Comments on: Signing Ben Wallace was a great move

By: MPM

MPM — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:29:42 +0000

I should clarify: a 26 year old guy like Chris Wilcox isn’t really past his prime but I think he’s plateaued, or at least you aren’t going to get much more out of him at the 5 (he’s better at 4 tho).

Also I don’t buy the idea that a guy getting say 3 bpg is vastly superior to a guy getting 1.5 bpg but more scoring. Blocking is overrated b/c it happens so infrequently and inconsistently; playing solid post d that causes too shallow or too hard a shot is just as good.

By: MPM

MPM — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:21:57 +0000

In and of itself right now it’s a good signing. But as a concerned fan I really don’t like the recent moves at center; now we have him, Wilcox, and KB there when we should have just traded Maxiell (or anyone earning less) to the Hornets for Tyson Chandler instead of signing two backup non-scoring centers past their prime (Wilcox and Wallace). Also that would have made more room for our three excellent combo forward draft picks but instead the roster is bloated now. Maybe later on Joe D will make a decent trade though, like, I dunno, Tayshaun and Wilcox for Chris Kaman (Daye and Summers competing for the 3 spot would be siiiick). Rafer Alston might be moveable too, would be nice to have a real pg .

By: Pete in Redford

Pete in Redford — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:48:31 +0000

This is a brilliant move for PR, a good move for the team and the right move for Ben. I predict he will work VERY hard for a year in a reserve role, show the young guys how you work to be ready to play, and retire gracefully and with much affection as a Piston at the end of the year, as it should be.

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:47:10 +0000

What really needs to happen is we need to get Ben Wallace to post on here so we can figure things out.

By: JB

JB — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:09:45 +0000

We didn’t go after Powe because he will be out until at least Feb. with his injury and I imagine since the almighty K. Brown is now our only legit front court player with decent size, we needed someone who could play now and not “potentially” later. Otherwise, Powe would have been an option. I always liked his grit and hard work….however, if one’s ACL doesn’t heal properly, there goes your investment.

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:50:58 +0000

Ben Wallace is not that old. He takes care of his body better than most players. If he goes out and challenges every street player in one on one until he can beat them all, then he will come into the season with the ability to dominate over Dwight Howard and Shaq. Dwight Howard is a soft player. He can block his shots. He really doesn’t have a lot of moves down low. Wallace must stop him. Although, we don’t even need to be that worried about Orlando. It’ll be stopping Shaq that will be key.

By: buc.town

buc.town — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:52:10 +0000

buc.town Ben will show the young Fellas a great work ethic and that will be value by itself and a solid 10 or 15 mintues a night.

By: mike jacks

mike jacks — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:08:01 +0000

I am not too happy about this move ben iis not the same player he is not nothing more than back up I wish we were gettimg what we use to have but i dont see him being the same ben we still need a starter center with this sqaud we will be out the first round or wont make the playoffs watch and mark my words

By: Dan Feldman

Dan Feldman — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:33:08 +0000

Olando,

Shaq was 12th in the league in rebounding percentage. Cleveland must be hoping you're wrong about the 12th guy not helping a team win games.

By: Dan Feldman

Dan Feldman — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:23:44 +0000

Ian,

I'm not sure how much Ben's mind has to do with it. His body isn't what it once was.

If you're expecting him to shut down the league's best centers, I think you're going to be dissapointed. He can't do that anymore.