Comments on: Rodney Stuckey explains how therapy made him less confrontational and more positive http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:22:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Todd http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64337 Todd Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:45:07 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64337 Ok, so I admit that my intention was simply to raise the issue of the value of such an individual/group in a person's life. I will note that your characterization seems to focus more on your own situation rather than on the intended focus, e.g. athletes. Most individuals in our present society, particularly those that have some superior level of income/fame, view life through a me-shaped prism that distorts the true reality of the world around them. They further exacerbate the problem by surrounding themselves with individuals who merely agree with everything they say, rather than providing an alternative perspective. Stuckey's example shows that with the added insight and questioning of others, we can begin to re-analyze our lens for viewing others and the world at large. Isn't that something that we all could benefit from? Ok, so I admit that my intention was simply to raise the issue of the value of such an individual/group in a person’s life. I will note that your characterization seems to focus more on your own situation rather than on the intended focus, e.g. athletes. Most individuals in our present society, particularly those that have some superior level of income/fame, view life through a me-shaped prism that distorts the true reality of the world around them. They further exacerbate the problem by surrounding themselves with individuals who merely agree with everything they say, rather than providing an alternative perspective. Stuckey’s example shows that with the added insight and questioning of others, we can begin to re-analyze our lens for viewing others and the world at large. Isn’t that something that we all could benefit from?

]]> By: tarsier http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64237 tarsier Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:18:11 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64237 Most players averaging between 10 and 20 ppg will have such ups and downs. An occasional 30 point night followed by a 6 point outing is well within the normal, acceptable, and expected fluctuations. Most players averaging between 10 and 20 ppg will have such ups and downs. An occasional 30 point night followed by a 6 point outing is well within the normal, acceptable, and expected fluctuations.

]]> By: tarsier http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64236 tarsier Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:16:19 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64236 "should be mandatory for professional athletes (frankly for most anyone)." I have to strongly disagree. I'm sure such a thing can be helpful for some people. I am sure it would be useless to some others. And I am sure it would be detrimental to still others. What the splits there are, I have no idea. But I would be pissed if somehow it became mandatory for me to spend my money to talk to a therapist or some such. It's not something I want or need. It's not something I believe I would find beneficial, although I could be wrong on that count. And I definitely have more important ways to spend my money. “should be mandatory for professional athletes (frankly for most anyone).”

I have to strongly disagree. I’m sure such a thing can be helpful for some people. I am sure it would be useless to some others. And I am sure it would be detrimental to still others. What the splits there are, I have no idea. But I would be pissed if somehow it became mandatory for me to spend my money to talk to a therapist or some such. It’s not something I want or need. It’s not something I believe I would find beneficial, although I could be wrong on that count. And I definitely have more important ways to spend my money.

]]> By: tarsier http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64235 tarsier Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:09:41 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64235 Yeah, it is hard for outsiders to say whether a guy is really injured. In both cases, I would guess that they could be playing, and would be if the wins were needed. But since the wins aren't the teams are erring on the side of caution and letting the players heal more fully. But I am guessing that if they had fully recovered, they'd be playing now. Maybe I am too optimistic about the teams' sportsmanship though. Yeah, it is hard for outsiders to say whether a guy is really injured. In both cases, I would guess that they could be playing, and would be if the wins were needed. But since the wins aren’t the teams are erring on the side of caution and letting the players heal more fully. But I am guessing that if they had fully recovered, they’d be playing now. Maybe I am too optimistic about the teams’ sportsmanship though.

]]> By: John http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64223 John Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:56:22 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64223 Great to see/hear that Stuckey is growing as a person, and hopefully as a player. I stil lcant understand why someone with his obvious talents has 30 pt nights followed by 6 pt nights, but I'm hoping he can turn over a new leaf and once the team rids itself of some bad seeds -I'm looking at you CV31 (and hopefully BG, somehow some way)-then this team can begin to make genuine progress. I only fear that they are still playing too well (amazing to say) that they won't secure a quality top 5 pick in the draft and therefore be stuck with somebody who is a gamble and not someone who is a difference maker. We shall see.   BTW, why can JJ get consistent minutes anymore? I'm not sure Frank entirely knows what he is doign yet. Better than Kuester, sure, but still too many inconsistencies with minutes and guys not knowing their role with regularity IMO. Great to see/hear that Stuckey is growing as a person, and hopefully as a player. I stil lcant understand why someone with his obvious talents has 30 pt nights followed by 6 pt nights, but I’m hoping he can turn over a new leaf and once the team rids itself of some bad seeds -I’m looking at you CV31 (and hopefully BG, somehow some way)-then this team can begin to make genuine progress. I only fear that they are still playing too well (amazing to say) that they won’t secure a quality top 5 pick in the draft and therefore be stuck with somebody who is a gamble and not someone who is a difference maker. We shall see.
 
BTW, why can JJ get consistent minutes anymore? I’m not sure Frank entirely knows what he is doign yet. Better than Kuester, sure, but still too many inconsistencies with minutes and guys not knowing their role with regularity IMO.

]]> By: Todd http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64222 Todd Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:53:20 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64222 This is one of the things that I believe more players need to consider. Whether it is a therapist, life coach, spiritual mentor, or whatever, having that person that is outside your posse and the team that actually can help bring clarity and doesn't simply rubber stamp everything you say should be mandatory for professional athletes (frankly for most anyone). I am glad to see that not only has Rodney taken such steps, but he has spoken openly about the process and its positive developments in his personal and professional life. Here's to more players taking these positive steps! This is one of the things that I believe more players need to consider. Whether it is a therapist, life coach, spiritual mentor, or whatever, having that person that is outside your posse and the team that actually can help bring clarity and doesn’t simply rubber stamp everything you say should be mandatory for professional athletes (frankly for most anyone).

I am glad to see that not only has Rodney taken such steps, but he has spoken openly about the process and its positive developments in his personal and professional life.

Here’s to more players taking these positive steps!

]]> By: Jacob http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64213 Jacob Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:32:37 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64213 This is awesome. Stuckey has the physical gifts, has always been able to get to the hoop, and has improved his outside jump shot this season. All that is just basketball though. Going to therapy seems to have helped Stuckey the person which has translated into better intangibles on the court. His attitude, commitment, and leadership have all turned up several notches this season. Regardless of his success on the court, this is great to hear. This is awesome. Stuckey has the physical gifts, has always been able to get to the hoop, and has improved his outside jump shot this season. All that is just basketball though. Going to therapy seems to have helped Stuckey the person which has translated into better intangibles on the court. His attitude, commitment, and leadership have all turned up several notches this season. Regardless of his success on the court, this is great to hear.

]]> By: D_S_V http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64205 D_S_V Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:06:03 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64205 Yea I can't say I catch every Raptors game so I don't know if Bargnani is actually hurt... same with the Nets who gave Deron the game off against Miami and we'll see how the rest of the season plays out. I'd just love to see Detroit move ahead a few spots here at end of the season. It's a shame our 4-20 start couldn't give us better position at the end of the season. Yea I can’t say I catch every Raptors game so I don’t know if Bargnani is actually hurt… same with the Nets who gave Deron the game off against Miami and we’ll see how the rest of the season plays out. I’d just love to see Detroit move ahead a few spots here at end of the season. It’s a shame our 4-20 start couldn’t give us better position at the end of the season.

]]> By: 2Tough http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64167 2Tough Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:54:11 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64167 I wonder if Stuckey will up his visits to the therapist to 7 days a week after that collapse last night. Hopefully that failure didn't shatter his fragile ego, but it probably did. I wonder if Stuckey will up his visits to the therapist to 7 days a week after that collapse last night. Hopefully that failure didn’t shatter his fragile ego, but it probably did.

]]> By: tarsier http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-64162 tarsier Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:42:57 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/04/rodney-stuckey-explains-how-therapy-made-him-less-confrontational-and-more-positive/#comment-64162 I would be on board with such a plan only if  Dumars got very good value for Stuckey. Normally, I would like the notion of selling high, but it seems that Stuckey has developed excellent chemistry and rapport with the other core Pistons. So he is only worth trading in a deal that is a clear win for Detroit. If its iffy, I'd hang on to Stuckey. I would be on board with such a plan only if  Dumars got very good value for Stuckey. Normally, I would like the notion of selling high, but it seems that Stuckey has developed excellent chemistry and rapport with the other core Pistons. So he is only worth trading in a deal that is a clear win for Detroit. If its iffy, I’d hang on to Stuckey.

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