Comments on: Sporting News Top 50 NBA Players

By: mattwatson

mattwatson — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:00:12 +0000

The problem with Sheed is his fouls. Whether that’s his fault of his reputations, all too often he’s removed from the equation. That almost never happens with Ben.

Most of the time, this team goes as the backcourt goes. I give Chauncey the nod since the ball is in his hands most of the time, but then again, Rip is one of the few players in the league I enjoy watching without the ball.

By: Luke Hackney

Luke Hackney — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:51:40 +0000

Ask five coaches who’d be the toughest Piston to replace and you’d likely get five different answers.

That’s an excellent point made in the article, and a good way to cover their asses. I suppose it’s a touch call, I personally think Chauncey and Rip are bigger assets. And who’s really the team’s heart, Ben or Sheed?

By: mattwatson

mattwatson — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 05:00:38 +0000

Luke: it’s a tough call. It’s clearly between Chauncey and Ben in my book. I can’t imagine what life would be like without either player — losing Ben would alter the team’s identity, but losing Chauncey might completely cripple the offense. It’s a toss up for me.

By: Luke Hackney

Luke Hackney — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 03:55:49 +0000

I don’t think of Big Ben as their best player at all.