Batum = Mickael Pietrus?

Post #1 » by **gswhoops** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:39 am

I've always thought that Batum was overrated, and this kind of sealed the deal for me. Read these two and tell me they don't sound eerily similar:

Batum
Strengths: Agile forward with size, an incredible wingspan, and great all around skills

DBurks2818 · Post #2 » by **DBurks2818** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:06 am

I don't really see it. Other than the long arms, needing to add muscle, athleticism, and French background where are they similar?

Post #3 » by **pillwenney** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:50 am

Pietrus did get stronger, which is one of the points of basis for comparison. His problem is just that he never got smarter.

Genjuro · Post #4 » by **Genjuro** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:21 am

I think both have potentially a similar physical profile, are good defenders and come into the league struggling with their perimeter shot. However, in terms of ability to create game off the dribble and basketball IQ, there's no possible comparision: Batum blows Pietrus out of the water.

Post #5 » by **Young_Star11** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:27 am

Fair comparison. I think Batum will be more than what Pietrus has been so far though. Batum I've read has been a little sheepish on offense though.

Post #6 » by **moocow007** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:37 pm

Batum strikes me as someone that has more basketball skills, is more fluid and who has a better feel for the game (not a Pietrus strong suit).

Matiz · Post #7 » by **Matiz** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:16 pm

this comparison is way off... their IQ isn't comparable at all... and that's visible within 5 minutes of game or so...

Jonathan Watters · Post #8 » by **Jonathan Watters** » Thu May 1, 2008 5:56 am

Is "more athletic Tayshaun Prince" stereotyping too much?

Post #9 » by **moocow007** » Thu May 1, 2008 2:08 pm

Jonathan Watters wrote:Is "more athletic Tayshaun Prince" stereotyping too much?

Who was it that compared him to Rudy Gay? I think some site did. That might be close to?

AQuintus · Post #10 » by **AQuintus** » Thu May 1, 2008 5:11 pm

moocow007 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Who was it that compared him to Rudy Gay? I think some site did. That might be close to?

nbadraft.net and draftexpress both did.

Post #11 » by **moocow007** » Thu May 1, 2008 9:46 pm

AQuintus wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

nbadraft.net and draftexpress both did.

Well there you go.

And Rudy Gay is much, much better and much, much more desirable than Michael Pietrus.

The_Pope · Post #12 » by **The_Pope** » Thu May 1, 2008 10:29 pm

Have you ever seen Batum play? He's really not very similar to Pietrus at all.

bender235 · Post #13 » by **bender235** » Fri May 2, 2008 10:03 am

You might call it a stretch, but I really see a Grant Hill comparison. They're about the same size and athleticism, and they're both point forwards. Plus the lack of 3pt range.

Post #14 » by **5DOM** » Sat May 3, 2008 6:07 pm

gswhoops wrote:
Batum
[i]Strengths: Agile forward with size, an incredible wingspan, and great all around skills