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ggazoo69 · #71 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by round

example from those stats.... he must be the man on the way out.. worst on the team we should cut him right?

Not at all. I think Amir has tremendous upside, and I think he can help the Pistons. But I'm not fixated on Amir, constantly clamoring for him to get playing time. I'm more concerned with what's good for the TEAM, not what's good for one player. He helped the TEAM last night by coming in in the first half due to foul trouble. I was glad to see it, frankly. He has the POTENTIAL to make up a strong, bench contingent.

At this point, however, I'm not ready to say the guy's gonna be great. One thing I like, and Joe D has obviously learned, that this kid needs to get some burn when it really counts. Not just garbage time.

ggazoo69 · #72 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by buddahfan

In my opinion the critique of AJ is aimed more at me than it is at him.

Actually, I think of you and AJ as one and the same at this point, B.

buddahfan · #73 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Warthog

which is probably why amir got time in the 2nd quarter. again it was difficult to evaluate players from where I sat, but the biggest problem i noticed with amir was his footwork on defense, and lack of strength. he seemed flat-footed and late to recover or react to what his man was doing, and got pushed around a bit. i wouldn't say he was disinterested or anything like that though, it's just that he's very young and still very raw, and still learning the game of basketball. if the playoffs started today i wouldn't feel comfortable giving him any time, but he could definitely contribute if given time for the rest of the season. he's still got excellent physical capabilities and should have a bright future.

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I would say that this is probably a fair and accurate assessment.

buddahfan · #74 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ggazoo69

Actually, I think of you and AJ as one and the same at this point, B.

Suite yourself.

buddahfan · #75 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by round

AJ's future is looking great but lets not give him the MVP award just yet.

Enjoy his great moments, and understand that he's going to have lots of bumps along the road.... He's playing, he's learning, and might even be ready to help in the playoffs this year, but thats not a given yet.

I would say that this is also a fair and accurate assessment.

round · #76 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ggazoo69

Not at all. I think Amir has tremendous upside, and I think he can help the Pistons. But I'm not fixated on Amir, constantly clamoring for him to get playing time. I'm more concerned with what's good for the TEAM, not what's good for one player. He helped the TEAM last night by coming in in the first half due to foul trouble. I was glad to see it, frankly. He has the POTENTIAL to make up a strong, bench contingent.

At this point, however, I'm not ready to say the guy's gonna be great. One thing I like, and Joe D has obviously learned, that this kid needs to get some burn when it really counts. Not just garbage time.

sorry for not being more clear i was following my previous post and was being sarcastic that from the stats you showed he was washed up just like from some stats folks say he's ready to start and play 30 mins a night.... i agree with you totally.

buddahfan · #77 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ggazoo69

Not at all. I think Amir has tremendous upside, and I think he can help the Pistons. But I'm not fixated on Amir, constantly clamoring for him to get playing time. I'm more concerned with what's good for the TEAM, not what's good for one player. He helped the TEAM last night by coming in in the first half due to foul trouble. I was glad to see it, frankly. He has the POTENTIAL to make up a strong, bench contingent.

At this point, however, I'm not ready to say the guy's gonna be great. One thing I like, and Joe D has obviously learned, that this kid needs to get some burn when it really counts. Not just garbage time.

Believe me I am not fixated on AJ either.

I am not even fixed on Danica, though you may find that hard to believe.

I love Hot Rod's game and AA's game just as much as AJ's I also love Bynum's game and Jordan Farmar's game.

I just post more about AJ because I know how much work he needs to do to get anywhere near his potential and it has been three years since he left Westchester high and is now only starting to get some minutes with us and the experience needed to progress.

It like Rick Porcello. I think the guy has the potential to be another Josh Beckett and am excited as heck that he signed with the Tigers, but I am not fixated on him.

What I am fixated on are my financial investments which I don't discuss on this forum or with anyone else.

Dumars4Ever · #78 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 12:05 PM

Wow, best HogCap ever! Keep getting those tight courtside seats, dude!!

buddahfan · #79 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ggazoo69

He has the POTENTIAL to make up a strong, bench contingent.

He can add to the effectiveness of the second unit this year, that is for sure.

TheeTFD · #80 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 12:13 PM

KGreq
"Man this is so sweet, Joe Dumars reloaded the clip while we were still firing shots off,"
Ah, blanks in the last 2 ConFinals.