Wizards sign Paul Pierce, 2 years @ MLE

markdeez33 · Post #81 » by **markdeez33** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:13 am

keynote wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/488182213708902400[/tweet]

Exactly why I'd take him over Ariza 10 times outta 10. This is gonna be one of the best signings of the offseason.

Hypnotizer · Post #82 » by **Hypnotizer** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:14 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/paulpierce34/status/488188121255649280[/tweet]

stevemcqueen1 · Post #83 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:15 am

I love this move.

Not much more I can say about it. I'll take Pierce on two year MLE money over Ariza on a four year 8 mil per deal outright.

I wanted us to sign Vince Carter in lieu of Ariza and was a little bummed to see him go to Memphis. I like this deal way better.

I thought for sure Pierce would cost more than what we could pay him.

keynote · Post #84 » by **keynote** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:17 am

Hypnotizer wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/paulpierce34/status/488188121255649280[/tweet]

Ah, so he timed his deal to coincide with the remainder of the President's term. The 2-year deal makes sense now.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #85 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:19 am

I just posted a zillion negative things about the Wizards letting Ariza go.

In an instant, I am good with this. Never saw this coming.

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AFM · Post #86 » by **AFM** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:19 am

Hypnotizer wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/paulpierce34/status/488188121255649280[/tweet]

keynote · Post #87 » by **keynote** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:21 am

One concern: is Pierce allowed to wear red and blue at the same time?

(ducks)

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #88 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:23 am

doclinkin wrote:Ok, he's on the downside, but adds to the AARP gang. Tough minded. He'll look good next to both Nene, Miller & Gooden as well as helping exemplify professionalism for the youngsters.

Agreed.

This shows that Pierce respects Wall and Beal.

EG going all in on Gortat is okay now.

I like this a lot. It's shocking TBH.

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Post #89 » by **montestewart** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:23 am

mhd wrote:Well, we would have won 5 more games last if Fart wasn't playing.

Yeah! Wait! There's someone on the Wizards named Fart?

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #90 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:26 am

80sballboy wrote:Holy crap. Much better move than Caron Butler or any of the other players out there. Not quite as strong a 3 point shooter as Ariza but better overall scorer. Now we'll have a much stronger bench as well when Webby is healthy.

Agreed.

I think everyone is happy now!

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AFM · Post #91 » by **AFM** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:27 am

Ernie GOAT NBA GM

Ernie GOAT businessman

Ernie GOAT human being

Hypnotizer · Post #92 » by **Hypnotizer** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:27 am

keynote wrote:Ah, so he timed his deal to coincide with the remainder of the President's term. The 2-year deal makes sense now.

We have future HoF on the team and 2 future presidents in Gortat and PP.

Hypnotizer · Post #93 » by **Hypnotizer** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:30 am

AFM wrote:Ernie GOAT NBA GM

Ernie GOAT businessman

Ernie GOAT human being

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #94 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:33 am

gambitx777 wrote:I was live on the air when this popped up on my phone and I almost lost it lol. did not see this coming at all, but its a smart move, if porter is playing well we can limit his minutes and not over use him! it's perfect! and it gives porter time to grow and learn from a legend!

That is the best part. I didn't want pressure on Porter.

This is awesome. Pierce commands respect. He is also at the point in his career where he can sit and watch young guys grow. He doesn't need heavy minutes.

Wow. The Wizards have really surprised.

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Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #95 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:37 am

Jay81 wrote:this is the first and only move that Ernie has made that Ive liked outside of taking Wall and Beal in draft

Now I KNOW this is a good move.

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gambitx777 · Post #96 » by **gambitx777** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:38 am

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:
gambitx777 wrote:I was live on the air when this popped up on my phone and I almost lost it lol. did not see this coming at all, but its a smart move, if porter is playing well we can limit his minutes and not over use him! it's perfect! and it gives porter time to grow and learn from a legend!

That is the best part. I didn't want pressure on Porter.

This is awesome. Pierce commands respect. He is also at the point in his career where he can sit and watch young guys grow. He doesn't need heavy minutes.

Wow. The Wizards have really surprised.

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I can agree on that, I have faith in Porter and I think he would have been fine, but this is probably an Ideal situation for him!

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #97 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:39 am

AFM wrote:And slowly our reputation around the league is changing....

I would say swiftly.

This is stunning.

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80sballboy · Post #98 » by **80sballboy** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:43 am

keynote wrote:Yeah, I won't go so far as to call it a talent upgrade, either. Pierce can't defend wings the way Ariza can -- and he certainly can't bottle up PGs the way Ariza did for stretches last year. Unless Porter can really step up, we'll miss Ariza's versatility on defense.

But Pierce is a better ball handler and a better mid-range scorer. And, he's bulky enough to play stretch 4 in a pinch. And he's cheaper. If Ariza had inked that 4 year deal, we'd be crossing our fingers that Webster came back quickly enough from his injury to get traded by the deadline. Signing Pierce to a short deal alleviates the pressure to move Webster, and allows us to keep our depth.

I've said it many times, Ariza would be a loss defensively due to that versatility. He did help John out many times when he struggled with PGs. However, I'm looking at a Cleveland matchup at some point in the playoffs and I'd rather have PP than OP defending Bron. And hell, I'd give up a little D to get a future HOFer who can make shots late in the game.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #99 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:46 am

Wittman must have also earned Pierce's respect. The Wizards did own Brooklyn last season.

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gambitx777 · Post #100 » by **gambitx777** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:47 am

Agreed! and we have to realize that it's not like Pierce is not a scrub on D! so it's not like we are loosing that much!