Comments on: Pistons recruiting Jose Calderon as his free agency nears http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Thu, 23 May 2013 11:13:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: The Future of the Detroit Pistons (BLOG) | Joey Abro http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-125742 The Future of the Detroit Pistons (BLOG) | Joey Abro Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:38:46 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-125742 [...] of basketball operations for the Pistons, has already made it obvious the team would like to re-sign the veteran, [...] [...] of basketball operations for the Pistons, has already made it obvious the team would like to re-sign the veteran, [...]

]]> By: Ron http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119893 Ron Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:37:20 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119893 James McAdoo is pure ass look at what he's done this season, nothing he came back his sophomore season and was supposed to be the man but he got exposed. He doesnt have a set position because he lacks the requisite ball handling to play the 3 or skill and ideal size to play in the post. He may improve later on but at this point he's a raw prospect that the Pistons need to avoid. Otto Porter on the other hand looks like Tayshaun 2.0 (Not Austin Daye) and is steadily improving considering he's a late blooming prospect. James McAdoo is pure ass look at what he’s done this season, nothing he came back his sophomore season and was supposed to be the man but he got exposed. He doesnt have a set position because he lacks the requisite ball handling to play the 3 or skill and ideal size to play in the post. He may improve later on but at this point he’s a raw prospect that the Pistons need to avoid. Otto Porter on the other hand looks like Tayshaun 2.0 (Not Austin Daye) and is steadily improving considering he’s a late blooming prospect.

]]> By: Tom Y. http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119886 Tom Y. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:19:11 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119886 I think he's good for at least 3 more full seasons, quite possibly 4-5. His game is based on smarts, timing, shooting. Mostly similar guys like Nash, Billups, Andre Miller, Stockton have aged well. I'd take him on a short contract just to teach the team how to play a good offense and mentor a younger PG, but I'd actually also feel pretty comfortable giving him a longer contract and not rushing about finding a replacement. I think he’s good for at least 3 more full seasons, quite possibly 4-5. His game is based on smarts, timing, shooting. Mostly similar guys like Nash, Billups, Andre Miller, Stockton have aged well. I’d take him on a short contract just to teach the team how to play a good offense and mentor a younger PG, but I’d actually also feel pretty comfortable giving him a longer contract and not rushing about finding a replacement.

]]> By: frankie d http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119881 frankie d Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:41:05 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119881 ageed.  the best thing about calderone's presence is that it is an admission that joe's wacky idea about not needing a point guard has gone out the window. by acquiring calderone, even if he never publicly admits it, joe is acknowledging that he was just dead wrong, philosophically, in his approach to building a team over the last few years.  the dramatic difference in the team's simple offensive competence is the surest indication that the team has been in desperate need of a player with calderone's talents.  with calderone, the team simply looks like it has a real plan and that it is not a bunch of guys haphazardly stumbling upon buckets. i've been a fierce dumars critic but this move alone provides hope that he is capable of building another  great squad.   maybe it just takes a long time and a lot of hard knocks for him to move in the right direction.  ageed.  the best thing about calderone’s presence is that it is an admission that joe’s wacky idea about not needing a point guard has gone out the window.
by acquiring calderone, even if he never publicly admits it, joe is acknowledging that he was just dead wrong, philosophically, in his approach to building a team over the last few years. 
the dramatic difference in the team’s simple offensive competence is the surest indication that the team has been in desperate need of a player with calderone’s talents.  with calderone, the team simply looks like it has a real plan and that it is not a bunch of guys haphazardly stumbling upon buckets.
i’ve been a fierce dumars critic but this move alone provides hope that he is capable of building another  great squad.  
maybe it just takes a long time and a lot of hard knocks for him to move in the right direction. 

]]> By: Vic http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119869 Vic Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:25:24 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119869 Yes indeed, the BW3s era or the Combis & Wings era is over hopefully. Keep Jose Yes indeed, the BW3s era or the Combis & Wings era is over hopefully. Keep Jose

]]> By: Crispus http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119864 Crispus Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:58:38 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119864 Resign the man! He can be instrumental in getting the whole team to move the ball better, and he seems like the kind of player who will age well. The Combo guard fever that has been wracking Joe D seems to have finally broken and now we can focus on building a complete starting lineup. Take a hard look at getting rid of Maxiell, Stuckey and Bynum - and JJ too - and doing what it takes to get good again. Resign the man! He can be instrumental in getting the whole team to move the ball better, and he seems like the kind of player who will age well.

The Combo guard fever that has been wracking Joe D seems to have finally broken and now we can focus on building a complete starting lineup. Take a hard look at getting rid of Maxiell, Stuckey and Bynum – and JJ too – and doing what it takes to get good again.

]]> By: Ryank http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119860 Ryank Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:49:41 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119860 I think they have to resign Calderon regardless.  With a young team, you absolutely need to have a veteran ballhandler.  Calderon will not been the same player in 3-4 years, but that needs to be part of the plan...he must have a succession plan...whether that's Knight or someone else, it must be part of the plan.  a 3-4 year deal around $8 million per season with the team's option for the final year will workout well for us.  It'll be tradeable at the end of 2-3 years when it has a team option for the final year.  At minimum, the last year needs to have high performance standards to get full payout.   It's time to get serious about results.  I'm sure Gores is giving them another season to show results.  Joe's going to be wearing a fresh diaper...he made a mess out of the one he's been wearing since 2009 and we've all been dealing with the smell.  I think they have to resign Calderon regardless.  With a young team, you absolutely need to have a veteran ballhandler.  Calderon will not been the same player in 3-4 years, but that needs to be part of the plan…he must have a succession plan…whether that’s Knight or someone else, it must be part of the plan.  a 3-4 year deal around $8 million per season with the team’s option for the final year will workout well for us.  It’ll be tradeable at the end of 2-3 years when it has a team option for the final year.  At minimum, the last year needs to have high performance standards to get full payout.
 
It’s time to get serious about results.  I’m sure Gores is giving them another season to show results.  Joe’s going to be wearing a fresh diaper…he made a mess out of the one he’s been wearing since 2009 and we’ve all been dealing with the smell. 

]]> By: jinzzy http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119859 jinzzy Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:49:19 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119859 I would rather get James McAdoo.  I would rather get James McAdoo. 

]]> By: Vic http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119856 Vic Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:35:16 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119856 That's why you draft Porter/Oladipo  That’s why you draft Porter/Oladipo 

]]> By: Vic http://www.pistonpowered.com/2013/02/pistons-recruiting-jose-calderon-as-his-free-agency-nears/comment-page-1/#comment-119854 Vic Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:21:36 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=12774#comment-119854 Yeah so I think the best way to keep Jose is to show that you are serious enough to build around him, and that you are willing to use your draft picks and cap space to build around your 3 starter quality players and win now.   And if he leaves anyway or tries to overcharge, just go for Tyreke and transfer him the point guard spot. He was rookie of the year as pg. Yeah so I think the best way to keep Jose is to show that you are serious enough to build around him, and that you are willing to use your draft picks and cap space to build around your 3 starter quality players and win now.
 
And if he leaves anyway or tries to overcharge, just go for Tyreke and transfer him the point guard spot. He was rookie of the year as pg.

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