If the story is true that Denver turned their noses up at Chauncey and Tay for Melo I say let the deal die. I'm just not on the Melo is the superstar that Detroit needs bandwagon. The games I watched Denver play the guy is a virtual black hole, he just doesn't seem to play with any fire in his belly. Also Melo looks like he's not ever in tip top shape which indicates to me he's not a serious basketball player. Melo reminds me so much of Antoine Walker a great talent with a peabrain.

I wonder why Joe is so high on Carmelo anyway? Why don't the Pistons explore getting Elton Brand, I'm sure the Clippers would be open to having someone like CB and Tay on their team. I would take back Chris Kamen and Elton Brand in a heartbeat, those two are stars waiting to break out. Kamen is one hard-nosed basketball player and he is from Central Michigan so he would be a big fan favorite.

As for trying to please Chauncey, Joe is trying to build a championship team and it's a business and Chauncey knows that.