Hittin' the Links: Pistons Putting Finishing Touches On Draft Preparation While Playing The Waiting Game
by Packey on Jun 15, 2010 8:00 AM EDT
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Print- The Pistons say they are about 80% done with bringing in players and prepping for the draft. A lot could happen in these next nine days leading up to the draft, including certain players improving their stock as they get their final work outs in. Keith Langlois thinks it's becoming increasingly clear that the Pistons would have to for sure move up to land DeMarcus Cousins:
- Chad Ford inked roughly 2,000 words on the draft yesterday. The first Pistons reference came as kind of a shock: swapping with the Nets for the No. 3:
- The second reference explains the Pistons intricate plan of attack:
- Chad Ford thinks the top five picks are far from being set in stone. Tom Ziller at FanHouse wonders the opposite.
- Nike global creative director responds to Pistons banning shoes. Arnie Kander may or may not have been asked for comment, but a lethal roundhouse kick ended the interrogation and a life.
- It's been a while since we've had a quotable CV31 tweet:
It's been a while since my last tweet. Being trying to stay focus on the gym and my family. That's my priority.
- The Detroit News says the Lakers are in an unfamiliar position. I'll disagree and let the DBB faithful take this one.
It now seems unlikely that Cousins, despite concerns about some personality issues, would get past Golden State at No. 6. There are rumblings that Cousins will refuse to work out for the Warriors, but they took Stephen Curry at No. 7 a year ago after Curry declined to work out for them.
Unless the Pistons move up in the draft, it’s likely, then, that they will be choosing among the next tier of big men, a group that starts with Ed Davis, Ekpe Udoh and Cole Aldrich. Joe Dumars will take the one he feels is most ready to step in and contribute, with all three having some elements of the toughness, defense and rebounding he’s looking to add.
The Nets have a bit of a dilemma at No. 3 if Favors and Cousins are on the board. I think from a talent standpoint, Cousins has the edge. You don't draft Cousins to play him 10 minutes a night. He's the most NBA-ready big man in the draft. However, Favors is raw talent and could be brought along more slowly. Also, the team plans to pursue Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer via free agency.
If the Nets are confident they will be getting Bosh, Stoudemire or Boozer, it might make sense for them to swap picks with a team like the Pistons. They could get another critical piece of the puzzle at the 3 and still have a high pick to draft a backup big.
The Pistons, meanwhile, are playing a wait-and-see game. They've explored trading up to get their hands on Cousins or Favors, but nothing seems to be happening right now.
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Fan house is saying Ty Lawson is up for grabs for the 10th pick from The Pacers. Not really news for The Pistons but still kinda interesting .
Practice safe sex. Go fuck yourself !
Cole Aldrich at 10?
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
by The Boourns on Jun 15, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
In other news
The mentions about Charlie Villanueva getting in shape are apparently not true. He was spotted yesterday in Hart Plaza looking less-than-svelt:
Uh, me, new?
by Mike Payne on Jun 15, 2010 10:03 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Oh come on, Mike Payne’s not that bad, even if he does post strange photos.
/misinterpret’d
by bugman222 on Jun 15, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Obviously not Chiseled Charlie.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
by The Boourns on Jun 15, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do you make fun of my people?
So all latinos are dominicans to you, huh? That’s
Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?
If the Pistons can't trade up...
…they should trade down (maybe to the Grizzlies 12th spot?). And take Aldrich (who’s dropping like a stone on draft boards), Patterson, or take a gamble on Whiteside.
in that case...........
i’d like to snatch a mike conley from the grizzlies in that trade
by JC no1 pistons fan on Jun 15, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Cousins and the Warriors
Yeah, it’s true that the Warriors haven’t worked Cousins out, but what Keith doesn’t point out is that Curry actually fits in with the Warriors, which Cousins does not. If anything, the Nets or the Kings will get him. I don’t know the Cousins/Lopez backcourt working out well. The Kings, on the other hand, might be able to swing a Cousins/Hawes or a Cousins/Thompson.
If we can’t get Cousins, I saw we grab Aldrich.
by Biz Markie Moon on Jun 15, 2010 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
i think jods gotta go all in on getting cousins.
just get him already. can we have a non-disappointing off season this year? theres no way he will be there when we pick, despite the dream scenarios that people have illustrated. he’s falling no doubt but hes still going to get picked before 7. just go get him joe, unload some of those trade assets or pull something out of your ass. i cant wait for the draft, the suspense is killing me.
by dandresden on Jun 15, 2010 12:05 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I fully advocate that.
Favors and Cousins are the only impact big men in this draft. There are a ton of solid ones who are (at worst) rotation players like Monroe, Aldrich, Patterson, Sanders and so on. All of those are players I wouldn’t mind seeing in a Pistons uniform. But, Favors (on the defensive end) and Cousins (on the offensive end) have the potential to make everyone around them better.
by Quick Darshan on Jun 15, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
honestly
i really, really hope we do end up trading up. the 4th or 5th pick would give us a sure-thing lock on Aminu.
Uh, me, new?
by Mike Payne on Jun 15, 2010 12:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I like the cut of yer jib sir.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
by The Boourns on Jun 15, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
If i woke up the morning of the 25th
and saw that the Pistons did in fact draft Aminu, I would worry about your safety.
Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?
If we draft Aminu, I will purchase a customized Aminu jersey within minutes of the draft and have it express mailed to MFMP.
by garrettelliott on Jun 15, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
In other news, the Orlando Magic held a photoshop contest at the local elementary school to come up with their new logo.
I get the feeling moving up is almost next to impossible.
I don’t think Sacramento or Minnesota is interested in what we have in terms of our other assets.
by Terrence J. Lynch on Jun 15, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
Make a Splash! Cousins/Favors, or...
trade down. Look into grabbing one of several true PGs that are available now, Collison, Felton, Jack, Lawson…all are made available. I’d take a run at one of them, trade down, and grab a rotational big later if that is what we are forced to do. No sense in staying at 7 and grabbing someone who doesnt fit. Let’s shake this damn thing up, we don’t have the right mix right now, too many SG and SF, not enough bigs. I want to see some significant progress this offseason, not just a ho-hum basic draft. We have the opportunity to make a splash.
what?
Unless the Pistons move up in the draft, it’s likely, then, that they will be choosing among the next tier of big men, a group that starts with Ed Davis, Ekpe Udoh and Cole Aldrich. Joe Dumars will take the one he feels is most ready to step in and contribute, with all three having some elements of the toughness, defense and rebounding he’s looking to add.
Remind me again how Ed Davis is ready to step in and contribute with toughness, defense, and rebounding?
by Big Z in Orlando on Jun 16, 2010 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
"It's been a while since my last tweet. Being trying to stay focus on the gym and my family. That's my priority."
Excellent. See to it that you are in fact lifting as many goddamn weights as you can. Try to become Ben Wallace, but retain your shooting skill. We here at detroitbadborrachos.com will love you for these things.
"The Lakers were favored 8 to 1 odds to beat the Pistons. Bullshit." - Bill Davidson, Championship parade, 2004
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