<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Once raw as Sushi, Trevor Ariza is starting to cook. Make no mistake that Orlando's six-foot, eight-inch, 21-year-old forward will play a key role in whatever success the Magic has this season. He's long, athletic, and plays hard whether he is on the floor for thirty seconds or thirty minutes. He defends like a Doberman and is active from baseline-to-baseline. The coaching staff loves the positional flexibility and depth he provides. It's no wonder that ESPN.com named his re-signing as one of the 10 most underrated moves of this past off-season. A variety of jump shots, from set to off-the-dribble-mid-range, is how he would answer the aged-old question, "How I spent my summer vacation." And you can definitly see the work in the first two days of training camp that Ariza put in to refining his shooting. Simply, he has more confidence in his release and follow-through. That will pay dividends, as he will now have the opportunity to get and make open shots. Then, when the opponent gets up on him, he can use his athleticism to get to the basket. In Orlando's first three practices, Ariza has flashed his ability on both ends of the court Defensively, he has made some Houdini-like strips, while adding a few Flying Wallendas-like dunks. He has taken charges and displayed his new-found soft shooting touch. Ariza, who was a two-way football player in high school, but preferred safety, was a Parade Second-Team All-American in hoops for Westchester High in Los Angeles. His father, Kenny McClary, played at the University of Florida, and Ariza suited up one year at UCLA before making the jump. A 2004 second-round pick by New York, Ariza was caught in the Knick's drama before coming to the Magic in the Steve Francis trade last February. Ariza's favorite motto says it all, "Tough Times Don't Last, Tough People Do." Yes, it just might be Trevor Time. </div> Source
He will likely play a big role for our team and will likely be the guy playing alongside JJ at the wing most of the time. He will just need to bring defense and finish on fast breaks. I hope he improved his shot, but if not, hopefully he will realize that and not shoot so much.
as much as im excited about darko and dwight and jameer, im more excited about this kid...i heard he has a 15 footer now
