Comments on: Tayriffic without Iverson

By: Amer ican Prince

Amer ican Prince — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:08:26 +0000

Hey you can say plenty of things about me but one thing you can’t call me is a tourist. Even though I say things people don’t want to hear, I’ve been here saying those things for a long time. I’ve invested a good chunk of my free time watching and cheering (and jeering) the Pistons. And I’ve always provided reasons for why I felt the way I do. Save you’re tourist comments for those who say so and so sucks then stop typing. I care about this team and what happens to it, and that’s why I’m here.

Everyone always calls Tayshuan and Sheed the Wildcards on this team, and I agree with that statement.

By: John W. Davis

John W. Davis — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:42:51 +0000

Tay was really on last night. I appreciate your hard work over here at need4sheed.com

By: T-Fouled

T-Fouled — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:02:32 +0000

American Prince, get off the wagon we don’t need tourists on board. The team’s 4-0, Tayshaun is playing his best ball ever and Joe D just made his best move since the Sheed trade and all you can do is bitch… get lost.
Now about Amir and Maxiell, I’m a huge fan of both of em, but it’s starting to look like Amir is not quite ripe to be a real starter yet. Way too many bad fouls and he still needs to mature some before playing big starter minutes. Jason on the other hand couldn’t be more ready, he does everything well. I believe that before long Maxiell will earn the starter spot, and Amir I think will play better with less pressure coming off the bench.

By: Amer ican Prince

Amer ican Prince — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:02:29 +0000

you’re right gmac he wouldn’t be aggressive and he’d get shut down again . Not contained, not limited, SHUT DOWN. like the last two ecf (plus if a player is slower than you that makes it easier to go by them and get the And 1s). I mean everyone seems to have the memory of a goldfish. He played great last year too during the season against a lot of poor defensive teams, then he got to the ECF against the only other legitimate team in the EC and got buried. WHY? Selfish play, bailing the other teams defense by settling for defense, etc. I don’t have a problem with him doing it this game, I have a problem with him doing it every game even when it’s not needed. How many times have we seen Sheed, or Rip or whatever have the hot hand and Tayshaun decides that’s the time he wants to start getting in his offensive rhythm.

And I’ve said this before, unless I’m watching something else specifically I’m watching Tayshaun every play of every game and now it’s just habit. I think he could be an all star, I think he COULD be FIRST TEAM All Defensive team, but instead he just settles for his skill set and hopes that will make him great. I’m rrustrated mostly that no one on the coaching staff seems to ask him to go beyond what he thought possible. And especially with what happened in the playoffs the fact that he has no new skill sets makes me kinda mad, especially because it cost the team two guys like Antonio, and Chauncey

By: gMac

gMac — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:15:16 +0000

Seriously People!
We only played 4 games, against mostly EC bottom feeders. Toronto is overrated as well.

AmeriPrince, Tay was played by a much taller/slower defender he took advantage of it by pulling up for jumpers when given the space. That’s what smart players do. If he had to guard and go against LB, Pierce he would not be this aggressive.

By: pistons 4 life

pistons 4 life — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:05:03 +0000

I love the way this team is playing right now. And I think after maybe a little speed bump we’ll be even better with AI if he buy’s into the system and just plays his role. The one thing that’s really been bothering me though has nothing to do with this season. I’m watching these games and I’m seeing everything that I thought Flip should have been doing when he was coach. Let’s face it. We could have always had a decent bench but he’d never play any of them consistantly. Our bench is producing because they’re actually playing and they know that the coaching staff has faith in them. That makes a huge difference. And the other thing that would drive me up the wall was that Flip would always make complete starter for bench swaps and I always hated that. Look at what Curry is doing. He’s bringing Tay back with bench players so that he can dominate offensively. Now my question is, if I was wondering why they haven’t done that if years past, how can a coach not even try it. Anyone remember when we’d loose in the ECF and you’d here these little tid bits about certain players not being happy about the rotations. I’m so glad that Joe fired Flip. But at the same time I’m totally pissed off at thinking about how many more times we could have at least made the finals the last two years and possibly even won it all. Oh well, that’s all in the past now. I think this team is looking really good right now and I fully expect to be at least back to the conference finals again. I’m very excited about this season. Let’s go Pistons.

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By: Richie

Richie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:26:53 +0000

What’s the matter with you, American Prince? Tayshaun was on fire and he his shot 10-13, with two blocks. It was a fairly fast paced game, but in the closing minutes Detroit locked down and got the win, including Tay’s clutch block. I don’t see where you get off criticizing Tay for a fantastic game.

By: Amer ican Prince

Amer ican Prince — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:17:17 +0000

I agree with you gmac he has hands like a carney.

Tayshaun still has not developed his game at all. No right handed dribble no dribble penetration NEWSFLASH TAYSHAUN OTHER TEAMS CAN LIVE WITH JUMP SHOTS. You kept shooting jump shots while the Raptors were getting And 1s. That’s why they were closing the gap

I don’t like the way this team is now and in my opinion AI is not going to make this team better.

WHERE’S THE DEFENSE! We are not Denver or the old Pheonix Suns.

Rip is having to work a lot more harder to get shots, he finished with like 20 but they were a hard 20 to get, and with AI coming in I can only assume that it is going to get harder for him.

I was never totally on the Curry bandwagon but I was holding on while running behind, close to letting go of his bandwagon and if I get word he had anything to do with the trade I’m letting go.

Rasheed woooooooooooo

By: sami

sami — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:01:31 +0000

however what…. your second bullet from the bottom. this concerns me as i am a piston fan in new york.