ESPN Mid-season Rookie Accolades
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:32 pm
It's an insider article, but there was one there that I think was worth sharing:
I think we've all been appreciative of the fact that Antic plays a very heady, veteran game that comes with being a 15 year pro just not in the US. This has shown through in a lot of skills that I think we take for granted a lot of time (i.e., inbounding the basketball). It's nice to see Pero get a hat tip.
David Thorpe of ESPN wrote:Best Defender: Pero Antic
Surprised? You wouldn't be if you watched him play. As a veteran pro, he understands his role in Atlanta's defensive strategies and often uses his size and strength to be in the right place at the right time.
Most importantly, he does not foul as much as you'd expect from a big rookie because he tries to "tall up" with arms straight up rather than lowering them in a poor attempt to block a shot or change it. The Hawks are a much better defensive team when he is in the game, and he has helped make up for an injured Al Horford far better than anyone could have expected.
I think we've all been appreciative of the fact that Antic plays a very heady, veteran game that comes with being a 15 year pro just not in the US. This has shown through in a lot of skills that I think we take for granted a lot of time (i.e., inbounding the basketball). It's nice to see Pero get a hat tip.