Comments on: Not all Kim English stories have a happy ending, but hopefully this one will

By: gmehl

gmehl — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:10:44 +0000

Yeah you know San Antonio wouldn’t be wasting his talent. Look at how they utilize players like Gary Neal.

By: Tom Y.

Tom Y. — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:26:07 +0000

English certainly has more than jiust likability going for him. He’s got basketball IQ, a great passion for the game, a work ethic, along with shooting and defense. He could develop into another Afllalo, or a Bruce Bowen type of role player. As Frankie D mentioned, that’s exactly the type of player this team needs, and hopefully they’ll realize this and give him a real chance soon.

By: bugsygod

bugsygod — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:22:42 +0000

On your salary page, it shows English with a partially guaranteed contract. Is that correct and how much is guaranteed?

By: Crispus

Crispus — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:46:26 +0000

It would be crippling if Joe D didn’t make some room on the roster by trading veterans. Maxiell needs to go. Maggette and Tayshaun should go. Opening up the SF spot for Singler, JJ and Daye and getting English and Drummond some major PT might not win us a ton of games, but it will bring about that Internal Improvement that’s been written about extensively on this blog. It will also give us a better idea of where we stand talent-wise and what needs to happen with the roster.

By: frankie d

frankie d — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:33:40 +0000

the way the pistons have treated kim english is indicative of why they have been mired in less than mediocrity for so long.
here is a guy with skills and talents – 3 point shooting and leadership – that the team sorely needs.
but instead of giving that player the chance to show whether he can provide those skills and talents for the team consistently, the team continues down the path with old players they definitely know will ultimately be deficient.
the problem starts with dumars – for failing to sweep the roster clear of veteran dead weight – and responsibility also falls on coaches – especially kuester and frank – for failing to comprehend the best way to move forward and away from the swamp of the last few years.
i see english, unfortunately, becoming another aaron afflalo. with another team.
imho, the biggest problem the team has, and has had for a number of years, is on-court leadership. ever since chauncey left, they’ve had no one to fill that on court role. i thought afflalo was perfect for the job, but obviously joe d thought otherwise.
imho, english is perfect for the job. and he’ll do it either here or elsewhere.

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:31:46 +0000

This franchise may, realistically, only have 12 players under contract for 2013-14 (including the two draft picks). At a salary of less than $1mm, a one-year positive history with the club, and having already beaten out training camp invites (Flynn & Williams)…I will say there’s a better chance English is on next year’s squad than not.

By: DasMark

DasMark — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:13:35 +0000

I hope he becomes a rotation player. Detroit may need cheap contracts after they likely gut the roster this offseason.

By: Georgio

Georgio — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:03:49 +0000

If guys like Kyle Korver and Steve Novak can make it in the league based on their 3 pt shooting, I see no reason that English, with his legitimate SG size and willingness to defend, cannot make it also. He just needs a real opportunity to show that he can consistently knock down that shot. Another thing about English is that he runs the floor and finishes on the break very well and the ball doesn’t get stuck in his hands, he keeps it moving, all qualities that bode well for his NBA career.

By: Corey

Corey — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:50:20 +0000

On the plus side- roster depth is so bad at SG, they’re almost sure to need him at some point.

By: DG

DG — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:49:49 +0000

At the least, though, he should still be able to go overseas and make some casholla. I would love to see him stick in detroit though. I think his personality makes him valuable.