Comments on: Kyle Singler reportedly staying in Spain

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:59:30 +0000

PF is going to be his primary position I’m sure, but if Prince/McGrady both go elsewhere and Hamilton is traded or gets amnestied, he’ll see some minutes on the wing as well I think.

By: Murph

Murph — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:53:31 +0000

“I know everyone is penciling Jerebko into the small forward mix”

Until the Pistons acquire another big man or two, isn’t Jerebko’s most likely position PF (assuming he’s re-signed)?

Right now, without another viable starting big man, isn’t the most likely starting frontcourt Monroe, Jerebko and Daye? Please tell me the Pistons don’t plan on starting 37 year old Big Ben, or the defensively challenged CV.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:18:37 +0000

I know everyone is penciling Jerebko into the small forward mix, but remember, he’s a free agent too. He’s restricted and the Pistons will most likely do everything they can to keep him, but it’s also not a foregone conclusion that he’ll be back. Singler was nice, cheap insurance on the off chance that a team gives Jerebko a way above market offer that the Pistons aren’t comfortable matching. Jonas is similar to Rodney Stuckey — a nice player if the price is right. But if the Pistons have to overpay to keep either guy or both, they are no longer assets.

By: detroitpcb

detroitpcb — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:02:19 +0000

I agree Patrick. This was definitely a player idea, not a team idea. I’m sure Joe wanted Singler in camp.

But we are not that thin at SF. Both Daye and JJ (if we resign him) can play that position. And if those two share minutes at the 3, i think that is the last position on the team we need to worry about.

By: Murph

Murph — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:24:43 +0000

What a lucky break for Austin Daye. Daye will have one more chance to prove himself at SF, without competing for minutes Singler.

By: Vince

Vince — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:50:29 +0000

Wow. Words do not express my dissapointment to not see him play in a Pistons jersey this season :( He’s a great prospect and though his decision to stay in Spain is probs a good one, I still think he’d do better in the NBA… wee that’s my opinion. I just hope this means we don’t re-sign Prince or Tmac – not that I think they’d want to return – and that Daye and Jerebko get big minutes, I’m really looking forward to see Terrico play as well, always was a fan of him in college, I think he’s waaaay too underrated, he’s quick, great shooter, good hands, and lets not forget those hops!

By: tarsier

tarsier — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:38:54 +0000

But playing well here would give him a lot more value. I’d prefer further valuation of Detroit’s assets.

By: ryan

ryan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:36:04 +0000

This seems like a very smart move by Kyle Singler but not a great one for the Pistons. As people have pointed out he might’ve had a role here this year. I guess this means we’ll be force feeding Austin all Daye which I expect to not work out very well.
I think what we’ll know by the end of the season is that Austin Daye is a situational bench guy because he’s not very good defensively. Hopefully he proves me wrong but that’s what I’m expecting.
I do hope that this means we keep Terrico White around and see if he’s got anything other than hops.

By: rob

rob — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:30:06 +0000

Who knows if the Pistons were on board or not, but Daye averaged 20 min/gm last year. I would think they want to see him take on an even bigger role now in his 3rd year, and see if he can be the main guy at SF or not. I’m thinking Jonas will probably get 10-15 min/gm at backup SF. If Daye gets 25-30/gm, thats not much left for Singler, and as a 3rd stringer at that. In Spain he can start and play more minutes, I think.

btw, what is the length of the Spanish season? Could he come back in like March/April if they finish over there by then?

By: D_S_V

D_S_V — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:05:22 +0000

I agree with Travis. Whether or not it is endorsed by Dumars, as long as this doesn’t mean the team will be more likely to keep trying to make the Hamilton/BG/Prince wingman rotation work, I’m OK with it. That’s the beauty of having young, cheap prospects rather than over paid under producing ones: waiting isn’t so bad.