Might we regret not picking up Pecherov?

[Wolves2011]

He is 3rd in the NBA in PER at 24.82!!

He really can shoot and has some other skills. Was surprised how well he did against the Celtics defense. He more than anyone else in that game, showed me more than I expected.

[tvwolves7]

He is 3rd in the NBA in PER at 24.82!!

He really can shoot and has some other skills. Was surprised how well he did against the Celtics defense. He more than anyone else in that game, showed me more than I expected.

I like his game, but he is too much of a risk still to have wanted to pick up his option. The organization made the right decision for what they had seen of him so far and if he continues to play well, I hope we sign him. But after 5 games I am not going to jump to any conclusions.

[dunkonu21]

Valid question. I wouldn't mind bringing him back. But we need to make sure he work ethic is there and he can get tougher. Other than that I'm actually impressed so far.

[Devilzsidewalk]

probably not, right now people are giving him the "we don't know who you are" treatment and letting him shoot, once they start taking that away the party is over because he hasn't shown any ability to drive or shoot off the dribble or rebound or defend

[Wolves2011]

probably not, right now people are giving him the "we don't know who you are" treatment and letting him shoot, once they start taking that away the party is over because he hasn't shown any ability to drive or shoot off the dribble or rebound or defend

I agree its early to say we made a mistake not picking him up.... but I am impressed with what I've seen.

He is getting open shots because everyone overplays Jefferson. Last season, no one consistently knocked down open jumpers, when Jefferson was being doubled and tripled. Pecherov has that "Nowitzgi thing" going. He is so tall that he gets his shot off and has range.

As long as Jefferson is on the floor, Pecherov will continue to get "good looks". As long as he knocks them down, he is doing his job.

[PeeDee]

What? You don't consider his hunchback-hobble-dribble a valid basketball move?

[klomp44]

People seem to not understand that even though we declined his option, we can still sign him at the end of the year.....

[Wolves2011]

People seem to not understand that even though we declined his option, we can still sign him at the end of the year.....

I understand we can still sign him, but we don't in any way control his rights. If he continues to play as well as he has somebody could offer him an MLE or possibly more. 11 pts and 4.4 rebounds in 17 minutes is nice.

I'm not saying Kahn made a poor decision, we didn't know enough on October 31 to pick him up. But we might regret not picking him up, if he continues to play as he has in the first 5 games.

Again, its not criticism of Kahn. I just wish we controlled his rights.

[klomp44]

Pecherov, in a normal NBA economy, would not get an MLE deal.

[Wolves2011]

Pecherov, in a normal NBA economy, would not get an MLE deal.

If Pecherov played 20 minutes and averaged 13 pts and 5 rebounds, you don't think he get an MLE Gortat averaged 4 pts and 5 rebounds and got an MLE.

[basti]

Pecherov, in a normal NBA economy, would not get an MLE deal.

If Pecherov played 20 minutes and averaged 13 pts and 5 rebounds, you don't think he get an MLE Gortat averaged 4 pts and 5 rebounds and got an MLE.

no because Orlando can afford paying Gortat for what he brings. plus Gortat, even though slightly overpaid, is still a decent trade asset.

as far as not picking up Stewies option, I'm fine with it because Stewie, prior to the season didn't show a lot justifying picking up his option. let him earn his contract. especially with other good/great big men around such as Al and Love. players like Stewie can be found somewhere else, be it through free agency or the draft.

[LOBO 7]

I've been on the Pecherov bandwagon for a while now, but I still think we had no choice but to not extend him. I'm confident that if he shows he's worth re-signing we will make him a fair offer and I also think he would rather stay here that sign for similar money elsewhere, unless a contender makes an offer. There is a nice long interview with him on timberwolves.com today:

http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/th ... 11_05.html

He's definitely a pretty intelligent dude and it seems like he's more confident and comfortable than he's ever been. I really think the effects of having a good coaching staff are starting to manifest themselves and Pecherov's emergence is one example of that. Also, he's got one SEXY accent.

[deeney0]

Anything's possible, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[TheFranchise21]

Sure we might regret it down the road if he becomes a good player, but the right decision was made at the time.

[casey]

Pecherov, in a normal NBA economy, would not get an MLE deal.

Pecherov, in any NBA economy, would get a minimum deal.