Mickael Pietrus has been working out a lot with Ast. Coach Andrew Begley to improve his jumping ablilties, and it shows. He's even been named the highflyer by some... (lol) - A. Begley (Ast. Coach): "Mickael's progress has been really pleasing. We're really excited about his development, it seems like he shows us something new every practice."
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The Memphis Grizzlies announced earlier today that they have sent Brian Cardinal to the Orlando Magic in exchange for forward Darko Milicic.
"Let's just say that he [Darko] isn't exactly the player that we are looking for at this time" said Magic head coach Brian Hill. "When the Grizzlies came along and showed their interests, we felt that we might as well send him off and get a more solid player that will be able to contribute to our team right away, rather than waiting for Darko to develop, which is something he might never do..."
"We are confident in Milicic and believe that he has real good potential," Grizzlies GM Andreas Dahl said. "Some doubt in him, but from what I've seen, he has the potential to, and most likely will, develop into a great player in this league. He just need some time and practice to get back into his own playing style and take it from there; and hopefully we'll be able to get him there."
Milicic was drafted as the second pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2003 NBA Draft but never became the player many thought he would. He was later traded in a deal that sent him to the Orlando Magic, where he did get some more playing time and showed some potential, but overall, didn't play all that great there either. What's next for Darko, only time will tell...
Reactions about the trade:
- D. Milicic: "Well, I didn't really see this coming but I'm quite happy that it did happened. Nothing against the Magic or anything, but I'd rather play for Grizzlies. And I just hope the town of Memphis will welcome me and get me to feel like home..." - Fan on the street: "OH YEA, THAT'S RIGHT, GET ANOTHER PLAYER WHOSE NAME I CAN'T PRONOUNCE! THANKS A LOT! Oh, by the way: GO GRIZZLIESSSS!!!"
People seem to like the trade.. I think Darko will do well in the dynasty; he's one of those tall, athletic players that are really versatile and easy to use in the game..