Dyss is a good player and has a role on this team. I like him in certain situations later in the game when defenses get tired. He can pop the jumper as he spreads the floor.

But he is not a center. Playing him at center creates a series of potential match up problems for us. In a long series, say against the Cavs, Dyss cannot match Z and he is not mobile enough to even bother Le Bron on the drive. Sheed, who is already overworked, has to take on a bigger role. Sheed may also get in foul trouble as a result.

If Dyss is scoring and spreading the opposition defense, his contribution can overcome defensive liabilities. But, if he cannot score, we would be better off with a big body in the middle getting major minutes. Anyway,I question how well Dyss would hold up in a long series as our primary center. I also question having Dyss in the last few minutes of a game--I prefer Maxiel for defense, a real big (that we don't have on the roster) or even the young Amir who will move to the driver.

Yes, Dyss rebounds but so would Amir. And I don't think Amir can handle the big centers which is why I am hoping Joe makes a move. Maxiel is short but plays big. Taken together, Maxiel and Dyss, we are undersized. This all leaves a lot for Sheed to do. Sheed is our only true big as Amir is still very young. That is worrisome for a playoffs situation where we can get worn down.

As far as Ben, I don't think he gets his due in the Piston nation. Ben made the Pistons early on when the team started to get good. He could create havoc as a one-man defensive roaming menace. He was incredible in his prime...