Webber's leadership brings harmony to surging Pistons

"He's shown very, very good leadership qualities," Saunders said. "You have to respect a guy coming into a situation where you have a lot of guys who have been here and have had success. He's not afraid to speak his mind and say, 'Here's what we need to do.' "

Pistons vice president of basketball operations John Hammond said that Webber has fit in just as well off the court as he has on it. He called him a no-maintenance player who shows up on time, does what he's asked to do and has infused the team with positivity through his "unselfish spirit."

"Guys respect his comments," Porter said. "He's been around the game. He's been on some good teams. So everyone respects what his basketball IQ is and what he has to say."

"It feels really good to be with a group of guys you can trust and go to war with," Webber said. "I just feel like I need to be myself. ... It feels good to be a part of (a group) who, any time, (anyone) can step up and be a leading scorer, anyone can step up and be a vocal leader, (anyone) can get in your face."

I think C-Webb's leadership skills come from what he learned at this U of M course.

http://www.recsports.umich.edu/outdo...ng_Program.pdf

Are we maybe talking 4th Captain here?

Maybe they should just tell us the players who aren't captains.

They already do. It's called DNP Coach's Decision.

Webbs been a lot of wars. He just needs a fix of champion fellowship that Rip and co. can provide. Kinda like what Sheed needed.

What's the current thinking on C-Webb? Do we want him or not. Can we get him back?

I could see him coming back if it's for the minimum.

I wish him well.............

He would be a leader off the bench. Webber can provide more here than Grant Hill.

He could help for sure. He's a big body. He can rebound and he can pass. And he demands defensive attention because he can still score. Players respect him. The question that I have is what's he thinking about Flip's system.