Pietrus not even practicing his freethrows
You would think after missing two critical freethrows at the end of the 4th in Game 2 that Pietrus would be practicing freethrows until his arm falls off. NOT THE CASE.
Won't toe the line: Despite missing two free throws that probably would have clinched a victory in the final minute of Game 2, guard Mickael Pietrus refused to go to the free-throw line Thursday."If I practice free throws today, I will think about it tomorrow," he said. "If I practice free throws today, I would probably break the rim."
After Davis, who also missed a free throw as Golden State blew a five-point lead in the final 53 seconds of Game 2, finished his media responsibilities, he headed straight for the foul line. Al Harrington and Andris Biedrins did the same. But Pietrus just looked on.
"You would think that I could make at least one, but I missed both of them," he said. "I feel sorry for my teammates, because they played very well. I'm trying not to think about it. It already happened, so there's nothing I can do about it now."
He did have an interesting recovery plan, however.
"I'm going to go home, play with my puppy, take him to Golden Gate Park and make him happy," Pietrus said.
Its irritating as hell that Pietrus doesn't seem to acknowledge his weaknesses and parts of his game that needs work on. Sometimes it seems like he doesn't even try to make an effort at improving himself.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2007/05/11/SPGMMPP0L51.DTL
This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!
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What the hell!
by ghostridebaron on May 11, 2007 10:08 AM PDT reply actions
Mr. 1 for 2
by EternalWarriorsOptimist on May 11, 2007 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
free throws
no point in being outraged...
by dieFLYING on May 11, 2007 10:10 AM PDT reply actions
yeah
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"
by ZombieWarrior on May 11, 2007 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree
by geemoney650 on May 11, 2007 10:42 AM PDT reply actions
Yeah I know
charm < frustration<good times
I actually think it's moot. Chances are Barnes is eating MP's lunch at this point and we'll be watching our lovable French goof in a different uniform next season. I'm going to try and enjoy the whole squad for the rest of this run good and bad regardless.
I completely agree, redape
by meganette on May 11, 2007 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
just remembered something...
by iboughtazarkojersey on May 11, 2007 12:07 PM PDT reply actions
Did his puppies have ...
1 down, 3 to go.
by WhoreRIORS on May 11, 2007 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going out on a limb by saying this...
I'd advocate paying fines or salary deductions or unpaid bonuses for missing freethrows in practice. That may simulate game pressure conditions.
With all due respect...
WOO!!!
GO WARRIORS!!

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