Comments on: Lessons for the Pistons’ rookies http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: koz http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3250 koz Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:18:46 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3250 Austin Daye should study both Tim Duncan and Rasheed Wallace. Learn how to post up, pick and pop. defend with length, position for rebounding from Duncan, getting off shots inside from Duncan, and the midrange turn-around from Rasheed. Austin Daye should study both Tim Duncan and Rasheed Wallace. Learn how to post up, pick and pop. defend with length, position for rebounding from Duncan, getting off shots inside from Duncan, and the midrange turn-around from Rasheed.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3234 Dan Feldman Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:12:03 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3234 <p>In two year, I'll really like that Brandon Bass call for Summers. But the Pistons see him as a small forward/ shooting guard right now. I'd rather him work at those positions and get in the rotation before trying to become more versatile. But I agree, he has the skill set that could make him a Bass-like four.</p> <p>I think Durant makes a lot of sense for Daye offensively. But as I said above, I purposely picked a defensive player.</p> <p>I like Horry a lot for Jerebko. That's an intriguing one.</p> In two year, I’ll really like that Brandon Bass call for Summers. But the Pistons see him as a small forward/ shooting guard right now. I’d rather him work at those positions and get in the rotation before trying to become more versatile. But I agree, he has the skill set that could make him a Bass-like four.

I think Durant makes a lot of sense for Daye offensively. But as I said above, I purposely picked a defensive player.

I like Horry a lot for Jerebko. That’s an intriguing one.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3233 Dan Feldman Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:08:54 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3233 <p>Brady, I think Lewis would be a decent example. But I purposely chose a defensive player for Daye. And Lewis has become a lot more reliant on 3-pointers than I'd like Daye to be. It's not a habit I want the Pistons rookie to pick up.</p> <p>I think Jerebko will need to improve his rebounding positioning next year, so Rodman tape could come in handy. Jerebko gets a lot of rebounds this year simply because his effort. Next year, opponents will be more concerned about keeping him off the glass.</p> <p>I'm not sure how much watching Anthony would help Summers. Anthony is a good shooter, but there are better players to learn that skill from. And he can drive to the basket very well, but other players set a better example of how to do that, too. Anthony is the complete package offensively, but I don't think it would be a ton of benefit to Summers to tell him, "Go watch Melo, and play offense like he does." Summers might reach that point, but right now he should just work on a limited number of skills. That will get him in the rotation.</p> Brady, I think Lewis would be a decent example. But I purposely chose a defensive player for Daye. And Lewis has become a lot more reliant on 3-pointers than I’d like Daye to be. It’s not a habit I want the Pistons rookie to pick up.

I think Jerebko will need to improve his rebounding positioning next year, so Rodman tape could come in handy. Jerebko gets a lot of rebounds this year simply because his effort. Next year, opponents will be more concerned about keeping him off the glass.

I’m not sure how much watching Anthony would help Summers. Anthony is a good shooter, but there are better players to learn that skill from. And he can drive to the basket very well, but other players set a better example of how to do that, too. Anthony is the complete package offensively, but I don’t think it would be a ton of benefit to Summers to tell him, “Go watch Melo, and play offense like he does.” Summers might reach that point, but right now he should just work on a limited number of skills. That will get him in the rotation.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3232 Dan Feldman Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:02:37 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3232 <p>I think that's a great point, brgulker. Tayshaun plays a lot stronger than he looks. I honestly don't know why that, but I think the answer effects whom Daye should study.</p> <p>If Prince knows tricks to play strong than he actually is, he'd be a great role model.</p> <p>But if Prince is just stronger than he appears, Daye should study Ben Wallace. After all, nobody could provide a better example of how to bulk up.</p> I think that’s a great point, brgulker. Tayshaun plays a lot stronger than he looks. I honestly don’t know why that, but I think the answer effects whom Daye should study.

If Prince knows tricks to play strong than he actually is, he’d be a great role model.

But if Prince is just stronger than he appears, Daye should study Ben Wallace. After all, nobody could provide a better example of how to bulk up.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3231 Dan Feldman Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:00:15 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3231 <p>Levi, I think Nowitzki has improved a great deal on defense. If he can do it, I believe Daye can, too.</p> Levi, I think Nowitzki has improved a great deal on defense. If he can do it, I believe Daye can, too.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3230 Dan Feldman Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:57:44 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3230 <p>Koz, Laimbeer definitely makes sense, but in sticking with Thorpe's theme, I wanted to use current players.</p> Koz, Laimbeer definitely makes sense, but in sticking with Thorpe’s theme, I wanted to use current players.

]]> By: Dave http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3223 Dave Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:55:06 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3223 DaJuan Summers -- Brandon Bass -- learn how to use that lovely midrange jump shot and quickness offensively to it's best effect and how to survive as an undersized power forward defensively. Austin Daye -- Kevin Durant -- in terms of how Durant gets his shot attempts, how he uses his length to his advantage and gets so many high percentage looks over the top of the defense. Also, how Durant draws fouls. Jonas Jerebko -- Robert Horry -- the versatility defensively based around his quickness and mobility along with a well-rounded offensive game. Add a three point shot to become a stretch four type. DaJuan Summers — Brandon Bass — learn how to use that lovely midrange jump shot and quickness offensively to it’s best effect and how to survive as an undersized power forward defensively.
Austin Daye — Kevin Durant — in terms of how Durant gets his shot attempts, how he uses his length to his advantage and gets so many high percentage looks over the top of the defense. Also, how Durant draws fouls.
Jonas Jerebko — Robert Horry — the versatility defensively based around his quickness and mobility along with a well-rounded offensive game. Add a three point shot to become a stretch four type.

]]> By: Brady http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3219 Brady Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:03:21 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3219 I think Battier is a good one for Daye to look at, but offensivly, what about Rashard Lewis? I know that's who he always gets compared to, but Lewis is one of the best shooter-low post players around when he feels like playing. Artest's intensity and stuff is a good thing for JJ to learn, but I think Arnie said this, Dennis Rodman. Obviously you don't want any attidude/offensive tips, but JJ already rebounds at a pretty nice rate and with some Rodman rebounding technique to go with some Artest defense could create a great player.   For Summers I'm leaning towards Carmello. LeBron is just so athletic he doesn't always have to be the sharpest in other aspects (although he normally is). Carmello isn't the best athlete, but he can use his size/strength and score in a multitude of ways I think Battier is a good one for Daye to look at, but offensivly, what about Rashard Lewis? I know that’s who he always gets compared to, but Lewis is one of the best shooter-low post players around when he feels like playing.
Artest’s intensity and stuff is a good thing for JJ to learn, but I think Arnie said this, Dennis Rodman. Obviously you don’t want any attidude/offensive tips, but JJ already rebounds at a pretty nice rate and with some Rodman rebounding technique to go with some Artest defense could create a great player.
 
For Summers I’m leaning towards Carmello. LeBron is just so athletic he doesn’t always have to be the sharpest in other aspects (although he normally is). Carmello isn’t the best athlete, but he can use his size/strength and score in a multitude of ways

]]> By: brgulker http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3216 brgulker Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:01:45 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3216 Daye should study Tay. I know that seems absurdly obvious, but it's true. Not just Tay's game, but Tay's workout habits -- how is Tay able to get so much strength out of a small frame? Daye should study Tay. I know that seems absurdly obvious, but it’s true. Not just Tay’s game, but Tay’s workout habits — how is Tay able to get so much strength out of a small frame?

]]> By: LEVI http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-3215 LEVI Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:15:20 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/03/lessons-for-the-pistons-rookies/#comment-3215 in the early 2000's i heard bill walton say of dirk nowitzki "his feet just won't play defense". in limited play this season, i have seen similar problems with austin daye. the little success he does have with defense and rebounding can usually be atributed to his superior length. also similar to dirk, austin daye has amazing shooting and ball handling skill for his size, six feet eleven inches. i believe that daye should concentrate on offense, focusing on improving his turnaround jumpshot from the mid post or foul line extended, just like dirk. in the early 2000′s i heard bill walton say of dirk nowitzki “his feet just won’t play defense”. in limited play this season, i have seen similar problems with austin daye. the little success he does have with defense and rebounding can usually be atributed to his superior length. also similar to dirk, austin daye has amazing shooting and ball handling skill for his size, six feet eleven inches. i believe that daye should concentrate on offense, focusing on improving his turnaround jumpshot from the mid post or foul line extended, just like dirk.

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