[外電] Agent: Millsap is 'missing piece' for Trail Blazers

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Posted by Jason Quick, The Oregonian July 11, 2009 18:06PM Categories: Free Agency A representative for Paul Millsap said Portland could be in for a surprise if, or when, the power forward comes to the Trail Blazers. "Paul Millsap has got more game than anyone knows,'' said agent Ara Vartanian, who represents Millsap. "People just haven't seen it because he played in a structured offense (in Utah). But he can shoot, and I'm talking (range from) NBA three.'' Millsap on Friday signed an offer sheet from the Blazers. Utah has seven days to match the offer, which is a four-year deal worth $32 million. The deal calls for Millsap to receive $10.3 million within seven days of the contract being signed. Millsap, 24, is regarded as physical and active player who excels at rebounding. He averaged 13.5 points and 8.6 rebounds last season when he spent much of the season backing up Carlos Boozer. However, he started 38 games when Boozer was injured and recorded 19 consecutive double-doubles while also averaging 16.0 points and 10.3 rebounds. However, Vartanian says Millsap is more than just a blue-collar bruiser inside. He says he can play three positions - small forward, power forward and center - and has an outside shot that was rarely, if ever seen in Utah because coach Jerry Sloan wanted him to anchor the paint. Vartanian insists that Millsap will be whatever Blazers coach Nate McMillan wants him to be. He said Millsap and McMillan have already engaged in lengthy conversations about his role. The two have exchanged cell phone numbers and will become more closely acquainted next week when Millsap takes part in Team USA practices in Las Vegas. "They discussed at length at how to use Paul,'' Vartanian said. "I think they already have a good relationship.'' Millsap plays the same position as a rising star on the Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge, and has assured the team that he is on board with coming off the bench. Last season, he averaged 30.1 minutes a game. "Let's be honest - injuries are part of the game, and Paul can play three positions,'' Vartanian said. "And I know there are people who want to say this is all about the money, but it isn't. Paul wants to win. And he thinks he is a great fit there. I think he is the missing piece for them. He could have really helped in that (playoff) series against Houston.'' Vartanian你還真敢說啊 lol RankA 你除了交關，你不可以去做點別的事啊... 某T球員跟你吃頓飯，結果就跑了耶～～ http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/07/ agent_millsap_is_missing_piece.html -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 59.125.217.179