Comments on: Carlos Arroyo moves to Israel http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/ A Detroit Pistons blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Paul M http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144222 Paul M Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:12:19 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144222 I always liked Boykins and it's good that he got paid. That's still killer money for a midget PG who's slowing down. I always liked Boykins and it’s good that he got paid. That’s still killer money for a midget PG who’s slowing down.

]]> By: ohad http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144177 ohad Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:27:45 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144177 http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3520898 I'd rather pay carlos 2.5 rather than boykins 3.5mil... http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3520898

I’d rather pay carlos 2.5 rather than boykins 3.5mil…

]]> By: Ohad http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144158 Ohad Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:44:05 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144158 @Paul: I think they started with the players they knew and saw and liked but those either signed with NBA teams or rival european teams. They found themselves with few choices left. The whole "white chocolate" thing was only because Macabi's owner - ra'anan katz - is the owner (i think) of the miami heat. Is bynum the same? When you'll see him turn the ball over you won't think he went for the flashy pass. you'll just groan inwardly and try to figure out what the hell that was. On the other hand, with the pistons he won't play 20+ minutes in a leading role so maybe with less pressure and other teams learning him to a lesser degree he might pull of a few good games... @Paul: I think they started with the players they knew and saw and liked but those either signed with NBA teams or rival european teams. They found themselves with few choices left. The whole “white chocolate” thing was only because Macabi’s owner - ra’anan katz - is the owner (i think) of the miami heat.
Is bynum the same? When you’ll see him turn the ball over you won’t think he went for the flashy pass. you’ll just groan inwardly and try to figure out what the hell that was. On the other hand, with the pistons he won’t play 20+ minutes in a leading role so maybe with less pressure and other teams learning him to a lesser degree he might pull of a few good games…

]]> By: Paul M http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144129 Paul M Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:27:58 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144129 ohad, do you think it means anything that the team targetted players with reputations of style over substance? Williams improved under Hubie Brown in that regard, but both he and Arroyo still sometimes go for the impressive pass and screw up plays. I don't know anything about Bynum, but hopefully he's not the same kind of player. ohad, do you think it means anything that the team targetted players with reputations of style over substance? Williams improved under Hubie Brown in that regard, but both he and Arroyo still sometimes go for the impressive pass and screw up plays.

I don’t know anything about Bynum, but hopefully he’s not the same kind of player.

]]> By: MarkButter in SoCal http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144099 MarkButter in SoCal Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:00:54 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144099 Like a few folks here, I was excited when Carlos signed a few years ago. I had watched him do some pregame drills when the Jazz played the Clips after I had gotten there early (and my wife wanted to get J. Stockton autograph). But I also think he let his 04 Olympic performance get a bit in his head and he was never the same. Good bye Carlos. Like a few folks here, I was excited when Carlos signed a few years ago. I had watched him do some pregame drills when the Jazz played the Clips after I had gotten there early (and my wife wanted to get J. Stockton autograph). But I also think he let his 04 Olympic performance get a bit in his head and he was never the same. Good bye Carlos.

]]> By: ohad http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144098 ohad Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:43:40 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144098 @QD - Naah. rumors said he asked for 3mil+ a year and that Macabi thought his health could be an issue. Now that Arroyo is here we are done shopping in the US @QD - Naah. rumors said he asked for 3mil+ a year and that Macabi thought his health could be an issue. Now that Arroyo is here we are done shopping in the US

]]> By: Quick Darshan http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144095 Quick Darshan Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:28:50 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144095 Watchout Ohad, there's a rumor that JWill is comin' your way too. Watchout Ohad, there’s a rumor that JWill is comin’ your way too.

]]> By: ohad http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144090 ohad Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:26:41 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144090 @Dike - Will was thrown out. Bringing me to play point is an upgrade over him. At least i would turn the ball over so often or fuck up so many clutch shots. @Dike - Will was thrown out. Bringing me to play point is an upgrade over him. At least i would turn the ball over so often or fuck up so many clutch shots.

]]> By: Paul M http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144069 Paul M Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:08:50 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144069 Maccabi now has two of my least favorite Pistons in the past decade (him and Rodney White). Orlando's backcourt depth has really bled this offseason (Evans, Dooling, Arroyo). I would say that this means more Redick, but I think Van Gundy would sooner send himself out on the court. Maccabi now has two of my least favorite Pistons in the past decade (him and Rodney White).

Orlando’s backcourt depth has really bled this offseason (Evans, Dooling, Arroyo). I would say that this means more Redick, but I think Van Gundy would sooner send himself out on the court.

]]> By: Mike http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144050 Mike Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:28:20 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144050 So Carlos replaces Will as Maccabi Elite's PG. I wonder if this will be an upgrade or downgrade for them. LOL So Carlos replaces Will as Maccabi Elite’s PG. I wonder if this will be an upgrade or downgrade for them. LOL

]]> By: Rob G http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144039 Rob G Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:29:29 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-08-04/carlos-arroyo-moves-to-israel/#comment-144039 Adios, Los. Please don't dribble the ball off your foot too much in Isreal. Adios, Los. Please don’t dribble the ball off your foot too much in Isreal.

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