WHO WANTS TO BE A PISTON?
by Quick Darshan on Mar 23, 2010 6:52 PM EDT
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Once again, it's March Madness. And that means another round of "Who wants to be a Piston?" It's very simple (and I'm sure if you wanted, the more drunk and surly among you can turn this into a drinking game of some sort).
If you see someone in the NCAA tournament that plays with toughness, a commitment to defense and doesn't suck. You simply designate that "(so-and so) wants to be a Piston."
For example, this post from BONEY, a year ago: "Taj Gibson really wants to be a Piston right now." Sometimes you open yourself up to embarrassment (a few years back, I was all "Corey Brewer really wants to be a frickin' Piston!!!"), but overall, it's a fun way for an NBA lover to eek some enjoyment out of watching zone defenses and 6'7" centers.
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Titus wants to be a Piston
This is Joe’s 1st round pick, guaranteed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V6FCitvRUM
Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun.
by sauce1977 on Mar 23, 2010 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I don't understand it
Good shooting guards are a dime a dozen in just about every draft, and yet our $20 million rotation doesn’t currently feature even 1 that can consistently shoot the 3 or create their own shot. Perhaps stealing Rips’ Rahmani deal did jinx Gordon’s shooting ability
by bearded thundar on Mar 24, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
imagine if he saved the money
spent on Gordon, and CV; and spent it on David Lee and Joe Johnson? Joe has jumped the shark.
Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain. Lily Tomlin
sigh
Enough dwelling on the past already. This has been brought a billion times since the day FA started. Can we (as a site) please move on and focus on how to move their contracts instead of what we should have done with the money?
by bearded thundar on Mar 25, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
No matter how hard I try, I cannot think of a way to move Charlie or Ben Gordon. And I have tried. Hard.
Maybe they could fight in the locker room with guns?
(too soon?)
by garrettelliott on Mar 25, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we (as a site) please move on and focus on how to move their contracts instead of what we should have done with the money?
No. Like it or not, Joe has created a culture of complaint. Probably best to just tolerate it until the ship is righted. Complaining about the complaints isn’t going to make ’em go away.
Jonas Jerebko : Pistons :: Skippin' Bail, Dippin' Jail, Whippin' Tail and Sippin' Ale : MF Doom
it's convenient
to wipe away criticism and “move on” when we consult the past readily for shatted 2004 rainbows, and use moves made eons ago to defend Joe’s character.
How about someone above try to have a rainbow-less day without feeling like jumping off a building. Rainbows are fucking overrated and motherfucking annoying as a defense.
Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun.
Stop complaining about them complaining about the complainers
seriously MP…not cool.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
If you don’t stop complaining about me complaining about the complaining about complainers, I will seriously start complaining, Boourns.
Jonas Jerebko : Pistons :: Skippin' Bail, Dippin' Jail, Whippin' Tail and Sippin' Ale : MF Doom
I'm filing a complaint about you guys to the department of complaints
"Take it off the rack, if it's wack, put it back. I like the Whopper, fuck the Big Mac." - Rob Base, It Takes Two, 1988
is this like one of those matryoshka doll moments
where we get to the smaller and smaller argument-makers until you get to the most tiny of argument-makers, which is allen iverson?
Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun.
by sauce1977 on Apr 1, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Don't forget to put the proper cover sheet on your TPS Report
SERIOUSLY. I’m getting sick and fucking tired of having to re-file all your complaints with the DOC because you forget your cover sheet. Honestly one of my biggest complaints about you Skylar.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
by The Boourns on Apr 9, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
WHO WANTS TO SEX MUTUMBO?
Couldn’t resist
such a tiny jacket!
"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.
You ain't tripping
That was my favorite Nuggets era, aesthetically speaking. The skyline joints are so stupid fresh
"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.
Um... DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson certainly want to be Pistons
They’re both playing exceptional defense.
Unfortunately he might be the only one. Sad face.
by garrettelliott on Mar 26, 2010 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Omar Samhan v. Ekpe Udoh
Interested to see Samhan play. He’s put up huge numbers in the tourney so far. The word is, that he’s got a complete post game, plays hard (his mentor is Mark Madsen), good rebounder, not very athletic.
For you statheads… His PER is the highest in the draftexpress database (DeMarcus Cousins is second).
As for Udoh, I saw a little of his first round game and was impressed with his ability to pass off the dribble. For a big man, that’s impressive. He looks like a PF to me even though he’s 7ft. I remember him having developed a decent outside shot during his brief time at Michigan (still mad at him for leaving, he was the big man they needed the last two years).
I've watched him in the tourney
The guy looks a lot like Marc Gasol, in that they both have very complete games (Samhan may actually have a better touch), but neither were very athletic when they came into the league. However something to keep in mind is that Marc was a bit overweight when he was drafted, and now that he’s lost it he’s looking just like his bother (with a better inside game and less range). Samhan looks like he’s carrying quite a bit of baggage himself, I couldn’t tell you what his body fat % is, but since I used to wrestle, I would say it’s at least 20-30 on his stomach. He looks mobile, so there definitely is a lot of potential for growth in the athleticism department.
I don’t know why Joe requested a 2011 second rounder for the Budinger pick. We already had 2 2011 second rounders due to the Delfino trade, which means likely that the third pick (whichever it may be) will be traded again for another future pick. If we had 2 picks this year, we could potentially land any combination of Varnado, Parakhouski, Samham, Jordan or Brackins. Also I think Vasquez is a very good player because of his playmaking skills, it’s very frustrating that the year we could use a lot of picks, we have only 2. Next year’s draft seems to be quite empty in the size department, I have no clue about talent as many are high schoolers.
by bearded thundar on Mar 26, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I've seen Varnado, Samhan and Jordan play
Varnado would be a really good second round pick. I can see him as a shotblocking Center off the bench.
Samhan is just too slow. I see him having a great career in Europe, but he’s just not quick enough to defend in the NBA.
Jerome Jordan is a stiff. I can’t see him sticking in the league.
by Quick Darshan on Mar 27, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I've never seen Jordan play
But I will say that he’s a poor rebounder for his size and athleticism, which would confirm him being a stiff. However I have been impressed with Varnado, he’s done a very good job of shutting down Cousins every time I’ve watched them.
Should we get a top 3 pick and land Cousins and snag Varnado in the second round, I think you could start both of them together. That would move JJ back to the perimeter, where he’s best suited, and depending on Daye’s off season progress, you could either move Tay or package Daye for a nice trade. Sadly, including Daye in the deal might be the best way to get rid of Gordon/CV/both.
by bearded thundar on Mar 27, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
re Udoh
If you want to see a talented 7 footer that can handle the ball, take a look at the profile of Perry Jones:
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Perry-Jones-5713/
This guy looks like a combination of Kevin Durant and Austin Daye.
by bearded thundar on Mar 26, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Udoh is pure win
check out the stat line against Duke
18 points, 10 boards, 6 assists, 5 blocks, 1 steal, 1 turnover.
that’s un freaking real. he’ll be a mid first round pick, but he’s definitely ready to contribute
Watching the Purdue game and the State game at the same time at the bar tonight
and they put together a highlight package of Samhan’s missed shots. He looked horrible.
That was from one game though.
"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.
I think he was overwhelmed
I believe that was the first ever sweet 16 that St. Mary’s had gotten into, and I think the entire team collapsed under the pressure. I checked the score at the half, and they as a team shot 25%, and just about everyone was 1 for something.
by bearded thundar on Mar 27, 2010 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I trust your view on it.
I don’t watch much NCAA so that was really one of the first times I’d seen him.
"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.
Wall is showing why he is overrated today
0-4 on 3s, 5 turnovers and only 3 assists. The guy isn’t a true point guard, he’s a freakish version of Stuckey that can block shots (which I must say is quite impressive).
Cousins is the only reason why the game is remotely close, and imo he’s gotten the short end of quite a few questionable calls, causing him to sit out with foul trouble. As it stands, Kentucky is 0-20 on 3s so far.
by bearded thundar on Mar 27, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Wall got torched.
"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.
0-4 on 3s, 5 turnovers and only 3 assists....
….they should just break both his knees now and put his career out of its misery. Clearly he’s a bust!
jifkdjaiopghuoierpwa….
….whoops, sorry about that. I dripped sarcasm all over my keyboard.
"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." -Mark Twain
this is another post, maybe, but I'd like to see some sort of running tally of players who've declared for the draft.
Aldrich and Whiteside have both said they’re going. Us Michigan fans are upset because Manny Harris has declared, thinking he’ll be a 2nd round pick.
Other than that, all I’ve heard is that Evan Turner might return to OSU.. which would be pretty nuts
Well at least he has Beilein's stamp of approval
“maybe the best clutch free throw shooter I have ever seen”
-I have a feeling JB is going to skip town for good in the next year.
"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.
Greg Monroe wants to be a Piston
when and if he decides to come to the NBA.
not too fancy but here is some highlights.
Udoh impressed me more than Monroe
He can handle the ball, pass, knock down outside shots, decent post moves and he’s a shot blocker. He got pushed around in the low post on defense and Baylor got killed on the boards against Duke. But, it seems like he does everything Monroe does with the added bonus of shot-blocking ability.
by Quick Darshan on Mar 30, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Aminu wants to be a Piston.
just declared for the draft
why do i keep having this song play in my head every time i visit this post
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4CRkpBGQzU
and why does my mind keep wanting the lyrics to be “what if God was Eric Montross”
Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun.
yinka dare
is not walking through that door
pete chilcutt
is not walking through that door
Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun.
Unfortunately, the only pro prospects left in the Final Four are SFs
Gordon Hayward
Devin Ebanks
DeShaun Butler
Kyle Singler
(Kalin Lucas would have been the other pro prospect)
Gordon Hayward would've wanted to be a Piston...
If they didn’t already have 4 SFs (including a skinny one that can handle and shoot from the outside).
DraftExpress...
…now has the Pistons taking DeMarcus Cousins now that they are in a three-way with the Wizards and Warriors.
C’mon Flip Saunders you need to win two games for Pistons fans now to replace the two the Stones needed in ’06, ’07 and ’08
by Quick Darshan on Apr 5, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
cmon flip if theres one thing you can do its win meaningless games!
by dandresden on Apr 5, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
If NJ picks first, will they take Wall? Harris is decent, do they need to pick a point guard? Will they use their FA money on a PF like Stoudamire next to Lopez? If they can possibly swing Lebron instead, will they opt for a PF or SG instead and take Cousins or Turner?
If NJ takes Cousins, Minny will almost absolutely take Turner, since their biggest need is on the wing (followed by a need for a solid, defensive 5). I doubt they’d take another PG with Flynn at the point now and Menudio on the way.
If NJ take Turner, I’d think Minny would take Cousins.
If DET picks 3rd, we’ll likely get Wall or Cousins. Shit is so close between the top three, it’s win/win/win if you’ve got any of those picks. Let’s hope, if NJ picks first, they take John Wall, as I’d love to take either of the other two of the top three.
Mid May can’t come any sooner.
Jonas Jerebko : Pistons :: Skippin' Bail, Dippin' Jail, Whippin' Tail and Sippin' Ale : MF Doom
What if the unlikely happens, and we win the lottery? What would we do? What would Jod do?
Depending on how the guys check out physically, and depending on how serious reported attitude problems are with Cousins, I’d take a long look at Turner. I think the dude’s the most complete player out of anyone in the draft.
Before we dismiss him because we have a bajillion SF’s, let’s consider his play style — I see Grant Hill/Scottie Pippen in him (don’t kill me, sauce). The kind of SF who plays like a Point Forward. So, even though we don’t really need another wing player, I’m not sure I see Turner as another traditional wing player.
So if we get relaly lucky, what do we do? Should we draft Wall and trade down for a big (Cousins/Favors) + pick(s)? Do we draft Turner/Cousins/Favors? Something else entirely?
(I left Aldrich out, not because I don’t think he can play, but because Langlois keeps dismissing him in the Mailbags)
wall
we’d take wall in a heart beat with the first pick. Dude has way too high of a profile for one of our weakest positions to pass up. 2/3 we take cousins. 3/4/5, hopefully cousins or favors. I like turner the best in this class right now, but no way we take a wing with cousins/wall available for positions we’re absolutely empty at.
by C$ on Apr 5, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m very disturbed by Langlois continually referencing Greg Monroe as Jod’s most likely choice if we end up with pick 5 or 6.
If there is one player projected in the top 10 who I absolutely don’t want, it’s Monroe.
Sigh. In Keith’s own words…
If the lottery goes to form, and the Pistons wind up picking fifth or sixth, my best guess is that they’d be choosing from a group of Al Farouq-Aminu, Greg Monroe, Ed Davis, Cole Aldrich and Wesley Johnson and I’d say the first three are more likely than the last two.
That is so precisely fucking backwards I literally lol’ed when I read it.
i was under the impression that monroe isnt declaring for the draft this year.
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/3/19/1380687/greg-monroe-nba-draft-georgetown-2010-ncaa-tournament
I hate you, Keith.
Jonas Jerebko : Pistons :: Skippin' Bail, Dippin' Jail, Whippin' Tail and Sippin' Ale : MF Doom
I too hate you, Keith.
"Take it off the rack, if it's wack, put it back. I like the Whopper, fuck the Big Mac." - Rob Base, It Takes Two, 1988
Yeah, I'd take Udoh over Monroe.
Does everything Monroe can do and he can block shots.
by Quick Darshan on Apr 5, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
on guys with dreadlocks?
Jonas Jerebko : Pistons :: Skippin' Bail, Dippin' Jail, Whippin' Tail and Sippin' Ale : MF Doom
Its the box that rocks and its only 5 bucks.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
Turner over Wall
with the number one pick. Turner would be a great complement to Stuckey or Gordon. I’d take Cousins over Wall too.
by Quick Darshan on Apr 5, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Donatas Montiejunas wants to be a Piston
And with the recent wins, our chances of pushing out to picks 9-12 are far greater making Montiejunas all the more realistic.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
noooooooooooooooooooooo!
He has Darko written all over him. I may be wrong but still…No. Please Joe D for the love of Basketball . No!
My style when I'm at it is straight automatic , Piston fanatic, love to ball so I'm at it!
Just think of the Mason introduction though...
D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-DONAT-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-T-ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS MOTIE…wait how the fuck do you pronounce this dude’s name?
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
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