Of course of course. I actually have no problem with Low saying what he says. And I don't care if he only posts to criticize or what have you. I've only been subscribed to the forum for about a week anyway, so I've no idea what back history there was to people's reactions to Low's post. I certainly didn't intend my post to discourage anyone from posting their own opinions and impressions. Apologies if it was taken that way by anyone out there.

Clearly, the Pistons have exhibited certain weaknesses already this season, in spite of the excellent start. There are issues that both individual players and the coaching staff might address. There are a number of very tough teams out there that the Pistons will have to improve in order to defeat in the playoffs. It's certainly not too early for people to make those points.

I only think it is too early to tell whether or not the coaching staff and players will identify those weaknesses accurately and make an intelligent sustained effort to remedy them. In that regard, I remain hopeful partly because I'm congenitally optimistic and partly because both the team and the coach have a pretty decent track record.