Comments on: Introducing Detroit MLE Dreams

By: Dan Feldman

Dan Feldman — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:53:40 +0000

Dominic, you've basically nailed the short list of players I plan to profile.

My best guess is Thomas. He's shown a good amount, has a lot of room to grow and is still pretty young. I could definitely see him reaching the next level.

By: Dominic

Dominic — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:11:27 +0000

I’d love to see you profile bigs and PGs. Specifically, I’d like to know what you think about U. Haslem, R. Felton, Tyrus Thomas, B. Haywood, and any other FAs out there that may be available for the MLE. Also, are there any FAs out there that you think could be poised for a breakout, a la Chauncey? Thanks!

By: Dan Feldman

Dan Feldman — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:07:58 +0000

I don’t think Shaq would have any interest in Detroit. At this stage, he’s trying to win a title and play in a city he finds enjoyable. Detroit would provide neither.

By: Travis

Travis — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:52:13 +0000

Try and get Shaq, might not help winning too much but it would be fun to watch a starting front court of Big Ben and The Diesel. If not the MLE I would try to trade for him (Charlie V straight up, the big waste of space)

By: Dan Feldman

Dan Feldman — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:06:29 +0000

Greenspan, Haywood makes a lot of sense, and he’s definitely someone I plan to profile.

By: Dan Feldman

Dan Feldman — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:05:49 +0000

Nuetes, I think it falls under the spend-money-to-make-money line of thinking. If the MLE signee helps the Pistons become a playoff team, Bynum’s, Hamilton’s, Gordon’s, Villanueva’s and Stuckey’s trade value all shoot up.

By: Dan Feldman

Dan Feldman — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:54:06 +0000

Zeiram, I’m not sure Childress fits a need, making him probably not worth the MLE. I like Miller, but he doesn’t seem like a Dumars player. Ridnour could be interesting if the team believes Stuckey is a shooting guard. Douglas-Roberts isn’t worth that much money. I’d take him as a cheap option, but not much more. I’d love Livingston as a cheap option, but hate him at the MLE. Barnes could be OK, but I’m not sure he’s worth the hassle, either.

By: greenspan3000

greenspan3000 — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:16:48 +0000

I am not sure if Brendan Haywood is considered a possibility for the MLE (I think I read it on another blog), but he seemed like the best possible free agent addition for the Pistons.

By: nuetes

nuetes — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:55:59 +0000

Sounds like a pretty significant undertaking here. I’m excited to read about it.
I’m also a bit scared because Dumars also said Bynum is going to be here for a long time. He plans to use the MLE and he has to extend Stuckey. Plus I’m not even sure about Jerebko’s deal. That would be Rip and Max for 3 more years, CV and Gordon for 4 more years, and Bynum, Stuckey, and MLE for 5 more years. Combine them all and that about max’s out the cap for quite some time. So at what point does Dumars start ditching some of these contracts or is he just going to keep adding on? Then the new CBA and possible future year MLE players. If a significant trade or draft night steal doesn’t come into play here this is going to be at least 5 years of mediocrity. At least.
I don’t think you can play it safe in this draft. The pistons can’t afford to settle for a decent player they have to go for a home run.

By: Zeiram

Zeiram — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:52:45 +0000

Players I would like to have profiled:
Josh Childress
Brad Miller
Luke Ridnour
Chris-Douglas Roberts
Shaun Livingston
Matt Barnes

Looking at that lineup it seems to me that the most intruiging choices seem to be at the guard positions. Namely Livingston, CDR and Childress. I would love a Childress pickup (incredibly value for the MLE), Livingston as well (he is still young and has the skills necessary to compliment Stuckey) but I am a bit lukewarm about CDR. He mirrors a lot of skills we already have on the team.