Gotta be Delfino,
If, and I mean IF, he's over his LB inspired mental meltdown from last year, then he is almost as athletic as Dupree, but a better shooter, ballhandler, and passer. Also Delfino can play the 1, 2, or 3, Dupree is a tweener 2-3.

Dupree's toast.

And Saunders said he ranked Delfino first on the team in creating his own shot and second in moving without the ball, and the coach said he's holding his own on the defensive end.

Acker's here for a while. If Hunter/Billups/Arroyo/Rip goes down, he's a bit of an insurance policy. Just a young body to throw in there.

I really do believe that Acker is here to stay folks. Between Delfino & Dupree, what a decision. I am not totally sold on Delfino as of yet because I still have somewhat of a bitter taste in my mouth from last year, LB not withstanding. Thus far, Delfino looks good and attitude wise he seems to have developed a good hard nose approach to the season. I like what he did during the off-season with the biking, that takes a great deal of discipline. I will hold off for a couple of more weeks on this one. I need to see consistency.

Somethin' tells me Dupree will be on the roster to start the season... you have to reward everything he stands for... Joe kicked himself the first time he let Dupree go.

I would like to see Delfino and Dupree substututed offense for defense.

A lot of this decision depends on how well Acker can defend.... if he can appoach Hunters intensity (gotta consider age)... it could make LH (gulp) expendable.

I think we also have to be realistic about Delfino's injury history... can he stay on the floor?... right now I seriously question this.

Sorry guys, Dupree deserves to be here.... wonder if Joe is getting much sleep these days.

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With politicians the future lies ahead

No apology to me is necessary. I WANT him here. I think he can give us some tough minutes. He hasn't mastered the Delfino bullfighting move on defense yet.

I want to see him play like he did in Chicago. He played very well over there.

I agree. I don't see how you can release Dupree. He makes plays every time he is on the floor and they never run any sets for him.

Yes but what about Glyniadakis?

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Nov 13 LW Milan Lucic had an active night. He scored his first goal in eight games since his Oct. 25 hat trick and also pounded Michael Komisarek in a third-period fight. Lucic cut his hand in a fight with Michael Komisarek. "I'll be fine," he said. "(X-rays are) negative, but there's so many broken bones in there from before you can't really tell."

I really think finalizing the roster is biggest decision for the Pistons franchise right now. The 10-man rotation will work itself out for Flip. I know Joe D likes all 3 of his rookies and he is good buddies with Lindsay Hunter. Dupree looks like a keeper. Who is the odd man out on the 15-man roster?

I pretty much have to agree with the above highlighted statement from 16 (strangely). I also must say CD looks a lot more fit and in shape this time around, definitely doesn't look to be 230ish lbs anymore.... Either it's all muscle now or he's trimmed down to about 220ish. Bottom line he is one of the better all around players on the squad, hopefully his defense has picked up a tad bit from last season....

By the way did anybody see the dime he just dropped to Dupree!?!?! I say keep em both, and Glyndy is toast...