At this point in the offseason, I have come to a conclusion.
Joe is not gonna make any moves this offseason.
Yep, we will have the same starting unit. Chauncey, Rip, Tay, Sheed and Dyess.
With an upgraded bench of Stuckey, Afflalo, Amir, JMax, Hunter, Sharpe, and a couple of veterans signed. Probably Pietrus or Jones but I don't think Joe would even delve into the free agency market.
A new coach is the difference. Or is it?
Stories will come out about how Joe didn't get good value in return for one or two of our starters, about how the Pistons are sticking with their players again, and will probably face the same fate they have had over the past 6 seasons.
So, we whine and clamor for change.
These Pistons can win. In reality, they can still win. If they really want it. We've heard all this before, but the reality is what it is. That we are still a pretty good team. Joe will really be careful in breaking up the chemistry in the team and in the organization. They have prided themselves in building a team of character guys and they just don't want that broken down in a New York minute (reference meant).
Familiarity breeds contempt.
I am finally of the opinion that, we don't need trades as desperate as we think we do, but change is a must. Whether it comes in the starting five, the bench, the coaching, the hunger. Something must change, and I'd like nothing else than finding it on the way to the championship.
