Comments on: Rodney Stuckey rarely dunks when he goes inside and other thoughts on the point guard’s future with the Detroit Pistons http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Travis http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3681 Travis Fri, 14 May 2010 18:12:15 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3681 Yeah too bad they didn't draft Lawson.  Or too bad they didn't do that trade in the offseason: Tay, Rip, Stuckey for Ray Allen, Big Baby and Rondo... I was opposed of it at the time, but in hindsight it would have been one of the greatest trades in Piston history. Yeah too bad they didn’t draft Lawson.  Or too bad they didn’t do that trade in the offseason: Tay, Rip, Stuckey for Ray Allen, Big Baby and Rondo… I was opposed of it at the time, but in hindsight it would have been one of the greatest trades in Piston history.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3673 Dan Feldman Thu, 13 May 2010 17:47:42 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3673 <p>I think Stuckey played his best last year as a shooting guard next to Chucky Atkins. Funny thing was he actually distributed well from that spot. I think you're right. His</p> <p>And that's a very intriguing about trading for Billups. I'd say the most likely way Billups returns is as a free agent after next season if the Nuggets commit to Lawson.</p> <p>As far as a trade, I imagine Prince's expiring contract would likely be involved. And I think Stuckey's height, strength and ability to drive would complement Lawson perfectly. (If only Detroit had drafted Lawson last year...) It would take more to get Denver to bite, but those two would probably be the centerpieces.</p> I think Stuckey played his best last year as a shooting guard next to Chucky Atkins. Funny thing was he actually distributed well from that spot. I think you’re right. His

And that’s a very intriguing about trading for Billups. I’d say the most likely way Billups returns is as a free agent after next season if the Nuggets commit to Lawson.

As far as a trade, I imagine Prince’s expiring contract would likely be involved. And I think Stuckey’s height, strength and ability to drive would complement Lawson perfectly. (If only Detroit had drafted Lawson last year…) It would take more to get Denver to bite, but those two would probably be the centerpieces.

]]> By: Travis http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3672 Travis Thu, 13 May 2010 12:31:01 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3672 Some players just don't dunk as much, even if it seems they can.  I've seen him do some amazing dunks and then I've see him settle for lay ups when he has an opening.  Maybe a few years ago when Shaq put him on the floor when Stuckey tried to dunk is in the back of his mind. -- The game where Shaq was ejected and kind of pushed Terry Porter. Playing Point Guard for Stuckey might be too restraining for him, his mental focus isn't on scoring (or dunking) and he seems like he tries to do things that he feels like he must do in order to play PG.  And I think he played best his rookie year when he had no pressure at Shooting Guard, with Billups setting him up. I have a question... Since the general consensus is that the Pistons most likely wont get a PG in the draft, Do you think it is possible that (crazy thought) the Pistons could trade back for Billups?  The chance that Denver would do the same the Pistons did and trade him because they have Lawson, the seemingly future Point Guard. Denver's coaching staff in question (hopefully not) and Alvin Gentry may not mesh well with Billups.  But I think the perfect sitiuation would be giving up, Rip or Tay or heck Charlie V or Ben Gordon....I would give up any of those players for him, maybe just one of them however... Do you think it is at all plausible? Some players just don’t dunk as much, even if it seems they can.  I’ve seen him do some amazing dunks and then I’ve see him settle for lay ups when he has an opening.  Maybe a few years ago when Shaq put him on the floor when Stuckey tried to dunk is in the back of his mind. — The game where Shaq was ejected and kind of pushed Terry Porter.
Playing Point Guard for Stuckey might be too restraining for him, his mental focus isn’t on scoring (or dunking) and he seems like he tries to do things that he feels like he must do in order to play PG.  And I think he played best his rookie year when he had no pressure at Shooting Guard, with Billups setting him up.
I have a question… Since the general consensus is that the Pistons most likely wont get a PG in the draft, Do you think it is possible that (crazy thought) the Pistons could trade back for Billups?  The chance that Denver would do the same the Pistons did and trade him because they have Lawson, the seemingly future Point Guard. Denver’s coaching staff in question (hopefully not) and Alvin Gentry may not mesh well with Billups.  But I think the perfect sitiuation would be giving up, Rip or Tay or heck Charlie V or Ben Gordon….I would give up any of those players for him, maybe just one of them however… Do you think it is at all plausible?

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3671 Dan Feldman Thu, 13 May 2010 07:36:35 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3671 <p><a href="http://hoopdata.com/shotstats.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The league average for shots at the rim is 61.1 percent</a>, according to HoopData. If Stuckey had converted at the rim at that clip, his total field-goal percentage would've been 44.8.</p> The league average for shots at the rim is 61.1 percent, according to HoopData. If Stuckey had converted at the rim at that clip, his total field-goal percentage would’ve been 44.8.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3670 Dan Feldman Thu, 13 May 2010 07:31:02 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3670 <p>Billups had a completely different skill set. For someone who attacks the rim as aggressively as Stuckey and has Stuckey's athleticism, it's a little troubling.</p> Billups had a completely different skill set. For someone who attacks the rim as aggressively as Stuckey and has Stuckey’s athleticism, it’s a little troubling.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3669 Dan Feldman Thu, 13 May 2010 07:30:08 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3669 <p>I think that's why it makes sense to push forward with Stuckey (barring a lopsided trade that's probably not possible or moving up in the lottery). If Stuckey is the answer, you have the answer. If he's not, you'll be in the lottery again, and that's the easiest and quickest way to land an impact player.</p> I think that’s why it makes sense to push forward with Stuckey (barring a lopsided trade that’s probably not possible or moving up in the lottery). If Stuckey is the answer, you have the answer. If he’s not, you’ll be in the lottery again, and that’s the easiest and quickest way to land an impact player.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3668 Dan Feldman Thu, 13 May 2010 07:27:32 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3668 <p>You're definitely right. That's part of the equation. Detroit's 3-point shooting affected Stuckey at the rim, and Stuckey at the rim affected Detroit's 3-point shooting.</p> <p>Until one improves independently, it will be tough to tell which plays a bigger role.</p> You’re definitely right. That’s part of the equation. Detroit’s 3-point shooting affected Stuckey at the rim, and Stuckey at the rim affected Detroit’s 3-point shooting.

Until one improves independently, it will be tough to tell which plays a bigger role.

]]> By: Dan Feldman http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3667 Dan Feldman Thu, 13 May 2010 07:24:59 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3667 <p>Thanks. That was the hope, that since these guys played enough to lead their teams in shots at the rim, they were on the floor for most 3-point attempts.</p> Thanks. That was the hope, that since these guys played enough to lead their teams in shots at the rim, they were on the floor for most 3-point attempts.

]]> By: nuetes http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3665 nuetes Wed, 12 May 2010 23:53:11 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3665 the lack of dunking isn't the problem. its just part of the equation that goes into the fact stuckey shoots 49% on layups. thats the concern. not necessarily the lack of dunks - its the lack of strong finishes period. i'm not sure the league average on layups but it has to be around 60% or better. if stuckey was average think how much better his 40% field goal percentage would look. seeing as how stuckey was top 15 in shots at the rim this year though that 49% holds quite a bit of weight. you can't say its a small sample size or just an anomaly. it has to be a real concern. the lack of dunking isn’t the problem. its just part of the equation that goes into the fact stuckey shoots 49% on layups. thats the concern. not necessarily the lack of dunks – its the lack of strong finishes period. i’m not sure the league average on layups but it has to be around 60% or better. if stuckey was average think how much better his 40% field goal percentage would look. seeing as how stuckey was top 15 in shots at the rim this year though that 49% holds quite a bit of weight. you can’t say its a small sample size or just an anomaly. it has to be a real concern.

]]> By: DaveG http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/comment-page-1/#comment-3662 DaveG Wed, 12 May 2010 22:31:07 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2010/05/rodney-stuckey-rarely-dunks-when-he-goes-inside-and-other-thoughts-on-the-point-guards-future-with-the-detroit-pistons/#comment-3662 Chauncey Billups rarely dunked in 2004, give Stuck a break. Dunking is overrated. Chauncey Billups rarely dunked in 2004, give Stuck a break. Dunking is overrated.

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