Rodney Stuckey Earns Eastern Conference Player of the Week Honors

by Packey on Dec 14, 2009 3:57 PM CST in News Comment 9 comments

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Rodney Stuckey's performance over the last week has earned him Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors from the league today:

Via the Free Press:

Stuckey led the Pistons to a 3-0 week, averaging 27 points on 52.9% shooting, 6.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals.

Here is a recap of Stuckey's week:

Dec. 9 at Philadelphia: Posted 27 points, eight assists and five rebounds in a 90-86 win.

Dec. 10 vs. Denver: Scored 25 points to go along with three assists and two steals in a 101-99 win.

Dec. 12 vs. Golden State: Tallied 29 points, seven assists and two rebounds in a 104-95 win.

As I mentioned in last game's recap, Stuckey hasn't been great in just the past week -- he's been on a roll all of December. In the month of December he is averaging nearly 24 points per game, six assists, and just over four rebounds per game. He's also shooting 49% after a rough 36% opening month and 39% last month. Perhaps we are seeing a continuously improving, and more consistent, Stuckey that we can get accustomed to watching play like he has of late.

An interesting note: Pistons Nation points out, this honor comes in similar circumstances to Stuckey receiving the POW award last year. Last year, the Pistons were in the middle of a winning streak and the Pistons were hit hard with injuries.

Other news: Detroit takes on Houston Tuesday night, hoping to extend their winning streak to six games. Ben Gordon and Will Bynum both practiced today.

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hes earned it.....

…..rodney is a beast!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on Dec 14, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Finally, a Rodney that gets some respect...

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by ReichardZ on Dec 14, 2009 4:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Are you referring to Fernando Rodney...

as a Rodney not getting respect? Haha

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by Packey on Dec 14, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I GOT DIS!

Don’t worry, some team will respect him enough to sign him.

by ZWC11 on Dec 14, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think he's worth what he's asking

I don’t believe in dishing out major pay days for guys who were only good for one season. I’d like to have him back, but not at that price.

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by Packey on Dec 14, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ucka...

To be honest, Matt Capps has probably earned a bigger payday than Fernando. It won’t happen which is why the Tigers should sign Capps. :)

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by madpoopz on Dec 14, 2009 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I was doing my best Dangerfield impression...

But sure, Fernando doesn’t get any respect either…nor should he.

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by ReichardZ on Dec 17, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats Stuck...

Now keep it up!

(befroe anyone else says it….that’s what she said.)

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by madpoopz on Dec 14, 2009 10:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well Its about Time

I will not be ashamed to say i was so not for rodney stuckey in previous weeks but he has turned it around, this is what he needed and also the team needed with this honor hopefully he can see that he will be a force that teams plan their defense around

by lartho6 on Dec 15, 2009 5:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs