Pistons Agree to Deal with Chris Wilcox
by Packey on Jul 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT
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The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent Chris Wilcox, a source told ESPN.com.
The deal is for $6 million over the next two years according to sources.
It was Wilcox or Big Baby, and with the Celtics having the ability to match any offer the Pistons threw Big Baby's way, this seemed like the Pistons best case scenario with the remaining free agent bigs.
Wilcox is athletic and young, so he has the potential to continue and develop. Either way, he will surely help the Pistons' depleted front court. He hasn't found himself in the best situations in the past having played for the Thunder, Knicks, Clippers, and Sonics, so maybe playing for a more talented Pistons will also bring out the best in him.
He brings starter experience to the table if the Pistons need it, but he will more than likely be a big man off the bench to help recent signee Charlie Villanueva and Kwame Brown. His best seasons in the past have been in a starter's role averaging about 14 points per game and just a shade under 8 rebounds per game.
This signing pretty much takes care of the rest of the Pistons cap space, so unless Dumars gets creative through trades or utilizing the veteran's salary on, say, a guy like Ben Wallace, you're looking at the Pistons squad for next year. I think there will be another move before this season starts, though. Remember, Charlie Villanueva tweeted about a big move coming, and I don't see signing Chris Wilcox as a big move, although it's relatively significant. We'll have to wait and see.
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……Just 2 years ago averaged 13 and 7……If he is back ot that form we got a steal……I think that this means Maxiell will be traded somewhere now…..however he may stay…..we shall see….I stil think there is a trade that will happen……This signing though is a great great move!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
Maxiel isnt going anywhere...
Wilcox, Maxiel, Brown are the only “bigs” on the team. Not one is over 7feet, and only one is over 250lbs. Orlando, Cleveland, Boston, Toronto, Chicago are going to kill us next year.
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
by Leapin Lion on Jul 19, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Let me jsut guarantee
Chicago isn’t going to kill you with its’ bruising frontline.
Vinny Del Negro Offensive Gameplan, Part 1
-When there's less than 30 seconds left in the game, that's me with my hands cupped around my mouth yelling.
"BEN! SHOOT! SHOOOOTTTT!!! WHY AREN'T YOU LISTENING TO ME?!?"
-This segues nicely into my Timeout Management classes - order now!
Im Thinkging.....
…maxiell will be part of a deal for Tyson Chandler
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 19, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
HMM...
Im sure Joe will Pick up one more Big Man maybe Ben Wallace but im sure he wont be trading any of his pieces he already have in place, if Wilcox can play the way he played a few years ago he would be a great piece. With enough Power Forward/Centers we should be able to compete with the offense we have.
Good Move
The Pistons have clearly put an end to the hopeless drift we went through last season. Taken together – Ben Gordon, Charlie V, and the latest – should rejuvenate the team at a time when it is desperately needed.
Bravo!
Love this deal...
Wilcox should play some minutes at the 5. Pistons will look very different from the teams in the past with a more fast pace offense. They have the weapons to put up 110 points a game. Now lets see what Coach Q has up his sleeves as far as defense. I’m excited about this season.
Calm down
The defense isn’t that bad, Rip and Tay are elite defenders. Rodney is improving, Jason Maxiell is great. and Kwame was actually surprisingly stable on the defensive end. We won’t hold teams under 70 pts anytime soon, but defense won’t throw the game away. Keep in mind, last year we weren’t exactly top of the league in defense either.
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
by detpistons3 on Jul 19, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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