Washington Wizards 2013 - 2014 Season Thread - Thanks for a great season!

do work son · Jul 13, 2014

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 1m
ESPN has learned that Pierce will sign a two-year deal with the Wizards at the mid-level exception with a player option entering Year 2

mrtarheel · Jul 13, 2014

do work son said:
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 1m
ESPN has learned that Pierce will sign a two-year deal with the Wizards at the mid-level exception with a player option entering Year 2

WUT

dt43 · Jul 13, 2014

Great move. :hat

Everyone was worried we would sign Ariza to a bloated longterm deal. Instead, we let him go and signed a better (offensive) player on a cheap two-year deal, keeping our cap flexibility open for 2016. You can't possibly hate on this signing

hypebeast5 · Jul 13, 2014

MrTarHeel said:
do work son said:

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 1m

ESPN has learned that Pierce will sign a two-year deal with the Wizards at the mid-level exception with a player option entering Year 2

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WUT

Idk whats more surprising that we got him for the mid level exception or that this will be Pierce's 3rd jersey in as many years

hand2handking · Jul 13, 2014

still hopin otto can emerge

#startotto

victor page · Jul 13, 2014

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illoquent aka dsk · Jul 13, 2014

How you boys feel about this? Good pickup on a team friendly deal IMO. Nice to bring in another no nonsense vet who can support your young guys in tough situations. Wouldn't mind seeing another Cavs vs. Wiz series w/ a different outcome this time.

Otto, man.

Methodical Management · Jul 13, 2014

do work son said:
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 1m
ESPN has learned that Pierce will sign a two-year deal with the Wizards at the mid-level exception with a player option entering Year 2

do work son · Jul 13, 2014

This is a very good deal provided he stays healthy. Hopefully he doesn't check out, and rob y'all during year 2.

extraordinary swag · Jul 13, 2014

Good bargain we got in Pierce, he's proven and his game doesn't rely on a shred of athleticism to be effective. Hopefully he's just warming the seat for Otto

da doc03 · Jul 13, 2014

i like it... veteran leadership for our young boys

PRIME · Jul 13, 2014

Da Doc03 said:
i like it... veteran leadership for our young boys

He can definitely bring some heart to this team

finallyfamous · Jul 13, 2014

Very solid way to bounce back from losing Ariza. Once Gortat got that deal you kind of figured that it was over for Ariza.

2 year 11M isn't bad for Pierce. He can still contribute.

5am6oody72 · Jul 13, 2014

This could end up being a great move. It's a friendly deal, adds a veteran with championship experience and a guy with whom Cassell has a history. He's not the defender that Ariza is but he still has the range to preserve out spacing and hit those 3's on kickouts from Wall.

I think the most important thing is that he can create his own shot in half court settings. Only Wall (driving to the hoop), Nene, or Beal could really generate their own offense reliably. When things slowed down late in games in the Pacers series the offense totally stalled. Having a guy like Pierce will pay huge dividends in those situations. Even if he only averages 13 ppg, he's still a SHOTMAKER.

Not to mention, IF Otto can continue to progress, he'll be able to transition into the starting role as Pierce declines.

Nelson C · Jul 13, 2014

Methodical Management said:

It's my birthday but you're the one getting the gift. How does that work?

Truth is a great fit for you guys!

mr marcus · Jul 13, 2014

@ the gif

Nice pick up...caught me by surprise when I saw the article on espn

jjs07 · Jul 13, 2014

PAUL PIERCE???!!!????

:hat

Mike Prada [emoji]10004[/emoji] @MikePradaSBN

Bottom line: I don’t think the Wizards valued Ariza as much as many felt they did. They know John Wall can make wings better.

Platinum State · Jul 13, 2014

I hope Otto is ready to start and contribute right away. With Pierce mentoring him & coming off the bench.

frshstunna · Jul 13, 2014

^^ you really talking bout pierce coming off the bench on a 2 year deal , Webster got a better shot at starting that Otto :lol

Pierce on the Wiz is random as **** :lol

, but I of Otto ain't playing this year they let him cook on the D League at least

jjs07 · Jul 13, 2014

Pierce will definitely start, but Otto will be getting 20+ min per night. Pierce can't be trusted to play more than 25mpg at this point in his career.