Comments on: Hamilton to the bench http://www.pistonpowered.com/2009/01/hamilton-to-the-bench/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Sat, 25 May 2013 07:23:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: CaptBackslap http://www.pistonpowered.com/2009/01/hamilton-to-the-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-17 CaptBackslap Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:50:51 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=415#comment-17 I'm not sure that Tayshaun moving back to the SF spot full-time means much for Afflalo's total minutes, since he'll probably get backup SF minutes (Rip will probably get some of those as well, but there will be plenty of times when Prince and AI are both off the floor), as well as spot usage when another SG has foul trouble or whatnot. I'd say his total minutes will decline a bit, to maybe 13 a game, but he'll still be a key rotation piece. The only thing I'm nervous about with this move is Will Bynum being promoted to the full-time backup point. I like the kid and I think he'll be a good player, but I'm not sure if he's ready for that much responsibility this year. His turnovers have been down a lot when he's had a chance to play in the past month, though, so there's definitely hope on that front too. I’m not sure that Tayshaun moving back to the SF spot full-time means much for Afflalo’s total minutes, since he’ll probably get backup SF minutes (Rip will probably get some of those as well, but there will be plenty of times when Prince and AI are both off the floor), as well as spot usage when another SG has foul trouble or whatnot. I’d say his total minutes will decline a bit, to maybe 13 a game, but he’ll still be a key rotation piece.

The only thing I’m nervous about with this move is Will Bynum being promoted to the full-time backup point. I like the kid and I think he’ll be a good player, but I’m not sure if he’s ready for that much responsibility this year. His turnovers have been down a lot when he’s had a chance to play in the past month, though, so there’s definitely hope on that front too.

]]> By: Detroit vs Toronto Open Thread - Hamilton coming off the bench - Raptors Republic http://www.pistonpowered.com/2009/01/hamilton-to-the-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Detroit vs Toronto Open Thread - Hamilton coming off the bench - Raptors Republic Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:23:58 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=415#comment-16 [...] Iverson and the Pistons went with the less-likely-to-disrupt-team-chemistry option. According to Pistons Powered, Will Byum is set to see minutes at the backup PG as Arron Afflalo is further pushed out of the [...] [...] Iverson and the Pistons went with the less-likely-to-disrupt-team-chemistry option. According to Pistons Powered, Will Byum is set to see minutes at the backup PG as Arron Afflalo is further pushed out of the [...]

]]> By: Jack http://www.pistonpowered.com/2009/01/hamilton-to-the-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Jack Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:33:02 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=415#comment-15 no offense but what are you offering I can't get in 50 other places no offense but what are you offering I can’t get in 50 other places

]]> By: Drew http://www.pistonpowered.com/2009/01/hamilton-to-the-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Drew Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:08:41 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=415#comment-14 Finally Michael Curry has done something smart in his tenure as Pistons Head Coach!! Rip belongs on the bench ever since we aquired AI. The lineup that they were running while Rip was hurt was working. Stuckey and AI were just starting to get their rhythm together. Also putting Prince back at small forward will definitely help as well. He cannot handle a power forward on the defensive side of the ball. Finally Michael Curry has done something smart in his tenure as Pistons Head Coach!! Rip belongs on the bench ever since we aquired AI. The lineup that they were running while Rip was hurt was working. Stuckey and AI were just starting to get their rhythm together. Also putting Prince back at small forward will definitely help as well. He cannot handle a power forward on the defensive side of the ball.

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