I've watched Petro play a few games. He's a legit 7 feet tall, as the Sonics fan sitting behind be kept reminding me. Everytime Petro grabbed a rebound, he would yell "that's why we have a LEGIT 7 footer!"

Also, another fan was very excited about the possibility of a JP double double. He was one rebound away when Hill pulled him, and the fan was very hurt. Hill inserted him later when Tay was at the line, and both guys got very excited.

I think Petro will be a pretty good player in a couple of years. He's tall, quick, has a decent jumpshot, and the beginnings of some nice post moves. I'm not sure he will ever reach Darko potential, but I do think he will be a real contributor pretty soon.

The Sonics fan remarked: If he played for a contender, he would be considered an up and comer, but he plays for Seattle, so ESPN commentators just mispronounce his name.

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"Eastern Conference regular-season champs, baby," said Chauncey Billups. "This is what we set out for when we started the season in training camp. We did it and we're happy." (2003)