Desperation Big - *with POLL*
by victor_e on Dec 19, 2011 2:04 PM EST
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Our guard situation is clogged, but sufficient.
Our small forward situation is ok.
Our big situation is depressing.
Optimally, AD is a 2 and Jerebko is a 3. CV is a3 point shooter, a 5th big. Voskuhl is ?, Maxiell is 6:7, Wallace is 37.
What do the Pistons do?
Eddy Curry? http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/10/eddy-curry-reportedly-in-excellent-shape/
I hear he's in shape, definitely has skills. Could he be another career refreshing for the Pistons (Wallace, Wallace, Billups, McDyess, McGrady)
Samuel Dalembert? Would rather be with a contender... highly unlikely, plus expensive.
Kris Humphries - not a 5, a 4 that rebounds. not a solution. He'd be recreating what we already have with Jerebko/Monroe... not the post defense.
Do Nothing - and potentially be the worst team in the league, maybe acquiring Andre Drummond
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i would suggest
dorsey or evans. but that would never happen.
nevermind
looks like the prospect of a championship got Eddy Curry to Miami
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/987883-over-and-under-on-how-many-games-eddy-curry-will-play-for-the-miami-heat
Trade Stuckey and/or other assets for a big
Alternately, tank, but I think it’s too soon to say Drummond is the best choice (definitely a big though unless we get one via trade).
Anybody can happen!
Kris Humphries
Yes, he’s not a C, and yes, he is not a shot blocker.
But he was a double double machine last year who plays nasty. There’s always, always room for a guy like that on my team.
For some context, part of the reason I’ve been so surly about this offseason’s moves is because a guy like him is available. I’d give him either one of the two big contracts we gave away this summer, and I’d be happy about it.
"With logic he attacks. With statistics he defends."
This, exactly. I don’t care if a guy is undersized or whatever as long as he can perform. And Humphries did just that last year and I’m pretty sure he can do it again. Plus, Detroit is like Minnesota, isn’t it? They’re both cold, there’s some hockey….
by garrettelliott on Dec 19, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Detroit has a fanbase though
I think he wants away from all attention right now. Kinda ironic when you think about it though, here would actually be one of the few places that would revere him for being a run of the mill, scrappy guy
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 19, 2011 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
And the Detroit paparazzi is pretty gentle for the most part.
by garrettelliott on Dec 19, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Not Mike Valenti lmao
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 19, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Since we just spent $50+ million on more of the same
we can forget about Dalembert.
Personally, if I had known Dalembert would have gone this long, I would have offered up to $7.5M/yr for 4 years, then signed Reggie Williams to $3M over 2 years. Let Tayshaun walk and Stuckey take the qualifying offer.
Dalembert and Monroe are a perfect pairing, one of the best case scenarios we could have hoped for this summer. Also, Jared Sullinger would fit in brilliantly with that rotation. Start Monroe and Sullinger, then bring in Dalembert as first big off the bench, or start him when the team needs his D in the starting lineup.
As for the draft, Drummond hasn’t been very inspiring this season, he’s looking more like a DeAndre Jordan prospect. Jared Sullinger’s injury is reason for brief pause, but even with that I’d rank him above Drummond.
That might be a good thing
Jordan fell from a lottery pick to late second round a few weeks going into the draft for a variety of reasons, perhaps we could get Drummond with an early second if he has a truly mediocre season. Small sample size, but so far Jordan averaged more rebounds and scored more efficiently, but Drummond is a better shot blocker. Neither was an exceptional rebounder in college (Cole Aldrich of all people averaged a good 3 boards more per 40)
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 19, 2011 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Aldrich! DO IT JOD!
Talk about a buy low! And he was born in Boournsville, Minnesota! That’s a good sign!
by Shinons* on Dec 19, 2011 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Aldrich has a few years left on contract
But frankly I wouldn’t mind making a play at him if the team declines their option on him for 13-14 (doesn’t seem to be much room in their rotation for him as is). If they aren’t willing to pay him $3 million then we might be able to get him for very cheap
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 19, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
That Reggie Williams signing still frustrates me. Especially if they’re giving Stuckey more time at the two.
why does every assume it was purely about the money
There’s a chance that we did beat it (using the MLE) but he said hell to the no after finding out Joe was going to give Stuckey a big deal. Frankly I wouldn’t blame him, there’s really no room in the rotation for him now
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 20, 2011 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
i certainly wouldnt mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPUeBOlZ3ck&feature=g-u&context=G25fb592FUAAAAAAABAA
Deandre Jordan dunking on two 7 footers at a time for the home team
and Deandre the giant
http://nbadraft.net/andre-giant
Seems to be adjusting
Just to let you know...
Eddy Curry is on my Heat (unfortunately) and we seem very committed to him (again, unfortunately)…
In Pat we Trust
"Sorry if everyone thought we were going to go 82-0" - Dwyane Wade
"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." - Yogi Berra
ha!
Serves LeBron right to have to deal with Eddy Curry
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 20, 2011 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Is it true?
Was he really unable to make it through the second practice?
Welcome... to the Wallace-hood
How about Hamed Haddadi?
He seems to do pretty well in international play and just ended up buried on the bench in Memphis behind an emerging Marc Gasol and ZBo. He’s 26, a legit 7 footer, blocks, rebounds, and is probably worth a look, no?
I don't remember if I posted this or not
but I was thinking about Haddadi a while back, and how it might be a wise business decision for Gores. The metro area’s large arabic population might find new pride in a team featuring Haddadi. Jonas brought Swedes to the Palace that may not have attended otherwise, and Detroit isn’t know for its Swedish population.
increased international appeal probably helps too.
I bet there are plenty of kids in Sweden wearing Jerebko jerseys.
I thought about that too
but he’s Iranian. I know a lot of Chaldeans, Indians, Pakis, Turks, and just about everything else around Iran, except Iranians. I just don’t know that many of them in the area.
Haddadi Is Iranian
and there’s a big difference between Arabs and Persians culturally.
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by V. on Dec 21, 2011 4:08 AM EST up reply actions
Persians account for 61% of the Iranian population. The southwestern parts of Iran, including Haddadi’s home city of Ahvaz, are predominantly Arabic.
Going To Run This By My Biz Partner
Who is Persian. Because culturally, there is a big difference, but maybe it’s the Shia/Sunni thing.
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by V. on Dec 21, 2011 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
It goes beyond than just Sunni vs Shia
Iran and Iraq especially have been fighting over for control of that area for years. Though in all reality they are somewhat united now because of the US involvement with Israel
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Dec 28, 2011 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
A guy with 4 "Ds" in his name, including 3 in the last name alone
Has to play good “D,” right? I mean, I figure it was a similar analysis re offense that got us Olrando Woolridge many years ago.
by Toledo Joe on Dec 20, 2011 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
The important thing is that Mason can call him 'Lodi Dodi Haddadi'
He likes to party, don’t cause trouble, but dunks on everybody
Welcome... to the Wallace-hood
by tads on Dec 21, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
looks like he plans on re-signing with Memphis even though they're rescinding their QO of $2M
he’ll be re-signed for $1.2-$1.5M. I say, offer Haddadi the original $2M and talk up the middle eastern culture in the Detroit Area…should be enough to get him over to Detroit.
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by The Boourns on Dec 23, 2011 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
I think for this team...
anybody who doesn’t generally have the word “guard” or “small” generally associated with their position is an upgrade for this team and doesn’t qualify as a desperation.
what about a Centre who can GUARD SMALL bigs?
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by The Boourns on Dec 23, 2011 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
I don't see why we wouldn't look at Art...
He was named Eurobasket’s Player of the Year for the Baltic League and just signed with the Ukrainian Champions. That said, FUCK YOU EUROBASKET! Seriously, I have to pa $0.34/day just to see basic stats? What the fuck is that bullshit? Does anyone know of another website that has stats for euroleagues?
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
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I Posted This Elsewhere
NO signed Gustavo Ayon yesterday.
http://www.atthehive.com/2011/12/24/2659072/dell-demps-signs-gustavo-ayon-and-what-it-means
I’m a little surprised we didn’t make a move on him. If Tony Ronzone were still around, I’m sure we would have. Judging from his metrics, NO got a steal here.
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