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The numbers for Pietrus are average but let's talk about Turkoglu's stats, which - I'm certain - will surprise people who don't follow or do follow the Magic closely. The numbers indicate that Hedo was an excellent defender during the regular season. It's clear that Howard's presence (the reigning Defensive Player of the Year) bears an influence on the statistics, when looking back at Turk's defensive stats last season in comparison to this season. So how good is Turkoglu, defensively, when taking that into account? Above-average, safe to say. He's certainly not a liability on defense. An example, Hedo's defensive work on Kobe Bryant during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Need another example? Here's what David Thorpe had to say about Turk in an article posted on TrueHoop:

"He has length and feel. He's a coordinated athlete. He's also really tall and long. I don't think of him as winning the battle on grit, but it's not like there are a lot of times you watch a Magic game and think Turkoglu's getting killed! When he's engaged, I'd certainly say he's a net positive for your defense."

Hmm, Thorpe says he's is a net positive, which is what the statistics back up.

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Nice.

And was sold on Hedo before this.

Maybe, just maybe, KP knows what he’s doing.

by BlazerBen on Jul 1, 2009 10:12 PM PDT reply actions  

or bedgers can stop acting like they know more than KP?

but i do agree with u

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Jul 1, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

my god can fans disagree without thinking they're better or smarter than KP?

holy crap people need to ease up with this angle. I don’t like the idea of paying 55 million for this particular free agent. it doesn’t mean i think I know more than KP.

as far as him slowing down Kobe, the only thing that slowed down Kobe was Kobe. the guy averaged 30+ in the series just like Lebron averaged 40+ before him. I’m sure Turk can’t be any worse than TO on defense though. I’m not sure thats the only or even main reason people don’t like him for this team.

The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave

by chrischa on Jul 1, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

NEW FLASH Everyone!

If you have an opinion that doesn’t fall in line, you think you’re better than everyone else!

by JordanLeDoux on Jul 1, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

No the point is the incredible reaction that everyone has been making.

Somebody who doesnt know who hedo is would think we are offering a 8 figure deal to luke walton or something.

by YikesItsCameron on Jul 2, 2009 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

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