Comments on: Stuckey is 2nd Team All-Rookie

By: In defense of Flip | Detroit Bad Boys

In defense of Flip | Detroit Bad Boys — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:03:43 +0000

[…] Kelly Dwyer pens a rather solid defense of Flip Saunders (not that he needs much defending these days). (via LB in the comments) […]

By: Ben Q. Rock

Ben Q. Rock — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:05:21 +0000

I like Carlos’ socks. I wore that style when I played.

By: Matt Watson

Matt Watson — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:49:56 +0000

I just read that and I don’t know if I’m even making sense. Feel free to disregard my ramblings.

By: Matt Watson

Matt Watson — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:49:11 +0000

LB: I know exactly what you mean, and I pretty much agree. I don’t think Afflalo deserved a spot on the 2nd team at all, it’s just one of those things where I wish he got at least a single vote.

It’s a weird distinction to make, but 24 players received at least one vote, and I think Afflalo belongs in the top 24. You can’t really justify it using stats, but if you watched him play, he obviously made a nice impact this year.

But I’m splitting hairs and being hypocritical — if I had a ballot and I had to list the top 10 rookies, I wouldn’t include Afflalo. But I wish someone would.

By: Boney

Boney — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:47:34 +0000

Ben Q. Rock,

While you’re criticizing me, don’t forget to mention my pantyhose.

Regards,
C. Arroyo

By: LawyerBoy

LawyerBoy — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:43:16 +0000

To further explain, I just don’t know how one could be disappointed when there was no reason to have expectations in the first place. Sorry if I’m being harsh Matt, but I counted 19 guys who I’d give a vote before I’d give one to Afflalo. I just don’t want to be a blind homer, and Afflalo’s flashes of skill look fantastic, but his resumé has nothing. Anyway, Kelly Dwyer penned this excellent column for Yahoo!, and I just had to share it with DBB. I’ve been making Dwyer’s claim for months now, and I think it’s safe to say that this deals with one of, if not DBB’s most consistently debated, issues:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Asi7ZindYNnrFZ4AXr6PTYm8vLYF?slug=ys-saunderspistons051208&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

By: LawyerBoy

LawyerBoy — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:35:33 +0000

Matt W.: The All-Rookie Team is not supposed to be based on their potential in the league, it’s strictly limited to what the player did in their rookie season. With that in mind, Stuckey’s an alright fit on the second team, and Afflalo … Well, 3.7 ppg and 1.8 rpg ain’t getting a vote. Truthfully, I’m not so sure Rodney’s a better candidate for 2nd team than Yi (despite him not delivering that much of a return on the hype this season). The 17 points Noah got in the voting is astounding though. He shouldn’t have more points than Yi and he shouldn’t miss Stuckey by only one. That’s absurd.

By: Ben Q. Rock

Ben Q. Rock — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:30:43 +0000

Like Carlos Arroyo on defense, I’m a bit slow…

zing.

By: Ben Q. Rock

Ben Q. Rock — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:29:02 +0000

http://www.nba.com/news/all_rookie_080513.html

By: Matt Watson

Matt Watson — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:28:57 +0000

Just updated the post …

By: J

Tue, 13 May 2008 19:28:18 +0000

Any link to the full team lists?

By: Ben Q. Rock

Ben Q. Rock — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:14:25 +0000

—MEMO—

To: Joe Dumars, General Manager, Detroit Pistons

From: Otis Smith, General Manager, Orlando Magic

RE: Stuckey

Message: You’re welcome.