We were rumoured to be trading for Frank Williams just prior to acquiring Arroyo.

Then last summer (2006), Williams was invited to our Vegas Summer League team, but for unknown reasons, dropped out.

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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."

He must have heard Flip Sr was coming back to caoch

I think the Pistons are piss poor at developing youth. So what if Amir is a little small and needs to bulk up. That is no reason to have him rotting on the bench. Rip is small, Tay is small, I could go on. There are a ton of players undersized playing in the NBA. We are not asking Amir to be a hero just get in there and give 100% effort. I am quite sure that the size Amir may give up on the rare occasion he makes up for in speed and agility.

Skyforce loses 101-107

Amir: 35 minutes, 10 points (4-11 from field, 2-5 from line), 6 boards, 3 blocks, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls

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If you've played the game you can understand the effects of body weight at a power position (PF was my position)... it takes less than one qtr for the weaker player to lose his quickness edge... for lack of a politically correct way to say this, the light in the pants player becomes the %%%%%... and he's eventually slapped into submission.
Anyone see Corliss put up 30 and 12 tonight?
I have a problem with teams that play the small ball technique thinking they're gaining an advantage with the new rules... it's still a game of leverage... you should always force the opponent to adjust to your size first because the inside game can not be denied.... layups and mercy fouls will beat dribble drives and the perimeter game... just ask the guy with all the rings (Shaq)

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Wow, I've been typing about the glory of Corliss all day. This morning I watched him power past Jermainefor a nasty dunk. When JO cried, Big Nasty threw the ball at his head.

I couldn't agree with you more. Big, determined, and a maybe a little mean goes a long, long way.

God Bless Coliss, Ben, Double D, Ricky Mahorn, Sheed when he's determined, and Maxiell.

The time is nigh when there's gonna be more ballerinas than bulldozers at the PF position. Guys like Max will love it.

NBA Development League: 2007 NBA D-League MLK Showcase

It's in Sioux Falls where the Pistons' affiliate (the Skyforce) are based out of.

Looks pretty cheap to take in a lot of basketball. I imagine this is a one stop shop for D-League scouting. That's bad if they get too close a look at Amir Johnson!

I checked into going to Sioux Falls to catch a game or two. It's 13 hours by car from Windsor, or 2 connections by air out of Detroit. More trouble than it is worth in my opinion. Of course, the airport is quite literally kitty-corner from the arena. If I had less work on the go, I would be into a roadtrip...

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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."

The showcase is supposed to be on NBA TV (schedule here) and both Sioux Falls games will be live:

Monday at 6:00 EST
Wednesday at 6:00 EST

The Wednesday game partially overlaps with the Pistons-Hornets game.

You can also listen to radio feeds for all D-League games.

Thanks Lurker