.410 0.384 0.821 0.9 3.9 4.8 2.3 0.8 0.9 0.82 1.90 7.3 09-10 HOU 67 62 32.4 0.398 0.362 0.726 1.1 3.6 4.7 2.4 0.8 1.1 0.96 2.07 8.0 Peja's stats in last 5 years 05-06 SAC 31 31 37.0 0.403 0.397 0.933 1.1 4.2 5.3 2.2 0.6 0.1 1.65 2.65 16.5 06-07 NOK 13 13 32.7 0.423 0.405 0.816 0.8 3.3 4.2 0.8 0.6 0.3 1.46 2.23 17.8 07-08 NOH 77 77 35.2 0.440 0.441 0.929 0.8 3.5 4.3 1.2 0.7 0.1 0.79 1.65 16.4 08-09 NOH 61 59 34.2 0.399 0.378 0.894 0.7 3.6 4.3 1.2 0.8 0.0 0.84 1.66 13.3 09-10 NOH 62 55 31.4 0.404 0.375 0.897 0.6 3.0 3.7 1.5 0.8 0.1 0.90 1.34 12.6 Sure Battier is better defensively, but Peja's offensive ability makes up for it.
