I cheer when its warranted.
Delfino earned his stripes, Darko has not.
The issue isn't rooting for a former Piston, the issue is rooting for a former Piston while they are playing against us in a game. I am a fan of Lebron James as well, but if he hits a big shot against my team....for that second, there is noone on this earth I despise more.
Besides, I don't think anyone in this forum has ever cheered against Darko, Delfino, or any other Piston. (Or at least proclaimed it on the site that I know of). There is not a minute that Darko gets into the game that I don't think most of the members on the site are hoping to see Darko show he is deservent of his draft position.
The debate that most members have had with you has normally had nothing to do with IF they want Darko to succeed...it has always been IF Darko has actually done all he can to be successful in this organization.
All I'm saying is that if I'm standing next to you at the Palace, Memo hits that shot and the reality that we have loss a game that was in our grasp slowly creeps in....I see you visibly happy for Memo....I'm pissed. Your loyalty to a player even when it is at our demise is what I call be a waivering fan. ...more so than waiting longer to form an opinion on how well someone will perform in the league without any compelling evidence.
BTW, I am in agreement that if the chase to 70 is going to happen at the expense of player development and championship readiness....then this may ultimately be a loss we needed to have. Flip's management of the bench has been suspect all season....perhaps our only negative mark in this stellar start. The Utah game was no different. I do commend him on his new found trust in Delfino though. Bballjay, "guessed" right with this dude. He is the truth in my opinion. Our secret weapon come playoff time if he continues his steady incline of playing time.