i think maxiell shouldve been getting 25+ mins for a while now.

…..I think most of us all liked him and new he could do this….GO JMAX!!!

I love watching him. I forget where I read this, but Maxiell’s been described as having “bad intentions” when he goes to the rim. I always liked that description.

Maxi’s been reliable and consistent; two knocks on him previous to this year. I’d say we have to move him into the “Bright Spots” for this year’s team along with the Benassaince, and The Swedish Eagle.

He’s earnin’ that contract now.

On February 16th, I posted why Maxiell’s contract blew chunks based on his output in comparison to other undersized PFs who were averaging less than 25 minutes per game (http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2010/2/16/1313356/bill-simmons-25-worst-contracts).

Since February 16, Maxiell is averaging 9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while shooting 53.1% from the field. Compare that with his season averages of 6 points and 4 rebounds per game and we see a 33% lift in points and a 100% lift in rebounds per game. Obviously this is because he read my post about his potential incapability to produce the numbers that his contract warrants and so he’s done something to change that.

Everyone can thank me in the form of paypal donations and/or best buy gift cards. Just send the gift cards to “TheBoourns, Seattle, WA 98102” it should get to me just fine.

In actuality, I think this is really just about him getting consistent minutes. On the season, he’s averaging under 20 minutes per game but in the past 16 he’s averaging over 28 minutes per game…33% lift in minutes per game and we see a 33% lift in points. not too surprising really. But I’ll still take all the credit thanks.

The bitter and the sweet. One bit bashing Dumars, but another at least extending some sympathy re the reffing at the end of the Cavs game.

MAC! Yeah! Take that, land of the Exorcist!

Otherwise that autographed jersey I got for my birthday wasn’t going to be very impressive.

Seriously though, I can see Maxy as a starter at PF if we get a center who can score in the draft. He can hit the occasional jumper and attack the rim, though his offensive game is still quite limited. His real strengths are his rebounding and defense in the low post. He isn’t tall but he has the bulk and strength to guard many of the centers out there, which gives Detroit flexibility on the defensive end and would prove very valuable if we have a rookie center who isn’t ready to guard a pro center.

Maxy’s supposedly terrible contract (eat shit Bill Simmons!) is starting to look really good right now. $5 mil a year for a starting big man who can average a double double and play good defense? That’s a bargain.

OT: I’m in the Caribbean right now. The other day while exploring St. Lucia, I saw a dude walking down a hill with a Ben Wallace jersey on. Respect.

ESPN is reporting that the Pistons expect Rodney to play tonight. Link

Good news, as it seems the doctors are satisfied that Rodney’s health is no longer at risk. I wonder if Q will start him or work him back into the lineup gradually.