Comments on: Tom Gores says he’s ‘impatient’

By: bvpiston

bvpiston — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:43:20 +0000

The way I see it, he can leave that button alone if he makes this team into a playoff team. Hell, if he makes us into a championship contender, he can wear a tank-top for all I care.

By: frankie d

frankie d — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:38:18 +0000

slightly off-topic, but the pistons could use a true point guard, maybe even a young one.
just saw lilliard go off against the lakers last night. something like 22 points, 11 assists. he looked like derrick rose with a real outside shot.
boy, the pistons could use a guy with his point guard mentality.

By: Desolation Row

Desolation Row — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:13:18 +0000

Whoa, whoa… let’s not jump to conclusions and blame medical marijuana for the subpar D.

Although it may be the cure to improving Daye’s appetite and, therefore, weight problems….

By: Chris N

Chris N — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:17:35 +0000

I don’t think the Pistons are going to strike it rich in free agency next year, simply because the guys worth a max contract are going to stay put and the ones that aren’t won’t be worth getting into a bidding war for.

But, depending on how the season shakes out, there’s probably going to be at least one or two teams looking at having a fire sale before season’s end. A team like the Nets or the Knicks that has a high payroll, older players and are an injury or two away from having a roster that doesn’t work and completely inflexible cap space. I think that’s where interesting deals are going to take place.

As the salary cap penalties are so much more punitive than they’ve been in years past, teams looking at being in luxury tax realm are probably going to look at making deals that they probably wouldn’t have made a couple of years ago.

By: Jodi Jezz

Jodi Jezz — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:56:22 +0000

I wouldn’t mind that…We also need a SG that knock down a jump shot…

By: kingdetroit

kingdetroit — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:45:33 +0000

If we can sign Josh Smith in free agency, I think that’ll be the perfect fit for the Pistons (having Josh Smith playing SF)

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:33:21 +0000

Hahaha

By: vic

vic — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:31:19 +0000

wow I never connected that. Like I said in another post it seems like he hasn’t struck the balance between coaching to teach and coaching to win.

As a coach you have to teach in practice, but execute to win the games with your most talented players, not your most studious teacher’s pets.

We can’t afford half a season of losing before we get it together by fielding the most athletic and talented players on the court.

Last year you pair Monroe with an athletic big man, and all the sudden we’re .500. This year you have an athletic and super talented big man to pair him with. Its an upgrade, use it! Don’t out coach yourself and lose the game.

By: swish22

swish22 — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:27:31 +0000

Agree with both of you guys. Very difficult to get excited watching the same veterans that uninspired me last year!! Pulling a trade off with Prince should be right there for the making. Oklahoma City would probably take Prince for the championship run and they have picks to work with!! C’MON MAN!!!!! Somebody do something!!! Couple more thoughts. WHY is Charlie V still wearing a pistons jersey!!! Austin Daye!! C’MON MAN!!!! Watching the D last night made me think some of these guys are sporting medical marijuana cards in Michigan!!! C’MON MAN!!!

By: RationalSportsFan

RationalSportsFan — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:26:53 +0000

Gores is one button away from respectability. I’d like to see less of my billionaire owner’s chest.