Comments on: 3-on-3: Tayshaun Prince

By: MobTown

MobTown — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:49:55 +0000

I know that Dumars has been operating under a certain M.O. for the past couple of years, but I’d be surprised if Dumars is given that much rope, especially with a malcontent like Prince.
I don’t think Dumars will be allowed to give out a contract like 4 years and 20 mil for a player in his early 30′s. Especially with Prince having that back injury in 2010. It just has to make you think twice about his utility going forward.
Stuckey, Daye, Gordon, and Knight are all going to want the ball in their hands. Prince is no longer needed as the primary option, and I don’t think he wants to be.
When it comes down to it, they have Daye, who’s been waiting for 2 years to get his chance, and Jerebko, although relegated to the 4, is actually a 3 who can give opposing players fits with his defense and hustle.
You throw in the fact that they’ll likely get rid of either Hamilton or Villanueva through the amnesty clause and you’re looking at a team that could potentially sign another big to complement Monroe and beef up interior D.
Gores is not going to be looking to take 2 steps back to take 1 step forward, not this year at least.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:25:40 +0000

I say sign and trade deal for sure!!!

By: tarsier

tarsier — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:36:47 +0000

Matt kinda nailed it. There is no good (basketball, not financial) reason for Prince to come back to Detroit. But given Dumars’ track record, I’m worried there is a reasonable chance of it happening anyway.

By: DVS

DVS — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:55:45 +0000

that’s very true… but i think his reputation and resume will get a few teams bidding higher than maybe they should.
But on the other hand there’s other SF in the up coming FA class that may drive his price down. AK47, butler, Wilson (if he returns from china).. ect.
It’s hard to say, but i think his ring and team USA experience probably gets him a few extra mil than the others.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:45:01 +0000

The only red flag with Prince is the mix of minutes he’s played in his career with his slight frame. I agree that he has a style of game that should hold up with age, but other players with his skillset are typically bigger too. It wouldn’t be a total shock to see the physical beating Prince has taken all of a sudden catch up with him. But I think 4 years/20 million is still fair for him for a contender.

By: DVS

DVS — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:39:41 +0000

* he won’t decline too rapidly…

By: DVS

DVS — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:38:27 +0000

my 2 cents…
1. No. I’m assuming he signs with a contender, so he’ll go back to his “glue guy” role and less of a go to guy like he was last season. He’s better in that role and he’ll flourish on the right contender, but he won’t put up numbers like last season.
2. 4 years for $20 mil. seems pretty fair given princes experience and abilities. He’s old, but he would decline too rapidly given his style of play.
3. I hope not. I wouldn’t be surprised, but i wouldn’t be happy.
He deserves to play on a contender and we need to let Daye, Singler and Jonas have those minutes to develop. It makes sense for both parties.