Could the current configuration of this Pistons team be a stepping stone to future championships (EFC’s and the NBA) like in 2001? Well we do have Chucky Atkins and Ben Wallace back so who knows.
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On another note, those may be the best highlights I have ever seen from Jon Barry, someone needs to let him know.
October 19, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Quite possibly, in the sense that we are setting up for something better. Especially if we retain enough cap space. But i feel we will do better than 2001. Looking at the Eastern conference, i feel it is realistic to place them 8th seed. If they find a rotation and players perform, then who knows. It could be the breakout year for a couple of players, and could even surprise the most die-hard fans of D. No doubt they have a lot to work on, but I feel they will do alright this season.
It will be an interesting season of basketball.
October 19, 2009 at 11:58 pm
i think we surpise a lot of teams in the nba
October 20, 2009 at 12:00 am
Adam: We went to 6 straight ECFs, 2 Finals, & got 1 ‘Ship’ and even our last run (really painful season) concluded after we decided to ‘lay down’ after only one hard fought half…Do you really think that we’re setting ourselves up for something better???
October 20, 2009 at 12:14 am
Natalie, I have been a true fan of your site for many years now. You’ve done a great job baby! But you have to admit, Sheed with the “C’s” is gonna B historic…Crazy NBA year, Absolute Disparity!
October 20, 2009 at 12:33 am
imagine Jon Barry and Sheed dancing together hahah
October 20, 2009 at 2:16 am
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NBA&id=1136&line=119123&spln=1
hmmm where was jason maxiell’s name?
October 20, 2009 at 2:23 am
special days………i like how the guy says “and now ‘hold on’ from Kansas.”
October 20, 2009 at 3:29 am
i luv u Nat! that brought back memories. i was loyal as hell even during those times…
October 20, 2009 at 7:03 am
in the sense that we are bettering ourselves from our current standpoint/last season. Not saying we will do better than all our successes. I don’t think it’s fair to say we laid down in the playoffs. Granted that we got dominated, but we were totally out of our league. And MOST other teams in the nba, if put in the same spot still would have lost.
And yea, I do feel we will do better than what we are currently achieving. Joe D is too resilient to let his team fall through the cracks.
October 20, 2009 at 8:31 am
Thanks…it is going to be weird. I will be totally cheering for McDyess all heart and deserves a Championship.
October 20, 2009 at 8:31 am
October 20, 2009 at 10:17 am
it said, starting PF and C… so you should not wonder why Maxiell’s name was not on that list
October 20, 2009 at 12:54 pm
i think that 2001 team had alot of sassy vets that had alot to prove… they had to really prove that they were more than cast offs… alot of those guys corliss,jon barry,clifford robinson,chuck atkins and ben wallace wanted to prove to the league that they could play…. you put the vets plus some hard working rookies together, then i can see how they might be similar…. but rip,tay and ben has to go cause they already proved enough…. its time for these guys to just be commited role players on championship teams…u gotta let these new guys get a chance to play… its a shame maxy will get screwed this year because, they brought back ben wallace… how can maxy ever take it to the next level if this guy is riding the pine,,,i think joe d needs to completely rebuild that means starting over with new players all on the roster…. every great franchise goes through so why not us
October 20, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I just read what these people from espn told about us. 7of 10 think that we’re outta playofs this year. 2of10 placed us at No8. 1 placed us 6th in Eastern.
Let’s enjoy our underdogs role. Lets’s prove they wrong!
October 20, 2009 at 5:24 pm
This current roster isn’t a sign of things to come. This team is garbage. McDyess was the glue that held everything together. Rip is the one they should’ve got rid of Afflalo is younger, healthier, hungrier, and more skilled. But that is water under the bridge. They defitnitely will not be in the playoffs.
October 20, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Afflalo “hungrier,and more skilled”? Let me have some of what u been smokin’.
October 20, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Everyone in this league can ball. So does Affalo. But if you’re facing C’s or LAL, or whoever among the top teams – you better give the ball to RIP to knock a shot over his D, but not Affalo. And if you need to make a result here and now, you need people like RIP. Affalo is a name in future, maybe. Maybe not. Who knows.
What for RIP, if he don’t go for expiring contract – we’re in trouble. He’s my fave guy, but his contract is an awful burden now
October 20, 2009 at 8:41 pm
WTFF??
Shock moving to Oklahoma??? They are leaving Detroit!?!!!
October 20, 2009 at 10:01 pm
i hope you mean more skilled than deron washington the guy who took his place, rip is way better. this is coming from someone who has watched afflalo since he was in college.
October 20, 2009 at 10:02 pm
not enough of a fan base to keep them here. now we might be 6 championship drive for a few more years. lol
October 20, 2009 at 11:45 pm
wait, aren’t they going to change the address back to Three Championship Drive?
October 21, 2009 at 1:11 am
That video is a joke. That 2001 team was a bunch of scrubs (excluding BEN & Corliss). This years roster is obviously better. Try comparing it more to the 2003 team. It’s just one BIG piece(sheed)away from being a serious contender, they already have the deep bench. They just need another BIG who can defend & score! CV31 can’t be the only focal point in the paint.
October 21, 2009 at 1:19 am
Natalie, as I recall, wasn’t Ben Wallace on the team during it’s final “teal” season, in 00-01? Do you think you could dig up any photos of Big Ben sporting one of those beauties?
October 21, 2009 at 1:24 am
I want someone to find me a better 4 guard rotation in the NBA than the Pistons. Key word is “4″. Hamilton, Gordon, Stuckey, Bynum, is about is good as it gets. Sure there are better starting combo’s around the league, but not any teams as a whole at the Guard position. The Pistons are stacked! Jury is still out on Washington, and if he comes around the Pistons will be overstocked. We really need help at the 4&5 spot!!!!!
October 21, 2009 at 6:54 am
I hate to hear something like “we need a man at the 4″ because of Maxiell, who needs this season as the possibility “it’s now or never”. But instead of using this pre-season as a trampoline to elevate his minutes, to give us hope that he’s probably near the starting 5, he’s just wasting his time.
If he’s a baby eater, why he can’t eat BigBen?! New team, new coach, new rotation – go show yourself! Fill that 4 spot! I don’t beleive that Jason is just another D.Ham now…
October 21, 2009 at 9:29 am
is anyone else worried about the amount of shots stuckey is taking?
October 21, 2009 at 10:13 am
I don’t know but I still think that there are some trades that are going to be made by mid-season
October 21, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Well if it was 2001 then I would be 12 again and im not too such how good that would be
But I could get to fist pump along with JB again!
October 21, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Why is Stuckey still trying to become D Wade? We need you to make some quality plays in 2010! Get over yourself and start playing Detroit Basketball.
October 21, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I don’t beleive he will do it that way. He will never become a pass-first guy.
October 22, 2009 at 9:51 am
Lol.. Forgot about that Jon Berry three against Washington…. BYE BYE!! For some reason I was way bummed when we traded Barry….
Almost forgot about this team, and most definetly forgot about Cliff Robinson! Shame he couldn’t be on the 04 team..
October 22, 2009 at 1:03 pm
This Piston team will be better than anticipated. Last year showed promise but turned into a train wreck. A good start before we go on that west coast trip is crucial! A slow start and Natalie, you better make a few new Toons! This year’s back-court is 2nd to none in the league. Size is an issue however. Being another transition year though, a good stand in the playoffs or a 1st round ‘upset’ will show a REALLY bright future. GO D!
October 22, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Oh… and this began the post-teal area, thank goodness
October 22, 2009 at 1:07 pm
*era
October 22, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Jerry Stackhouse was, and is still, far from a scrub. In his prime he was one of the best scoring wings in the league. Saying Big Nasty was a better player than Stack is just ridiculous.
October 22, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I agree with you that Detroit’s is probably the best rotation, with each of those four able to put up 20+ on any given night, but for the sake of discussion: how about Portland?
With the newly acquired Andre Miller running the point, and last year’s starter Steve Blake backing him up, they’ve got some play makers. Add in the amazingly talented Brandon Roy, along with Rudy Fernandez, and they could give the Piston’s backcourt a run for its money. Also, if Bayless develops into the scoring threat I feel he can be, it could give them the edge.
Only time can tell, I suppose. Should be a fun season.
October 29, 2009 at 10:44 pm
those were good times! I loved JB! & that song was great… *tear* lol