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Update on the Plaisted and Washington

From Keith Langlois of Pistons.com:

An update on the two Pistons' second-rounders who signed to play in Europe:

Trent Plaisted got his feet wet in Italy, then experienced a disc problem in his back and returned to the United States, where he has undergone treatment in Los Angeles. Pistons VP Scott Perry told me he's doing well and readying to return to Italy.

Deron Washington, meanwhile, is playing very well in Israel. He's starting at small forward. In four games, he's averaging 12.0 points (third on his team), 6.5 rebounds (tied for first) and 2.5 steals (first) while playing 29.8 minutes (third). He's wowed his teammates and Israeli fans with his athleticism and leaping ability.

"All reports we've gotten on Washington have been very positive," Perry said.

I don't know if either of those two will ever play a minute with the Pistons, but I'm hopeful that Washington makes his way back. I've only seem him play in person a handful of times at summer league, but when he's in the game you can't turn away -- he's a walking, talking YouTube mix-tape the way he gets above the rim. I haven't watched enough to attest to the rest of his skills, but he also played some feisty defense and was a fun guy to talk to.

He's currently playing for Hapoel Holon, where he's doing things like this:

Any chance any of DBB's Israeli readers have seen him play yet? Hit us up with a scouting report in the comments if you have.

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I’m on record as saying that Plaisted will be a player in this league (solid backup PF) and Deron Washington will probably not.

by Quick Darshan on Nov 20, 2008 3:29 PM CST reply actions  

Good find. That dunk was pretty tasty.

by PistonsNation.com on Nov 20, 2008 5:30 PM CST reply actions  

I went to Virginia Tech for three of Deron’s four years at the University, and I love the guy, but it is almost impossible to summarize his game. Offensively he attacks the rim, but can be reckless at times. His jump shot is not a liability, but I don’t think anybody would call it a strength. He has a slow release and can only spot up. His senior year he developed some post moves and used his freakish jumping ability to shoot over defenders, but I’m not sure that would work in the pros. Defense is definitely his strength. He can stay with smaller guards and has a long wingspan to disrupt them, but his constant flopping could cost his team at times. He could guard PF’s at VT, but I would imagine that is out of the question in the pros. I’ve thought a million times over, who can I compare him to in the NBA, and it’s hard, but I think it would be Tay with (at least for now) a more limited offensive arsenal. That’s just what I think though. What is not in question is his passion and heart. And he’s the consummate team-first guy. Sound like any other SF you have heard of?

by RM on Nov 20, 2008 6:01 PM CST reply actions  

A destitute man’s josh smith?

by Forty on Nov 20, 2008 6:26 PM CST reply actions  

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