Comments on: Ben Gordon’s 45-point game was one of the, if not the, most shocking ever http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:10:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Max http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-60765 Max Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:22:36 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/#comment-60765 It would be more shocking if Charlie V put up 45 again. It would be more shocking if Charlie V put up 45 again.

]]> By: John http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-60739 John Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:49:47 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/#comment-60739 I'll give him recognition as an overpaid gagger that is one fo the reasons my beloved squad sucks. Gordon has been horrible in Detroit, I dont care if he went for 90 in that game. Detroit still lost, in part because of his boneheaded play at the end, despite the fact they wouldnt have been in the game without him. It one game, the team lost = who f*cking cares!?!?! Its meaningless and that is the main reason for lack of recognition. Stupid post. I’ll give him recognition as an overpaid gagger that is one fo the reasons my beloved squad sucks. Gordon has been horrible in Detroit, I dont care if he went for 90 in that game. Detroit still lost, in part because of his boneheaded play at the end, despite the fact they wouldnt have been in the game without him. It one game, the team lost = who f*cking cares!?!?! Its meaningless and that is the main reason for lack of recognition. Stupid post.

]]> By: rick77 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-60735 rick77 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:31:47 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/#comment-60735 I seriously doubt that Tay's shot's are affecting how many Gordon throws up. Im not gonna give him that excuse,but I am willing to bet that he has not been as assertive as he was in Chicago. We obviously know why that is at least the last few seasons but this one has been a mystery because last year it was Hamilton taking his time. This year he is splitting minutes with Knight and Stuckey and still no breakout until the Denver game. If basketball was like football Id demand he take a pay cut and come back for less money and see what he can do with a team with an identity and decent frontcourt where the court is spread and he can hit open shots. The contract,instability at coaching, and the team have hindered his sucess as well as him not completely grasping his role on the team. Again in a better situation I think he could reprise his old role,but i wouldnt expect many 30 point games but maybe a lot of 17ppg-27ppg games sprinkled in with the right system. He probably would look good playing with Memphis/Oklahoma/Orlando/Miami/ and even New York because they all drive and kick or either have legitamate big men. I honestly feel that is why he is not putting up the points and because he is a liability witha team that has no defensive stopper. His mistakes are maginified. I seriously doubt that Tay’s shot’s are affecting how many Gordon throws up. Im not gonna give him that excuse,but I am willing to bet that he has not been as assertive as he was in Chicago. We obviously know why that is at least the last few seasons but this one has been a mystery because last year it was Hamilton taking his time. This year he is splitting minutes with Knight and Stuckey and still no breakout until the Denver game. If basketball was like football Id demand he take a pay cut and come back for less money and see what he can do with a team with an identity and decent frontcourt where the court is spread and he can hit open shots. The contract,instability at coaching, and the team have hindered his sucess as well as him not completely grasping his role on the team. Again in a better situation I think he could reprise his old role,but i wouldnt expect many 30 point games but maybe a lot of 17ppg-27ppg games sprinkled in with the right system. He probably would look good playing with Memphis/Oklahoma/Orlando/Miami/ and even New York because they all drive and kick or either have legitamate big men. I honestly feel that is why he is not putting up the points and because he is a liability witha team that has no defensive stopper. His mistakes are maginified.

]]> By: danny http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-60730 danny Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:43:18 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/#comment-60730 Most shocking 45+ point performance IMO, is the 2nd of Cliff Robinsons back-to-back 50 point games. He was a solid scorer, but still his first 50 game was a big surprise, so when he scored 50 the very next game, it was downright shocking. Most shocking 45+ point performance IMO, is the 2nd of Cliff Robinsons back-to-back 50 point games. He was a solid scorer, but still his first 50 game was a big surprise, so when he scored 50 the very next game, it was downright shocking.

]]> By: Elliot http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-60718 Elliot Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:33:14 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/#comment-60718 Thats exactly what i have been saying.  Gordon needs to be more assertive and call for the ball.  for him to be effective he needs to take AT LEAST 10 plus shots a game.  Tayshaun could sure give up a few shots, as well as Knight as I would like to see him play more like a point Guard.  Its obvious that ben Gorden is still purest shooter and scorer on the team.  He needs the ball and he needs to become more of a focal point of the offense. It would be nice if he played somewhat into his contract or at least well enough that he could become tradable. Thats exactly what i have been saying.  Gordon needs to be more assertive and call for the ball.  for him to be effective he needs to take AT LEAST 10 plus shots a game.  Tayshaun could sure give up a few shots, as well as Knight as I would like to see him play more like a point Guard.  Its obvious that ben Gorden is still purest shooter and scorer on the team.  He needs the ball and he needs to become more of a focal point of the offense. It would be nice if he played somewhat into his contract or at least well enough that he could become tradable.

]]> By: Steve K http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-60689 Steve K Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:18:33 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/03/ben-gordons-45-point-game-was-one-of-the-if-not-the-most-shocking-ever/#comment-60689 I was watching Gordon's play during this road trip. Why on earth would someone do such a thing? Because I noticed he was averaging 28+ minutes per game. When I saw that stat, I was shocked. I hardly notice Gordon when he's on the floor. So, during this road trip, I followed him during the offensive possessions. Almost every time, Gordon would hover around the three point line, as Stuckey, Monroe, Knight, or Prince worked the ball on the other side of the court. And who can blame them? Those four players have proven this season to be more reliable in working the offense.  Yet, Gordon is on this team for one reason - to score. He was yielding every possession to the other guys. I wonder if one of the coaches told him he needs to DEMAND the ball. Be more aggressive. Because it certainly happened in Denver. Yeah, he got the start, but he had plenty of opportunities as a bench player too, with 28 minutes per game. Bottom line... I agree that this is likely an aberration, but, if Gordon does demand the ball more, he may at least put together some 20+ point nights. I was watching Gordon’s play during this road trip. Why on earth would someone do such a thing?
Because I noticed he was averaging 28+ minutes per game.

When I saw that stat, I was shocked. I hardly notice Gordon when he’s on the floor.

So, during this road trip, I followed him during the offensive possessions. Almost every time, Gordon would hover around the three point line, as Stuckey, Monroe, Knight, or Prince worked the ball on the other side of the court. And who can blame them? Those four players have proven this season to be more reliable in working the offense. 

Yet, Gordon is on this team for one reason – to score. He was yielding every possession to the other guys. I wonder if one of the coaches told him he needs to DEMAND the ball. Be more aggressive. Because it certainly happened in Denver. Yeah, he got the start, but he had plenty of opportunities as a bench player too, with 28 minutes per game.

Bottom line… I agree that this is likely an aberration, but, if Gordon does demand the ball more, he may at least put together some 20+ point nights.

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