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 Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:21 pm Post subject: The Official Pistons Thread (29-53): Y U NO TANK? |
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Detroit Pistons:
Coaching Staff:
HC: TBD
AC: TBD
AC: TBD
AC: TBD
Roster:
PG Jose Calderon
PG Will Bynum
G Brandon Knight (PG)
G Rodney Stuckey
SG Kim English
SG/SF Corey Maggette
SF Kyle Singler
SF Khris Middleton
SF/PF Charlie Villanueva
PF Jason Maxiell
PF Jonas Jerebko
PF/C Greg Monroe
C Andre Drummond
C Slava Kravtsov
Draft Picks:
2013 NBA Draft
#7 - pending lotter7
#38
#56 - via LAC
Notes
* Pistons owe Bobcats 1st round pick (2013 - top 14 protected; 2014 - top 8 protected; 2015 - top 1 protected; 2016 - unprotected)
Expiring Contracts:
SG/SF Corey Maggette - Expires after 12/13 season - $10.9 M
PF Jason Maxiell - Expires after 12/13 season - $5 M
PG Will Bynum - Expires after 12/13 season - $3.5 M
PG Jose Calderon - Expires after 12/13 season - $
Rip Hamilton's salary comes off the books after 12/13 season - $5.5 M
(Future) Team Needs:
Starting SG
Starting SF
Backup PG
Backup PF/C
Starting PG?
Potential Draft Targets:
Michigan | SO PG | Trey Burke | Projected: Lottery
Syracuse |SO G | Michael Carter-Williams | Projected: Lottery
Indiana | JR SG | Victor Oladipo | Projected: Lottery
Kansas | FR SG | Ben McLemore | Projected: Lottery
UCLA | FR SG/SF | Shabazz Muhammad | Projected: Lottery
Georgetown | SF | Otto Porter | Projected: Lottery
UNLV | FR F | Anthony Bennett | Projected: Lottery
Kentucky | FR PF/C | Nerlens Noel | Projected: Top 3
Texas | SO PG | Myck Kabongo | Projected: TBD
International | PG Dennis Schroeder | Projected: TBD
Miami (FL) | SO PG | Shane Larkin | Projected: TBD
Detroit | JR PG | Ray McCallum | Projected: TBD
SDSU | JR SG | Jamaal Franklin | Projected: TBD
Cal | JR SG | Allen Crabbe | Projected: TBD
Kentucky | FR SG | Archie Goodwin | Projected: TBD
Michigan | JR SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. | Projected: TBD
Marquette | JR G | Vander Blue | Projected: TBD
Lehigh | SR G | CJ McCollum | Projected: TBD
Providence | FR SG | Ricky Ledo | Projected: TBD
Georgia | SO SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | Projected: TBD
New Mexico | JR SG/SF | Tony Snell | Projected: TBD
Long Beach State | SR SG/SF | James Ennis | Projected: TBD
International | SG/SF | Sergey Karasey | Projected: TBD
North Carolina | SG/SF | Reggie Bullock | Projected: TBD
North Texas | JR F | Tony Mitchell | Projected: TBD
Colorado | JR F | Andre Roberson | Projected: TBD
International | F | Giannis Adetokoubo | Projected: TBD
Louisville | JR PF/C | Gorgui Dieng | Projected: 1st Round
International | C | Rudy Gobert | Projected: TBD
Murray State | SR PG | Isaiah Canaan | Projected: TBD
Baylor | SR PG | Pierre Jackson | Projected: 2nd Round/UDFA
Louisville | SR PG | Peyton Siva | Projected: 2nd Round/UDFA
International | PG | Raul Neto | Projected: TBD
International | PG | Josep Franch | Projected: TBD
FSU | SR SG | Michael Snaer | Projected: TBD
Illinois | SR SG | Brandon Paul | Projected: 2nd Round
International | SG/SF | Jordan Aboudou | Projected: TBD
International | SG/SF | Ivan Batur | Projected: TBD
Arizona | SR SF | Solomon Hill | Projected: TBD
Minnesota | SR SF | Rodney Williams | Projected: TBD
Ohio State | JR SF | Deshaun Thomas | Projected: TBD
Iowa State | SR SF | Will Clyburn | Projected: TBD
International | F | Livio Jean-Charles | Projected: TBD
Minnesota | SR PF | Trevor Mbakwe | Projected: TBD
International | PF | Augusto Lima | Projected: TBD
Arizona | FR PF | Grant Jerrett | Projected: TBD
Missouri | SR PF/C | Alex Oriakhi | Projected: TBD
Kansas | SR C | Jeff Withey | Projected: TBD
USC | JR C | Dewayne Dedmon | Projected: 2nd Round/UDFA
Draft Prospects With Confirmed/Scheduled Contact w/ Pistons:
Interview:
PG Isaiah Canaan - Murray State
G CJ McCollum - Lehigh
G Michael Carter-Williams - Syracuse
SG Ben McLemore - Kansas
SG Victor Oladipo - Indiana
SG Ricky Ledo - Providence
SF Deshuan Thomas - Ohio State
SF Otto Porter - Georgetown
SF Shabazz Muhammad - UCLA
F Andre Roberson - Colorado
F Tony Mitchell - North Texas
PF Grant Jerrett - Arizona
PF Cody Zeller - Indiana
C Rudy Gobert - International
Workout:
SG Brandon Paul - Illinois - TBA
SF Will Clyburn - Iowa State - May 30
1King's Prospect Preference By Position (Subject to Change - Last Update: 5/15):
PG:
1| Trey Burke - Michigan
2| Dennis Schroeder - International
3| Myck Kabongo - Texas
4| Michael Carter-Williams - Syracuse
5| Ray McCallum - Detroit
SG:
1| Ben McLemore - Kansas
2| Victor Oladipo - Indiana
3| Tim Hardaway Jr. - Michigan
4| Jamaal Franklin - San Diego State
5| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Georgia
SF:
1| Otto Porter - Georgetown
2| Shabazz Muhammad - UCLA
3| Tony Snell - New Mexico
4| Andre Roberson - Colorado
5| Giannis Adetokoubo - International
PF:
1| Anthony Bennett - UNLV
2| Tony Mitchell - North Texas
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C:
1| Nerlens Noel - Kentucky
2| Gorgui Dieng - Louisville
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| Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet. A team thread that can actually be updated.
So glad old one reached 100
Wish they would just call all in on youth movement starting lineup of
PG- Knight
SG- Stuckey
SF- Singler
PF- Monroe
C- Drummond
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1King
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| Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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If anyone sees any mistakes or has any suggestions to update the op let me know.
Also, if anyone has any catchy, funny, etc. ideas for the thread title let me know. I wanted to go with "Awaiting Drummond's Debut" but it was too long. 
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| Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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How has Khris Middleton looked in preseason so far? I'm a big fan and think he can do some things off the bench offensively.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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| DougE14 wrote: | | How has Khris Middleton looked in preseason so far? I'm a big fan and think he can do some things off the bench offensively. |
Really not much IMO.
But with a thin roster of talent he may get minutes.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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| detfan782004 wrote: | | DougE14 wrote: | | How has Khris Middleton looked in preseason so far? I'm a big fan and think he can do some things off the bench offensively. |
Really not much IMO.
But with a thin roster of talent he may get minutes. |
That's a shame. Hopefully he gets a little run. He's got a smooth offensive game, so hopefully he shows that when he gets an opportunity.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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| DougE14 wrote: | | detfan782004 wrote: | | DougE14 wrote: | | How has Khris Middleton looked in preseason so far? I'm a big fan and think he can do some things off the bench offensively. |
Really not much IMO.
But with a thin roster of talent he may get minutes. |
That's a shame. Hopefully he gets a little run. He's got a smooth offensive game, so hopefully he shows that when he gets an opportunity. |
I would rather they trade off vets and play all the kids. Its not going to be a winning year anyhow.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:25 am Post subject: |
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What are you guys hoping for this year? Last year I was on the let's tank bandwagon for obvious reasons, but this year I'm a little more torn.
Also, hope there's a decent crowd Wednesday. Any word on if it looks to be a sellout?
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| gl81 wrote: | What are you guys hoping for this year? Last year I was on the let's tank bandwagon for obvious reasons, but this year I'm a little more torn.
Also, hope there's a decent crowd Wednesday. Any word on if it looks to be a sellout? |
I sure hope so. Lin/Harden's Rockets debut. 
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1King
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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| gl81 wrote: | What are you guys hoping for this year? Last year I was on the let's tank bandwagon for obvious reasons, but this year I'm a little more torn.
Also, hope there's a decent crowd Wednesday. Any word on if it looks to be a sellout? |
I want to see development from Knight, Monroe, and Drummond (and the other young guys). That is my biggest concern/desire this year. As long as those guys are developing I am not overly concerned with lottery/8th seed this year.
Looking forward to getting Maggette/CV/Maxiell (though I like Maxiell a lot, always have dating back to his days at Cincy) and any of the other bad contracts off the team in the offseason.
I doubt it would be a sellout, though that is just a guess.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Crowd was chanting something along the lines of "we want Drummond" in the final preseason game. Hopefully Frank listens. Starting Maxiell is just a terrible idea. You have a 7 foot freak, use him.
As for want I want to see. Progression from Knight. I want to see him become a better distributor and limit his turnovers. I'd also like to see him finish stronger around the rim. Monroe, I want to see him add a consistent jump shot to his game and get a little scrappier. Sometimes it seems like he's afraid of contact...
Those 2 have to progress if we want a shot at the Playoffs. If they do, I think there's a real shot at the 8 seed.
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1King
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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| ManeLine wrote: | Crowd was chanting something along the lines of "we want Drummond" in the final preseason game. Hopefully Frank listens. Starting Maxiell is just a terrible idea. You have a 7 foot freak, use him.
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Disagree. Fans should never dictate who starts or gets minutes. Maxiell has done pretty well as a starter. I have no problem with Drummond coming off the bench to start the season so he can transition a bit and get used to the rigors of the NBA. Him being on 2nd team also allows him to get more offensive touches to develop his offensive game more.
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Typical_Lions
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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I want to see progression from the guys as they learn how to play with one another in Frank's system. Just as important I would like to see them play hard all the time. I can take losing but I cannot take a lackadaisical effort.
After this year Hamilton, Maxiell, Bynum, and Maggette will be off the books. Daye's might not get a qualifying offer. Charlie V has a player option for $8.5 million (yuck) that he would be a fool not to exercise. All in all it could make for an interesting off-season for 2013-2014. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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| 1King wrote: | | ManeLine wrote: | Crowd was chanting something along the lines of "we want Drummond" in the final preseason game. Hopefully Frank listens. Starting Maxiell is just a terrible idea. You have a 7 foot freak, use him.
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Disagree. Fans should never dictate who starts or gets minutes. Maxiell has done pretty well as a starter. I have no problem with Drummond coming off the bench to start the season so he can transition a bit and get used to the rigors of the NBA. Him being on 2nd team also allows him to get more offensive touches to develop his offensive game more. |
I say play him. Honestly they are not winning crap this year. Give the kid the minutes and play for that lottery pick and have a stellar core moving forward.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| I say let Frank make that decision. Drummond is really young and the NBA game can be complex. No need to discourage the guy right out of the gate. |
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