Comments on: New York Times notices that the Brandon Knight-Rodney Stuckey backcourt just might work long-term

By: Max

Max — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:19:22 +0000

The question isn’t what is best for Stuckey but rather what is best for the team. Stuckey is practically the definition of a combo guard so the truth is that the Pistons are better off playing him wherever he is most complimentary to the rest of the cast. If they had not drafted Knight, he would be best off at PG. Since they drafted Knight, he is best off at SG. If he was on Sacramento instead of Tyreke Evans, he’d have to play a lot of small forward to compliment their personal. Pretty simple.

By: frankie d

frankie d — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:14:08 +0000

hypocrisy?
check Websters. i may be guilty of certain things, but hypocrisy is not one of them.
i think this is hilarious.
i get criticized by the proprietor of the website because i will respond in a detailed fashion when anyone challenges what i’ve posted.
now, specific posters object to the fact that i refuse to respond in a detailed fashion to the ideas they argue on behalf of.
….whatever.
this is exactly what i noted when i mentioned that others would try to hold me to very specific standards and that i often simply responded to those entreaties.
this is a great example of exactly what i was talking about.
i’m going to restrain myself and not get into a detailed response – complete with citations and links – but i just want everyone to see exactly what i was referring to when i talked about others trying to hold me to standards they might no necessarily uphold.
have a good nioght.
and if lawrence frank was a better coach, detroit would have won tonight.

By: tarsier

tarsier — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:51:27 +0000

Yes, everyone knows that Dumars recognizes that the Pistons need another big. They are thin up front. But he has never said or done anything to indicate that he particularly wants Monroe at PF. In fact, I would be shocked if he did not think that Monroe was equally suited to PF or C. And yes, by Langlois, I refer tot he Pistons’ writer. Because he communicates more with Joe D than just about any other sportswriter.

By: rick77

rick77 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:46:34 +0000

Im in unison on this considering the last I looked at the game it was 18-40 in Denvers favor. I will be patient but damn Pistons Management! This goes out to you to Mr Gores.

By: Jodi Jezz

Jodi Jezz — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:51:50 +0000

What more evidence do you need when Dumars was actively trying to trade for Kaman and McGee at the trade deadline…In addition, look at Monroe’s game…He almost has a consistent mid ranger jumper and he has a nice first step before driving…The guy is suited to play PF…We are just short starting quality big men…
Lanlois?? You mean the writer for the Pistons??

By: tarsier

tarsier — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:17:59 +0000

I did say it was your prerogative. Just pointing out the hypocrisy is all.

By: frankie d

frankie d — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:04:59 +0000

whatever…
i do this for fun. the only people who can tell me what to write are folks who are paying me bucks.

By: oats

oats — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:58:26 +0000

Hate to jump in, but I’d argue Stuckey is better off alternating between playing the point and shooting guard for stretches. That’s what he did behind Billups, and that is what he is doing now. Besides, Stuckey’s annual improvement isn’t much better than when he was playing the point, so I don’t know why I should assume he wouldn’t be the same caliber of player if he was playing that position.

His improvement seems to come from two things: he is hitting more 3s and he is getting to the line more. His improved 3 point shooting probably comes from the fact that he is shooting the 3 better. I know that seems like a stupid thing to say, but the point is that there is no reason to assume it has anything to do with his position change. He is also getting to the line more, but I don’t know how much of that is because of his position change either. Driving to the hoop and trying to get contact was always a major part of his game, and I’m not convinced he is really doing it all that much more frequently. It seems he is just getting the benefit of calls more frequently than last year. Maybe if he stayed at point he has a slight dip in FTA, but keeps his assist numbers up. Does that really change his value as a player? I’d say no, that playing shooting guard doesn’t make him a better player. What playing shooting guard does do is make his limited passing ability easier to swallow for fans.

By the way, the answer to “Is Stuckey a point guard,” seems to be that it is better for the team if he is playing like a combo guard. That isn’t the same as Stuckey is better at shooting guard than point guard, It’s a bit strange to argue he has to be a shooting guard considering how often he handles point guard duties for this team. I mean, his point guard stats are actually quite a bit better than Knight’s. More assists, fewer turnovers, higher assist %, lower turnover %. So how exactly is playing shooting guard helping Stuckey, if that is even what he is doing?

By: tarsier

tarsier — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:42:51 +0000

Stuckey is playing like a typical combo guard. He is often the primary ball handler. He is often not. But I am decidedly unimpressed by your decision to go with the whole, “if you don’t agree with me, I can’t be bothered to give you any evidence” argument. I mean, it is totally your prerogative and all. But weren’t you just about a day ago complaining about people who don’t have facts just ending the conversation?

By: oats

oats — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:36:40 +0000

Understood. I mean that I think if he was on a crappy team Leonard would have the play time to prove he is actually already good. With Jefferson and now Jackson in front of him and making a lot of money it is a little hard for him to get the minutes I think he deserves. Still, 7.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 23.9 minutes per game with a 16.35 PER suggests I might be underselling him some. That gives him 11.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per 36 minutes. He also has a 116 offensive rating and 101 defensive rating. In short, the kid is already a good role player, and I suspect he’d actually be a pretty good starter in a different situation.