<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Orlando Sentinel - Magic Assistant General Manager Otis Smith said Monday that restricted free-agent forward Trevor Ariza will be signed to a new contract this offseason. "We'll sign Trevor back," Smith said. Ariza can become a free agent this summer, but the Magic aren't expected to offer much more than the minimum.</div> Source
Good, this kid could be a star if he developed a jump shot. I like him a lot, he does so many things that doesn't show up on stat sheets with his hustle. He keeps the ball alive and is very good at penetrating. I see him playing a more valuable role with us next year and potentially starting(I could see Hedo starting at SG and Ariza at SF or vice versa)
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting GatorsowntheSEC:</div><div class="quote_post">Good, this kid could be a star if he developed a jump shot.</div> Another good thing is that he knows his jump shot is the weak part of his game. When I interviewed him he emphasized that he needs to improve his shooting consistency and in pregame workouts he was working on that a lot. He seems determined to improve his game and I think he is going to be an important player for us someday.
gators is correct... if he gets a jumper.. there is no stopping the young kid...i love his intensity and passion for the game...he brings a lot of energy to the table that and he play a really good role on the team
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting j0se:</div><div class="quote_post">13 points and 12 rebounds...damn, I hate you Isiah. Ariza was my favorite Knick.</div> I think you should just become a permanent Magic fan since we now have two of your favorite players, Ariza and Arroyo. Also, Orlando's Future > New York's Future.
Great news. Ariza is energy and production off the bench, If he works on his jump shot then he'll be a great player for the Magic. He's a surprisingly good rebounder too, and of course he can throw it down.
Is the minimum, or anything under $2 million/year, enough to keep Ariza around? The kid is young, has had two solid seasons, and is a solid defender. I could see a team like Houston or Minnesota jumping the boat and offer the kid a substantial deal.
