Thread: Mike & Mike announced that Mike James will be a Piston
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Old 02-19-2007, 01:52 PM
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Re: Mike & Mike announced that Mike James will be a Piston
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Originally Posted by roscoe36 View Post
Let's assume for a minute this happens.

Outcome 1

The Pistons win the title. They would likely re-sign Billups and deal James away in the offseason or force Hunter to retire early.

Outcome 2

The Pistons come up substantially short in the playoffs (Conference Final loss or earlier). They might look to do a sign & trade for Billups, or follow the above possibilities (trade James, Hunter retirement).

James isn't a horrible starter, but he's definitely not a top 10 PG. Maybe just getting in with a starting lineup of Prince, Rip and Wallace surrounding him. I'm not sure.

It is definitely insurance if Billups gets an offer and the Pistons are not prepared to match it. Lessen the blow, so to speak.
In response #2, why wouldn't they try to re-sign Bllups? There are not that many good PG's in the league. Besides, MJ is a good spark off the bench and it won't take too many minute away from others.
Last edited by keepinitreal : 02-19-2007 at 01:54 PM.
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