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Morning Shootaround: No Updates on Stuckey, Fresh Prince, and Bynum Takes Advantage of Starts

The Basketball Jones is back, so in honor of that: Good morning, sweet world. 

If you're like me, you're constantly checking for good news on the Rodney Stuckey health front.  Unfortunately, there are no new updates (but that's not necessarily a bad thing, either): 

There's been no update on Rodney Stuckey , who collapsed against the Cavaliers on Friday. He was scheduled for more tests Monday and today.

Kuester said the team expected to know more about Stuckey within the next few days. 

Meanwhile, Tayshaun Prince attributes his success of late to finally being healthy:

"It feels good to be healthy," Prince said. "It took a long time. It just feels good. [...]

[...] "Once all that stuff goes away, you feel there's no issue and you're kind of getting back to your normal self," he said. "It kind of took a while to be in a position where anything I could do, it doesn't bother me."

His field goal percentage is the best its been since 2004-2005.  While his per game statistics have dropped off from recent seasons, Prince's PER36 numbers are right around his career averages.  If he remains healthy for the rest of the season, it might be safe to say that his trade value didn't take much of a hit this season at all (assuming his expiring deal in 2011 might possibly cancel out any lingering injury concerns).  

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  • Will Bynum has been strong in the starting role.  He's only started two games (both wins) in his short NBA career, but 17 points on 50% shooting, 8.5 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game (in roughly 42 minutes) is strong-to-quite strong.  It's unfortunate his second start came as a result of Stuckey's health issue, but should Stuckey return this season Bynum could still continue to see starts if Stuckey is forced into a limited role.  Bynum's performance, of course, could help make the decision that much easier.  After all, the Bynum over Stuckey debate has been more than glossed over here at DBB, and as recently as this past November.   And Bynum's not hiding the fact that starting is much easier for him:
    "Because I'm able to get guys in the right position and get guys the ball where they want the ball. I'm able to control the game because I know I'm going to get a lot of minutes, so I'm able to pick and choose when to be aggressive."
  • The Pistons have lost 113 games due to injuries this season.  [MLIVE]
  • John Kuester is like any other man: he enjoys March Madness.
Discuss, open thread it, and stuff.  Pistons host the Jazz, who they haven't defeated since March 2005, on Wednesday.  

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It’s been fun to watch Tay play well again. Too bad we won’t make the playoffs so he can pull his habitual disappearing act.

by brgulker on Mar 9, 2010 9:14 AM EST reply actions  

Tay is the best

God, I love that dude. Third Pistons jersey I ever bought, after Grant Hill (regrettable) and Ben Wallace (out of fashion for a little while but now very much in style again).

by Bill Higgins on Mar 9, 2010 9:49 AM EST reply actions  

Don't really know exactly what to say about Tayshaun's reemergence

Except it’s cool to watch.

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Mar 9, 2010 10:45 AM EST reply actions  

True Tay is playing well

But against good defences he still isn’t quick enough, but remains a solid role player. He isn’t good with pressure and double teams but if he is only asked to be the 3rd or 4th option he is good.

One power slam from Brock and Mir might be dead. He better watch his words. He'll be eating them soon.

by VikesPma on Mar 13, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Re Tay in the playoffs

In his defense, he was usually worn down by playing tons of minutes every game, because, before this year, we haven’t had a competent backup SF since Corliss left. And the ones we had — Delfino, Jarvis Hayes, Darvin Hamm, etc. — were especially awful in the playoffs, which meant even more minutes for Tay. And he was guarding LeBron and Paul Pierce, and it’s not like anybody does that all that well.

by Toledo Joe on Mar 9, 2010 11:52 AM EST reply actions  

I agree with you. I should have added the /sarcasm to make it clear :)

by brgulker on Mar 9, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions  

OK then

Because there are serious Tay bashers around. Glad to know you’re not one.

by Toledo Joe on Mar 9, 2010 3:06 PM EST reply actions  

Tay is my FAVE!!!

by TDP on Mar 9, 2010 8:05 PM EST reply actions  

How about them Bucks?

Amazing what a team with a legit post presence can do.

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Mar 9, 2010 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Brandon Jennings has spunk

Dude totally trash talking at KG as they walk off after the win against the Celtics.

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Mar 9, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

In fairness

Just about every bottom feeder has beaten the Celtics. Even the Nets beat them on their homecourt. They just don’t have the heart anymore to win at a high level. We even nearly beat them twice (I blame that loss on Kuester, the bench should not be out on the floor half way through the 4th).

I think Jennings will be a very good point guard, he’s done a great job running the offense. I think the biggest questions with him are will he be able to develop a consistent jumpshot (which has mysteriously disappeared after that 55 point game) and will his body be able to sustain 82 high caliber games in the NBA (he’s flat out tiny compared to guys like Chauncey and Rodney).

by bearded thundar on Mar 10, 2010 7:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Celtics have the roster to beat the Bucks

They simply don’t win alot of those kinds of games..I agree, I think it’s a combination of age and heart. I would be hyped after a win over them as well, because they’re still a good team, with good components.

Pour a 40 out for Kevin Garnett, dude is Dunzo.

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Mar 10, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions  

Garnett's knees have been

Jermaine O’neal’d.

One power slam from Brock and Mir might be dead. He better watch his words. He'll be eating them soon.

by VikesPma on Mar 13, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm going to have to eat my words

The Bucks do look good. I said there was no way they could keep it up but with Bogut healthy, Blockhead and Delfino they are looking good. They beat tthe freakin’ Jazz so I have to give it to them.

One power slam from Brock and Mir might be dead. He better watch his words. He'll be eating them soon.

by VikesPma on Mar 13, 2010 12:11 PM EST up reply actions  

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