tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19684410491064779112024-03-12T19:25:17.320-04:00Detroit Pistons Fan BlogThe blog site where Pistons Fans gather to discuss and show love for their favorite Basketball team, the Detroit Pistons.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-88129425974671110412009-12-25T12:25:00.011-05:002009-12-30T15:51:55.058-05:00Hilarious Kobe and Lebron Puppet CommercialDunkin' on that reindeer, Dunkin' on that reindeer. This commercial is so funny. Merry Christmas Everyone!...<br /><br /><object width="400" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rjg66sy2wMw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rjg66sy2wMw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="340"></embed></object>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-78355418258137378212009-12-25T12:14:00.005-05:002009-12-25T12:22:30.603-05:00Merry Christmas Pistons Fans!I haven't been posting on my blog in a while since I've been working on some other things. I'll return sometime after the New Year though. I would like to wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas and a happy New year!<br /><br />P.S. Rip and Tayshaun please get back soon!...I miss you guys and so does your teammates.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-5366783046664132302009-04-24T12:20:00.003-04:002009-05-04T14:10:01.951-04:00Game 3: Pistons vs. CavsThe Pistons play the Cavaliers tonight at 7:00.<br /><br />The Pistons had better start playing better before they get swept.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-37328562387699016492009-04-06T13:52:00.004-04:002009-04-07T10:43:03.223-04:00Will Bynum To The RescueThe Pistons had a very exciting game against the Bucks last night. Mainly because of Will Bynum.<br /><br />Rip Hamilton, got tossed after picking up a second technical foul in the third quarter. Usually the Pistons leading scorer getting ejected would immediately spell doom for the Pistons. Yeah, that was before the Will Bynum era.<br /><br />Will did an excellent job, stepping up for the absent Richard Hamilton. He knocked down 26 points in the 4th quarter. The most points scored in a quarter by a Piston. That's incredible! He finished with an impressive 32 points altogether.<br /><br />The Pistons beat the Bucks 104-97. The Pistons are now tied with the Bulls for the seventh spot.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-10952067157636642222009-04-04T09:44:00.007-04:002009-04-04T10:56:23.005-04:00Allen Iverson Out For The SeasonWith Allen Iverson out for the season, some Pistons fans would probably judge A.I. and say that he's abandoning the team right before the playoffs because he's upset about coming off the bench, but A.I. actually have a valid complaint.<br /><br />He says that coming off the bench with a back injury is hard because he have to sit which causes his back to stiffen up. Therefore Joe Dumars and A.I.'s agent think that it is best for A.I. not continue to try to play this season.<br /><br />Still I know some people would say that he's just faking his injury because he doesn't want to come off the bench.<br /><br />Well first of all, you can't blame Allen Iverson for not wanting to come off the bench. Rip didn't want to come off the bench either. He was just fortunate that Allen Iverson suffered an injury making it possible for him to ease his way back into the starting line-up. Lets not forget that.<br /><br />Like Rip, A.I. is very competitive. You can't expect guys like them to want to come off the bench playing 17 or 18 minutes a night.<br /><br />Can you blame Allen Iverson for being upset with his role? Look at how many times Coach Curry switched up the starting line-up. I count at least nine times this season. <br /><br />do you think Allen Iverson is the only one complaining? The truth is Coach Curry did not allow his team to get into any type of rhythm. <br /><br />I wish things would have turned out differently for A.I. He's had some unfortunate things happen to him this season. Dealing with a Rookie Head coach, an injury he's never had before, being placed on a bench for a guy who haven't being playing well, but remains in the starting line-up simply because he's younger...<br /><br />I feel ya A.I...<br /><br />Well after this ordeal, A.I. probably won't be back with Pistons next season. Not unless Joe D fires coach Curry, hire Larry Brown and place Allen Iverson back into the starting line-up.<br /><br />Whatever happens I hope things turn out well for A.I. He shouldn't have to end his career like this.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-49493874811630267942009-04-02T15:17:00.003-04:002009-04-02T15:43:35.257-04:00Put Allen Iverson and Rasheed Wallace Back In Starting Line-up Please!Coach Curry needs to stop with all the experimenting and put Allen Iverson and Rasheed Wallace back in the starting line-up.<br /><br />Allen Iverson can play the point. The thing is, Curry just didn't allow him to get comfortable in that role. He's constantly switching things up.<br /><br />The idea of Rip and A.I. not being able to play alongside each other was just an excuse to put Rodney Stuckey in the starting line-up.<br /><br />Stuckey plays well, but he's not so spectacular that he should replace a guy like Allen Iverson in the starting line-up.<br /><br />Stuckey have plenty of time to be a starter in this league, so why not enjoy as much of A.I. as we can?<br /><br />In order to make Allen Iverson more comfortable coming off the bench, coach Curry has now placed Rasheed Wallace on the bench... Give me a break! <br /><br />A.I. wouldn't be comfortable coming off the bench if the entire starting line-up came off the bench with him.<br /><br />Curry needs to face the facts. Allen Iverson is not a bench player. He never was and he never will be.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-32189443448714350772009-03-21T13:35:00.002-04:002009-03-21T14:10:55.626-04:00Will Bynum, 'Dyess and Tay Help Lead Pistons To VictoryThe Pistons are a very fun team to watch. This is definitely a new era anytime I find myself being entertained by the Pistons whether they're winning or losing. Before the Will Bynum, Allen Iverson Era, it seems like the Pistons loses were always ugly.<br /><br />Now they're losing pretty and winning even prettier. Take the two games in Texas for instance. Those were two of the prettiest loses the Pistons ever had. Then the Pistons had a pretty win against the Clippers last night.<br /><br />Yes, the Pistons had a great win over the Clippers despite missing four players. Will Bynum did a great job filling in for Rodney Stuckey who was out with the Flu.<br /><br />The Pistons were down 12 points in the first half but started cooking in the second.<br /><br />Tayshaun Prince had a career high 12 assists, Antonio Mcdyess was doing everything to help the team win as usual and Walter Herrmann knocked down some key shots when the Pistons needed it. It was a team effort.<br /><br />I'm really liking the addition of Kwame Brown and Will Bynum. Will is a great little weapon to have. He gets to the hoop almost effortless. Then he have the nerve to be able to dunk. Yep, the little guy can dunk. He makes the team so much more entertaining to watch. Most importantly he's helping the Pistons team win.<br /><br />The Pistons beat the Clippers 1-8-90.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-56497524584048976142009-03-14T15:09:00.003-04:002009-03-14T15:41:54.285-04:00'Dyess And Captain Rip Help Smash RaptorsThe Pistons played in another overtime game, but only this time they won. The Pistons beat the Raptors 99 - 95, handing them their seventh straight lost.<br /><br />Captain Rip Hamilton and Antonio Mcdyess have been doing a great job leading the team. Against the Raptors, Rip had a carrier high 16 assists to go along with 24 points. 'Dyess had another double-double, 13 points and 15 rebounds. I'm so proud of them. GO PISTONS!!!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-64413221198113501222009-03-12T13:03:00.003-04:002009-03-12T13:15:12.287-04:00Pistons lose In OvertimeThe Pistons lost in overtime against the New York Nicks Wednesday night. It's a shame too because Antonio Mcdyess's career 21 points and 22 rebound effort was wasted. bummer!<br /><br />The Pistons lost to the Knicks 116 - 111.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-77946587819815888212009-03-11T18:21:00.073-04:002009-03-16T09:44:05.804-04:00Rodney Stuckey Visits A Local Middle School<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzlwL_WQ5LF2XVVXj4gTUTxsjaeNDs55Cx8ijqG5TdYdLvGglpe99QqhPtiQWZrctnWbLMetDgZ1DT9Fv_-AniHXV5EM_8iHdSWKAwJLmKK-yL7GsOopJgMd8wGGyxBn7DpumFRrTr-7WP/s1600-h/1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzlwL_WQ5LF2XVVXj4gTUTxsjaeNDs55Cx8ijqG5TdYdLvGglpe99QqhPtiQWZrctnWbLMetDgZ1DT9Fv_-AniHXV5EM_8iHdSWKAwJLmKK-yL7GsOopJgMd8wGGyxBn7DpumFRrTr-7WP/s320/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312345364802111106" border="0" /></a><br />One day after helping to secure a 98-94 win over the Orlando Magic, Rodney Stuckey visited Remus Robinson Middle School in Detroit to talk to the students about the importance of eating well and exercising. Stuckey, and the NBA, have teamed up with Body By Milk to bring the Get Fit By Finals program to schools nationwide. Get Fit encourages students to be active for 60 minutes a day, and to make good nutrition choices, such as drinking three glasses of milk a day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiND1DXaWyMGWjpi0hBoMKBqENlUfmltBb_2ubzExAFeWP3BlDyJyliXL4HjdjcIbWe5vR0KTKdz0bV08nNdHtnD_ZQbG7pgQOMAp0Pw5V6RzLtA3mnMyKNN1fRm6i2PpcUzhPpIH3ZAduX/s1600-h/Stuckey&students%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiND1DXaWyMGWjpi0hBoMKBqENlUfmltBb_2ubzExAFeWP3BlDyJyliXL4HjdjcIbWe5vR0KTKdz0bV08nNdHtnD_ZQbG7pgQOMAp0Pw5V6RzLtA3mnMyKNN1fRm6i2PpcUzhPpIH3ZAduX/s320/Stuckey&students%5B1%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312333166045938114" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWgaX0O8xSmOybjVGDjI_pFpD6YLGKMGSRQrKNPVDznpc23j9t-gm42JdWu0T6O5sFJUAVPA-WkdhJydGiFA_qB5C4dzloxHDwcQ3ThsRTq2Wi0DDLOblxgleKckTIpaKuvJg3EFFu2OV/s1600-h/Get_Fit_Finals-4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWgaX0O8xSmOybjVGDjI_pFpD6YLGKMGSRQrKNPVDznpc23j9t-gm42JdWu0T6O5sFJUAVPA-WkdhJydGiFA_qB5C4dzloxHDwcQ3ThsRTq2Wi0DDLOblxgleKckTIpaKuvJg3EFFu2OV/s320/Get_Fit_Finals-4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312343473090736370" border="0" /></a><br />“Exercise and good nutrition helped me achieve my goal of playing in the NBA and maintaining the high-level of fitness required to stay at the top of my game,” says Stuckey, a 2007 first round draft pick by the Pistons. “Along with other top athletes, fitness and nutrition experts, I’m excited to help teens reach their own personal best and help them Get Fit By Finals.”Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-36725382271306435212009-03-04T12:52:00.012-05:002009-03-04T14:02:31.073-05:00Pistons Beat The Nuggets Yet AgainThe Pistons beat the Nuggets Tuesday night, despite another excellent performance by Chauncey Billups. I think he busted like 34 points on the Pistons or something. He had like 21 points in the first half. Almost identical to the game he had in Denver.<br /><br />The fans gave Mr. Big Shot a long Standing ovation before the game. That was great. What I didn't like was the sign that read the "Canswer" in reference to Allen Iverson. I believe A.I. deserves more respect than that. <br /><br />Anways, at the end of the game Rip was walking and talking to Chauncey with his jersey pulled up to his mouth, so you couldn't read what he was saying.<br /><br />I can just about imagine though. Can't you?<br /><br />It probably went a little something like this...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rip:</span> "They put me on the bench Chauncey. Me. That's crazy right? I mean, can you believe that? I was this close Chauncey. I was this close. Maaaaaan.... you just don't know." <br /><br />Meanwhile Chauncey was probably thinking...<br /><br />"That's it, I'm turning my phone off."Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-90983191600633455322009-03-02T11:14:00.004-05:002009-03-03T12:24:19.780-05:00Don't Blame Allen IversonDon't blame Allen Iverson for the Pistons eight game losing streak. If anything, blame it on the Pistons moping around and not playing with any spirit, because they didn't like the coaches decision to put Rip Hamilton on the bench. Yeah I said it!<br /><br />If I didn't like coach Curry's decision to bench Rip Hamilton, then I know Rips teammates didn't like it either.<br /><br />For six straight games the only Pistons playing with energy and spirit was the two guys who desperately want to win the championship, and that's Allen Iverson and Antonio Mcdyess. I don't know what you other Pistons fans saw, but that's what I saw.<br /><br />It appears that by the seventh and eighth game, the Pistons started to feel sorry for Allen Iverson because of how hard he was trying to win, so they decided to play with more heart. Unfortunately Allen Iverson got injured and in the following game, Rasheed lost his cool and the Pistons ended up losing both games.<br /><br />The important thing that I saw in those two games was how well the Pistons can play with Allen Iverson, when they make and effort to do so.<br /><br />Some people want to follow the trend of blaming everything on Allen Iverson, but like I said before, when Rip Hamilton was out due to injury, the Pistons won seven straight, and that was with Allen Iverson and Rodney Stuckey sharing the court, but as soon as coach Curry announced that Rip would be coming off the bench, the Pistons started playing like they didn't like each other. <br /><br />I will always be a Pistons fan, but I'm also not afraid to say that sometimes, their attitudes stink. When Chauncey Billups was traded to Denver, he mentioned how the Pistons deliberately wouldn't play right, whenever they were mad at the coach or didn't agree with the coaches decisions.<br /><br />That certainly might explain why the Pistons won seven straight games when Rip was injured, but lost eight in a row when coach Curry announced that Rip would be coming off the bench.<br /><br />The Pistons are definitely a better team with Rip in the starting line-up, but to lose eight in a row with Rip on the bench is absolutely ridiculous. <br /><br />Knowing the attitude of the Pistons, I wouldn't put it pass them to play as awful as they possibly could to show how much they disagreed with the coaches decision. Heck, they treated Larry Brown like garbage and he was the best coach that they had. <br /><br />For those with amnesia, let me remind you that the Pistons complained every time Larry Browns name was mentioned in the media, as if coaches don't deserve any credit for their teams success. That's right! So, I blame them for chasing away the best coach that they ever had. <br /><br />Chauncey Billups said that he feel sorry for Allen Iverson... Yeah, well I do to.<br /><br />I was wrong to single out Rodney Stuckey, and blame him for the Pistons losing streak. If anything, the careless, non-nonchalant attitude of the Veteran ring leaders, probably made him feel guilty for replacing Rip in the starting line-up, therefore causing him to not be able to concentrate.<br /><br />If you notice, now that Rip is back in the starting line-up, the Pistons are all smiles. They're back talking to one another. They act like they like each other and most importantly their winning. <br /><br />Does that mean that they don't like Allen Iverson? No, nor does it mean that they can't win with Allen Iverson. It's just that Rip means a little more to them... <br /><br />Let me explain... <br /><br />If Rip would've became upset enough to leave and play elsewhere, they're would only be two people left from the original Pistons championship team. I'm sure that's all they could think about.<br /><br />I just hope Allen Iverson can understand that. I say, if A.I. can put up with the Pistons crazy mood swings then he's keeper. I just hope he gets the opportunity to play alongside Rip Hamilton. I would love to see that.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-80490072200362246722009-02-28T09:39:00.004-05:002009-02-28T10:53:40.794-05:00I'm On To You Know Rodney StuckeyThe Pistons finally won against the Magic last night after losing eight in a row. I wasn't too impressed because it was about time anyways. I mean, they can't lose for ever, Right?<br /><br />Rip Hamilton is back in the starting line-up, and as usual he brought a lot of energy, but I saw signs of the Pistons coming back to life even before Rip re-joined the starting line-up. Unfortunately, in one of the games where the Pistons were playing very well, Allen Iverson got injured.<br /><br />The following game the Pistons were even more close to winning, but Rasheed Wallace lost his temper over a no-call, and the team once again had to play without one of their key players. Both games the Pistons could have won.<br /><br />For those who don't like Allen Iverson and want to say that the Pistons won because he wasn't playing, how do you explain the Pistons winnig seven in a row while Rip Hamilton was out due to injury?<br /><br />Was Rodney Stuckey deliberately playing the worst that he could possibly play to help Rip Hamilton get back into the starting line-up? <br /><br />Well I don't know if it was intentional, but Stuckey, may have been playing poorly because he felt bad about replacing Rip in the starting line-up.<br /><br />The reason why coach Curry refused to put Rodney Stuckey back on the bench is obviously because he wasn't convinced that he couldn't play well alongside Allen Iverson, and I'm no longer convinced either.<br /><br />I think coach Curry simply gave up trying to make Rodney play right with Allen Iverson in the starting line-up. <br /><br />Then when Rip Hamilton started complaining about his role, he just completely gave up and let Stuckey, and Rip have what they wanted. Anything to stop the losing streak from growing.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rip A Slick Dude</span><br /><br />I'm glad that Rip Hamilton made his way back into the starting line-up, but I can't help but to notice how slick this dude is.<br /><br />Rip knew that the Pistons eventually had to start playing better after they got over the initial shock of him being placed on the bench. Unfortunately Allen Iverson got hurt, right as they started playing better. <br /><br />This was the perfect time for him to make his move. If you notice Rip was very cooperative and didn't complain the whole time about coming off the bench, or how the team was losing with him on the bench, until Allen Iverson got injured.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rodney Stuckey Vs. Allen Iverson</span><br /><br />Rodney Stuckey is a great player, but he tend to disappear against teams that play good defense, whereas Allen Iverson can't be stopped. That's why, in my opinion, Allen Iverson should be in the a starting line-up as opposed to Rodney Stuckey.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-20466838055550516582009-02-27T13:59:00.005-05:002009-02-27T14:51:54.454-05:00Curry Puts Allen Iverson On Bench For Rip HamiltonAfter loosing eight games in a row, Michael Curry decided to bench Allen Iverson and put Rip Hamilton back into the starting line-up. He says that this is his final move, but I don't think so. <br /><br />I don't believe that Rodney Stuckey, who is just in his second season in the NBA is ready to lead the team as a starter. It's too much pressure for him right now. Eventually, Curry is going to have to put Rodeny back on the bench where he's comfortable. <br /><br />The only reason why coach Curry haven't put Rodney Stuckey back on the bench yet is because coach he have this silly notion/theory that Allen Iverson and Rip Hamilton can't play well together, simply because their style of play is different. I've seem Rip Hamilton and Allen Iverson play alongside each other, and they seem to play well together. So what's the problem?<br /><br />It was actually the three guard line-up of Rodeny Stuckey, Allen Iverson and Rip Hamilton that wasn't working. A young guy like Rodney Stuckey who is only in his second season in the NBA, simply could not handle that type of talent all at once. <br /><br />So the problem is not a lack of chemistry between Allen Iverson and Rip Hamilton, the problem is coach Curry's decision to insert a point guard in the starting line-up who simply isn't ready for the task. <br /><br />I understand him wanting to insert some young guys in the starting line-up, but he needs to come to the realization that the young guys just aren't ready.<br /><br />There's been a lot of talk about the Pistons poor record with Allen Iverson on the team, but the Pistons lost eight in a row with Rodney Stuckey in the starting line-up, and there's no talk about that. <br /><br />I wish I was the coach. If I was the coach, I would put Rodney Stuckey back on the bench where he's comfortable and let Allen Iverson due his thing alongside Rip Hamilton. <br /><br />Yes, Allen Iverson can play the point guard position, but as usual coach Curry have the wrong notion about that too.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-59595915398176191292009-02-20T14:02:00.008-05:002009-02-21T16:06:50.369-05:00Rodney Stuckey Is Playing SuckyIt was a close game, but the Pistons lost to the Spurs last night. <br /><br />Yes, coach Curry decided to leave Rodney Stuckey in in the game, despite the fact that hes been playing awful.<br /><br />Had Curry sat Stuckey on the bench, the Pistons probably would have won. I kept waiting for coach Curry to call Arron Afflalo into the game, but he opted to leave him on the bench the entire night.<br /><br />Whatever psychological issues Rodney Stucky is having, the Pistons honestly do not have time to worry about it right now. <br /><br />If it was up to me I'd let him work it out on the bench and start Arron Afflao instead. Atleast for the next few games. <br /><br />Then if I like what I see, I'd promote Arron Afflalo to the starting lineup. <br /><br />What the Pistons need right now is an established leader, and I believe that Allen Iverson and Arron Afflalo are fully capable of being co-leaders of this team, if given the chance.<br /><br />What I like about both Arron Afflalo and Allen Iverson is that no one have to tell them to be aggressive. <br /><br />They are equally hardworking and competitive by nature and therefore give the same effort every game. <br /><br />That's why I can envision those two doing an great job on the court together as starters and leaders of the team.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-53596065320808377212009-02-18T11:34:00.005-05:002009-02-18T12:03:54.242-05:00Coach Curry, Give Arron Afflalo A Chance!I see Coach Curry took my advice and put 'Dyess in the starting line-up. That was a smart move. However, he needs to make one more move to make this team better, and that is, put Rodney Stuckey back on the bench.<br /><br />Sure, Stuckey had a couple of great games scoring 30 and 40 points as a starter, but a couple of great games doesn't make the Pistons a better team. <br /><br />Lately, Rodney Stuckey has been invisible. I don't believe he's quit ready to be a starter in this league. Like Amir Johnson, I believe he's more comfortable coming off the bench for now.<br /><br />If they think that the starting lineup would be too old if they placed Rip back into the starting line-up, then how about this... give Arron Afflalo a chance to start.<br /><br />Ironically, Coach Curry gave all of the young guys a chance to start this season but Arron Afflalo. The only young guy who has been consistent this whole season.<br /><br />I think Arron Afflalo can handle being a starter. 1. He's very mature for his age, 2. he's a gym rat and 3. he's very competitive... all the things that make a great leader. I bet he would do a great job playing alongside Allen Iverson.<br /><br />Afflalo could be a defensive leader for the starting unit, just like Jason Maxiell is the defensive leader for the bench.<br /><br />What do you say coach Curry?Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-15595733091397838352009-02-15T15:58:00.008-05:002009-02-15T16:25:31.626-05:00Allen Iveron Cut His HairAllen Iverson wore his hair in braids for so long that he has a permanent part down the middle of his head.... that's hilarious. It's going to take a whole lot of brushing to get rid of that part A.I.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H7oIh_iZ_2Q&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H7oIh_iZ_2Q&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-78194949846732453532009-02-08T10:13:00.002-05:002009-02-08T10:23:56.239-05:00Pistons Finally Win One In Over TimeThe Pistons had to force an overtime against the Bucks Saturday night. Yep, somehow the Bucks had the lead in the second half, despite Rasheed Wallace knocking down seven three's. Incredible! <br /><br />Nevertheless, the Pistons finally got a win in overtime. So, it was bittersweet ending.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-33986597519151540772009-01-29T11:56:00.002-05:002009-01-29T12:06:24.810-05:00Rasheed Help Pistons Beat The TimberwolvesThe Pistons went on a 21 - 7 run in the second half and beat the Timberwolves Wednesday night. Rasheed Wallace was definitely the X factor. He was very active on offense and defense, something we haven't seen from him in a while. He finished with 25 points. I was happy to see him have a great game. I think the Pistons are finally starting to get into a groove. <br /><br />I still think Allen Iverson should run the point and Rip Hamilton should return to the starting lineup. I like the way those two play together. In fact I feel more comfortable when Rip is on the floor with 'Dyess, Sheed, A.I. and Tayshaun Prince. Perhaps 'Dyess should also be a starter.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-10611207685310528612009-01-14T10:31:00.007-05:002009-01-14T11:18:24.542-05:00Coach Curry, I have Much Better Solution...The Pistons are going to need a bigger line-up when the playoffs come right? Here's my solution:<br /><br />Instead of having Rip Hamilton sit early in order to bring Amir Johnson off the bench, I would have Rodney Stuckey sit early. <br /><br />First of all, unlike Rip Hamilton, Stuckey came off the bench last season, and is therefore used to playing with the second unit.<br /><br />Second of all, Rodney Stuckey is a natural point guard and therefore can play well with any unit whether the first or second.<br /><br />While Rip Hamilton plays better along side Tayshaun Prince and Rasheed Wallace. <br /><br />That to me seems to be the perfect reason why Stuckey should sit early instead of Rip.<br /><br />When it's time for Stuckey to sit, and time to for Amir to take the floor, I would make either Rip Hamilton or Allen Iverson play the point. Preferably Rip Hamilton, since he's a lot taller and therefore could see over the top of the defense. <br /><br />Even if your scared to have Allen Iverson play the point, it wouldn't be for the entire night, just until Rodney Stuckey is back out on the floor. <br /><br />So what do you think about my solution coach Curry? Pretty good huh?Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-80941684932640523272009-01-10T15:10:00.003-05:002009-01-10T16:13:45.811-05:00Pistons Rally To Beat NuggetsI knew that the Pistons was going to beat the Nuggets Friday night. Here's how...<br /><br />1. Allen Iverson's shot was off in the first half. 2. Rodney Stuckeys back tightened up on him to the point that he had to go to the Locker Room and didn't return in the fourth. 3. Rasheed Wallace and Rip Hamilton were out with injuries. 4. The Pistons couldn't make their shots from the free throw line. 5. Chauncey Billups was knocking down shots from left to right. Yet the Pistons were only down by ten in the first half. <br /><br />In the second half The Pistons didn't have to do anything spectacular to win. All they had to do is tighten up their defense, continue to rebound the ball, move the ball a little more than they did in the first half, and make their shots at the free throw line.<br /><br />Chauncey Billups did a great job for the Nuggets. I was proud of him. He had 30 points. However the Pistons, Allen Iverson, Tayshaun Prince an Arron Afflalo were the Big Shots in the second half. Allen Iverson, after having shooting poorly night in the first half, knocked down shots when it counted. <br /><br />He did a great job finding Tayshaun Prince when he was open, and Arron Afflalo was eight for eight at the free throw line. The game was close in the fourth, but the Pistons took the lead and got the win beating the Nuggets 93-90. <br /><br />I am so proud of the Pistons. Imagine how they would've played if they were all healthy.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-19656111911663168352009-01-05T14:46:00.003-05:002009-01-05T15:11:42.737-05:00Pistons End Sunday Losing StreakThe Pistons Sunday curse appears to finally be over. After losing 6 straight games on Sunday, the Pistons finally won one on their seventh try. Their victory over the Clippers Sunday night pushed their winning streak to seven. Wow! Seven must be their lucky number. <br /><br />Although Antonio Mcdyess had sore ribs, a sore thigh and a dislocated pinky finger, he managed to collect 15 rebounds for the Pistons. <br /><br />At the end of the fourth quarter Allen Iverson's shot was goal tended. The Pistons beat the Clippers 88 - 87.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-51906796586985306732009-01-03T11:59:00.003-05:002009-01-03T12:16:27.965-05:00Stuckey Leads The Pistons With 38 Points Against The KingsRodney Stuckey isn't becoming a star. He is a star. Perhaps the Pistons can win a championship with a small line-up after-all. If Stuckey keeps playing like he's been playing, anything is possible. The crowd was going wild, chanting his name and everything. It was fun to watch. Rodney scored 38 points.<br /><br />Amir had a career high 14 rebounds and 10 points. Allen Iverson and Tayshaun Prince each had 23 points. Despite Rasheed Wallace, Rip Hamilton and Antonio Mcdyess out with injuries, the Pistons have now won six straight. It's going to be hard for coach Curry to decide who's going to start come play-off time. <br /><br />I guess when The Pistons are going against smaller teams, he'll start Rodney Stuckey and when their playing against bigger teams he'll start Amir Johnson. Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. It's going to be interesting.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-14494011663582551412009-01-02T10:54:00.005-05:002009-01-02T12:12:11.683-05:00Amir Is Doing A Great Job In The Strarting Line-UpAmir Johnson started out this season as a starter, however coach Curry decided to place him back on the bench because of inconsistent play. <br /><br />He then placed Kwame Brown in the starting line-up for a few games before deciding to go with a smaller line-up with Rodney Stuckey at the point. <br /><br />Due to a groin injury rip Hamilton is out and Amir Johnson is back in the starting line-up and he's really stepped up and is doing a great job. <br /><br />The problem now is, figuring out who will be in the starting line-up and who will come off the bench. <br /><br />Rodney Stuckey can still be just as effective coming off the bench. However if Rodney is placed back on the bench, would that take Allen Iverson and Rip Hamilton out of their groove? <br /><br />Probably, but I'm confident that Allen and Rip can easily bounce back. <br /><br />A.I. can still be just as effective at point guard, but Coach Curry was just a little anxious to get things going a little faster, and that's why the starting line-up changed so often. <br /><br />He should have first of all given Amir a chance to get used to playing as a starter and also used to playing with Allen Iverson. Second of all, he should have given A.I a chance to get adjusted to the team. <br /><br />Amir Johnson can be just as effective as Rodney Stuckey in the starting line-up, but some players just need a little more time adjusting than others.<br /><br />The bottom line is, The Pistons are going to need bigger bodies in the starting line-up especially come playoff time. In other words when Curry gave Amir the first crack at being a starter, he made the right choice, and he should've stuck with it.<br /><br />The Pistons don't really need those many scorers in the starting line-up. So It's best that one of them come off the bench to even things up.<br /><br />Rip Hamilton and Allen Iverson is certainly out of the question. Neither one would like coming off the bench, and unless coach Curry want to start World War three, he shouldn't even think about it. <br /><br />Rodney Stuckey would be the likely choice. <br /><br />First of all, he can be just as effective coming off the bench. Second of all, he'll add some scoring to the second unit. And third, this is only his second season in this league. So if Curry decides to bench Rodney, he'll still have a chance to a be a starter in this league someday.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968441049106477911.post-72406008125951682372008-12-24T14:47:00.007-05:002008-12-24T15:12:31.182-05:00Rodney Stuckey Drop 40 On BullsRodney Stuckey, after playing just seven games in the starting line-up dropped 40 points on the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night. That's impressive but not surprising. <br /><br />If you saw how he played last year coming off the bench as a Rookie, then you know what he's capable of doing as starter. <br /><br />Rodney was just too much for the Bulls to handle. He just stayed aggressive and attacked them from the beginning to the end. The Bulls had no answers for him. <br /><br />During the fourth quarter, when Rodney had 38 points, former Piston Lindsay Hunter asked him if he was going for 40. He answered by knocking down two free throws after being fouled moments later. That was awesome!<br /><br />In first half Allen Iverson injured his groin. He didn't play in the second half.<br /><br />The Pistons still have to make some adjustments. That 12-0 run by the Bulls didn't make any sense.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100701855754935046noreply@blogger.com0