Rumour: Raptors Considering Petway

Dr. J. Naismith · 07-16-2009, 12:56 PM

Take it for what it's worth, but this member at the RealGM is apparently legit and his sources are fairly accurate.

That being said, outside of Petway's ability to come up with some insane dunks and his nickname "Air Georgia", I really don't know much about him. But if BC can't re-sign Pops for whatever reason, it sounds like Bryan will consider signing Petway.

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Originally Posted by RealGM

A source in Vegas claims that Bryan Colangelo has indicated that he would prefer to re-sign Pops Mensah-Bonsu, but if they cannot come to terms, he is interested in signing a player from the Raptors Summer League team, believed to be Brent Petway, who the coaches have taken a real liking to. It would probably be a league minimum, partially guaranteed contract. Petway, known as 'Air Georgia' has played a Jamario Moon type of 3/4 role, bringing energy, taking charges, and trying to dunk on every opposing player, every game.

Lock this if you must, but the source is a good one.

Someguy again · 07-16-2009, 12:58 PM

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and trying to dunk on every opposing player, every game.

**Belsius** · 07-16-2009, 01:01 PM

He was the one with the block at the end of yesterdays game wasnt him?

thauoftkidd · 07-16-2009, 01:02 PM

Let's stick to pops.

Febreezy · 07-16-2009, 01:03 PM

yup tht sold it for me

**Dino Blogger** · 07-16-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Belsius

He was the one with the block at the end of yesterdays game wasnt him?

Nope was not him. Excited for my man Air Georgia. He is suppose to be coming in the DNB after summer league so look for it.

EazyBalla · 07-16-2009, 01:05 PM

no the weird named guy made the block at the end of the game.

**zachus** · 07-16-2009, 03:10 PM

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Jamario Moon type of 3/4 role, bringing energy, taking charges, and trying to dunk on every opposing player, every game.

Petway couldn't be further from a "Jamario Moon role" if he's actually trying to dunk.

Either way, Petway should be an interesting project. He's got more aggression in his left nut than Jamario has in his whole body, so he could turn out to be an effective guy.

bladeraptor · 07-16-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Belsius

He was the one with the block at the end of yesterdays game wasnt him?

it was ekene ibekwe wasnt it? he landed really hard after as well, big faceplant.

**KETJE079** · 07-16-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bladeraptor

it was ekene ibekwe wasnt it? he landed really hard after as well, big faceplant.

yep was him, had to be taken off the floor by a stretcher after the dard fall, hope he gets well soon!

MangoKidHoops · 07-16-2009, 03:49 PM

Anyone else find it weird that Petway is a high flyer and ferocious shot blocker, but his rebounding totals are low?

curryking1 · 07-16-2009, 06:16 PM

Rebounding doesn't come just from jumping high. Jumping and being able to catch the ball is only half way there.

The other half is boxing out, see where the ball is coming from, and know where it's going to fall after.

It doesn't hurt to also be one of those big guys who makes their money down low.

The time it takes for a taller guy who's already under the basket to get the ball is a lot less than for a smaller SG/SF trying to jump over him.

Rebounding is opportunity, and opportunity is a function of where you are, at what time, and being able to take advantage of what's available.

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