More from Pike and Kiwi Than Expected?

[George O'Brien]

http://www.azcentral.com/blogs/index.php?blog=193&blogtype=Sports

Another item that jumps out in practices are that Sean Marks and Eric Piatkowski might not just be the roster fillers so many people perceive them to be with Phoenix.

Both can be contributors, maybe not on an every-game basis but there is a good chance an important, occasional one. "Pike" can really shoot it and is in fantastic, lean shape. He learned really fast to be ready for Steve Nash's passes even when he didn't think Nash had a chance of seeing him.

"Kiwi" (that's the New Zealander center) runs and shoots well for a center while always playing aggressively. He has quickly won over his teammates.

It would be nice if Marks could actually contribute. He's got some size and spent two years learning defense from Pop. Who knows?