Comments on: Detroit Pistons #DraftDreams: Meyers Leonard http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: vic http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65719 vic Tue, 01 May 2012 14:47:57 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65719 couple more reasons to choose Leonard over Henson:    1Leonard has a better FG % while Henson played with the best pg in the nation.  This is probably because he is stronger, with more fundamental skill.      2.  Leonard  played a bigger role than Henson in the paint. Henson got to be a support role for Tyler Zeller. If Leonard had less to focus on  with offense, perhaps he could produce more on defense with his size and shotblocking.         3. Leonard is younger. He's a sophomore that didnt really play his freshman year. This year was really just his first step. A big leap may be coming next. Henson was a junior that has gained 40lbs in 3 years. Leonard prrobably hasnt put on his weight yet. couple more reasons to choose Leonard over Henson:    1Leonard has a better FG % while Henson played with the best pg in the nation.  This is probably because he is stronger, with more fundamental skill.      2.  Leonard  played a bigger role than Henson in the paint. Henson got to be a support role for Tyler Zeller. If Leonard had less to focus on  with offense, perhaps he could produce more on defense with his size and shotblocking.         3. Leonard is younger. He’s a sophomore that didnt really play his freshman year. This year was really just his first step. A big leap may be coming next. Henson was a junior that has gained 40lbs in 3 years. Leonard prrobably hasnt put on his weight yet.

]]> By: Coach_Ackley http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65656 Coach_Ackley Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:05:23 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65656 If we do indeed draft like 9, 10 11, or lower then Leonard will be the best prospect on the board because of his talent and skillset and me to i'm tried of being over matched with size when we play the bigger teams we just can't compete like that plus Leonard has 2 things you can't teach which is his size " 7'1" and he's atheltic..... If we do indeed draft like 9, 10 11, or lower then Leonard will be the best prospect on the board because of his talent and skillset and me to i’m tried of being over matched with size when we play the bigger teams we just can’t compete like that plus Leonard has 2 things you can’t teach which is his size ” 7’1″ and he’s atheltic…..

]]> By: Tom Y. http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65619 Tom Y. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:05:39 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65619 I'm totally on board, he's slightly larger than Chandler was when he came into the league, and the large lineup sounds great - and a Prince/BG/CV/Max(/Ben?) bench would be very good too (though probably the league's most overpaid by far). Size+mobility+upside - sounds like we can't not draft him if he's there.  Obviously he does have some question marks but so does everybody else at this point. I'd take him over anyone not in the top 3 (including Drummond). I’m totally on board, he’s slightly larger than Chandler was when he came into the league, and the large lineup sounds great – and a Prince/BG/CV/Max(/Ben?) bench would be very good too (though probably the league’s most overpaid by far). Size+mobility+upside – sounds like we can’t not draft him if he’s there. 
Obviously he does have some question marks but so does everybody else at this point. I’d take him over anyone not in the top 3 (including Drummond).

]]> By: BIGMARV http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65610 BIGMARV Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:24:23 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65610 Me too either him or Zeller its time for a 7 foot starter Me too either him or Zeller its time for a 7 foot starter

]]> By: vic http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65602 vic Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:09:53 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65602 i totally agree.  I dont see any Rodmans in this draft. Faried was a Rodman type last year, but I dont see any this year. Henson is a small possibility... but most people see him as an energy guy, not a defensive superstar. He'd have to put on 30 pounds. Im leaning toward Leonard i totally agree.  I dont see any Rodmans in this draft. Faried was a Rodman type last year, but I dont see any this year. Henson is a small possibility… but most people see him as an energy guy, not a defensive superstar. He’d have to put on 30 pounds. Im leaning toward Leonard

]]> By: Corey http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65563 Corey Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:42:09 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65563 I'm personally so tired of always watching the Pistons be undersized and trying to overachieve against physical limitations.  We've had Ben Wallace and Dennis Rodman - which is kind of like lightning striking twice in the same spot. I loved them both, but what are the odds we are going to get a third undersized but yet somehow incredibly dominant defender on the roster? Just imagine, if they drafted Leonard, our front line could soon look something like: Leonard 7-1, 255-260 lb and highly athletic, defensive-oriented center Monroe 6-11, 250-255 lb power forward Jerebko 6-10, 230 lb small forward This is of course assuming Leonard fills out a little more over 1-2 years as a pro. But look at that: there's not a team in the league that's significantly bigger on the front line. Even the Lakers would only be bigger by about 20 lbs at center (and an inch shorter), and one inch taller at PF.   If Leonard turns into a player, that group would dominate most teams in the paint. I' d so like to move beyond 6-7 centers (Maxiel) and 205 lb small forwards (Prince, Daye). I’m personally so tired of always watching the Pistons be undersized and trying to overachieve against physical limitations.  We’ve had Ben Wallace and Dennis Rodman – which is kind of like lightning striking twice in the same spot. I loved them both, but what are the odds we are going to get a third undersized but yet somehow incredibly dominant defender on the roster?
Just imagine, if they drafted Leonard, our front line could soon look something like:
Leonard 7-1, 255-260 lb and highly athletic, defensive-oriented center
Monroe 6-11, 250-255 lb power forward
Jerebko 6-10, 230 lb small forward
This is of course assuming Leonard fills out a little more over 1-2 years as a pro.
But look at that: there’s not a team in the league that’s significantly bigger on the front line. Even the Lakers would only be bigger by about 20 lbs at center (and an inch shorter), and one inch taller at PF.   If Leonard turns into a player, that group would dominate most teams in the paint.
I’ d so like to move beyond 6-7 centers (Maxiel) and 205 lb small forwards (Prince, Daye).

]]> By: vic http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65558 vic Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:18:25 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65558 the more I think, the more I like Leonard.  Athletic, not stiff - 7'1, 245. You know who else fits that same profile? Tyson Chandler. Thinking from a playoff/championship perspective - I'd rather have a 7 footer in full bloom than an undersized power forward in full bloom (unless he is a Dennis Rodman - type). Having a talented/athletic, 7 footer is worth the risk.  Looking at the contenders in the playoffs, we have a size disadvantage. the more I think, the more I like Leonard. 
Athletic, not stiff – 7’1, 245. You know who else fits that same profile? Tyson Chandler.

Thinking from a playoff/championship perspective – I’d rather have a 7 footer in full bloom than an undersized power forward in full bloom (unless he is a Dennis Rodman – type). Having a talented/athletic, 7 footer is worth the risk. 
Looking at the contenders in the playoffs, we have a size disadvantage.

]]> By: Chris H http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65557 Chris H Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:11:28 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65557 That is true, but everyone in the Pistons organization knows the value of having Ben on the team.  If there is anyone in the NBA who would be more suited to help out Leonard in life and on the basketball court it would be Ben Wallace and Greg Monroe.  They also have difficult home lives, and if I remember correctly, no fathers.  They would be excellent examples of what Leonard should look to emulate outside of basketball.  Also going against those two everyday would only help him develop.  Detroit is not that far from Leonard's home, and he could probably afford to move his mother and if things work out eventually his surrogate family to him.  I think he could be a good pick for Detroit for a lot of reasons both on and off the court. That is true, but everyone in the Pistons organization knows the value of having Ben on the team.  If there is anyone in the NBA who would be more suited to help out Leonard in life and on the basketball court it would be Ben Wallace and Greg Monroe.  They also have difficult home lives, and if I remember correctly, no fathers.  They would be excellent examples of what Leonard should look to emulate outside of basketball.  Also going against those two everyday would only help him develop.  Detroit is not that far from Leonard’s home, and he could probably afford to move his mother and if things work out eventually his surrogate family to him.  I think he could be a good pick for Detroit for a lot of reasons both on and off the court.

]]> By: djunak http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65534 djunak Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:16:35 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65534 I would like to see Detroit draft Leonard and then trade into the first and get Royce White both are a bit of a gamble but Detroit is much more solid then a few years and should be able to get the most out of these two. White has top ten talent could be a very good three/four. I would like to see Detroit draft Leonard and then trade into the first and get Royce White both are a bit of a gamble but Detroit is much more solid then a few years and should be able to get the most out of these two. White has top ten talent could be a very good three/four.

]]> By: gordbrown http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/detroit-pistons-draftdreams-meyers-leonard/comment-page-1/#comment-65512 gordbrown Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:27:22 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=9931#comment-65512 Sorry you are correct. I keep having to remember that the team in New Orleans used to be in Charlotte. Sorry you are correct. I keep having to remember that the team in New Orleans used to be in Charlotte.

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