NBA Comparison: Mike Miller
Bio: Petrie just belongs on a basketball court. You can tell that he feels in his natural habitat behind that 3-point line. Pure love of the game, which can’t be said for many of the other All-Stars. He is just one of those guys that shows up to work every day, does his job, then goes home. No funny business. No holding out for a wealthier contract. Just a class act all the way around.
Strengths: The best 3-point shooter Albermarle has to offer. Look at it this way: When most people have the ball there is a 50% chance of a turnover, a 25% chance they even get a shot off, and another 25% chance of a turnover. Those aren’t good odds. But Petrie is a simple man with a simple plan. Catch the ball. Shoot the ball. Score the ball. And by the way, it counts for double. Another great thing about Petey is that he always plays hard, makes the right basketball decision, and is a good teammate. Also is a strong defender who can guard just about anybody.
Must improve: Would like to see him attack the basket more, as he has the combination of speed and strength to get to the hole. Also, sometimes he stops shooting when he’s not feeling it, and the great shooters can’t do that. I mean, if Ray Allen stopped shooting 3’s in Game 7...oh wait.
