Originally Posted by Warthog

some of the responses in this thread are downright ridiculous. first of all, brezec was never going to see another meaningful minute EVER in a pistons uniform. so why complain about getting rid of him for a player who could potentially contribute??

now, i have no clue if juan dixon can play defense, if he can shoot, how he'll fit in, etc. but the general consensus is that he's a better decision-maker than flip and plays better defense, and flip didn't want to be here anymore. what's wrong with swapping one 6'3" shooting guard with another? flip was unhappy, why keep him here? it was also clear at games that the pistons players didn't care for brezec and his antics. so we get rid of a spaz and an unhappy guy and improve our chemistry.

simple question - would you rather have magloire/davis/brown instead of brezec? of course you would. there's a good chance we'll get one of those guys now. yay for us.

and no offense, but afflalo has not been contributing lately. he's missed his FTs in the only pressure situations he's had this year, isn't grabbing boards, and is trying too hard to generate his own offense because he probably feels left out of it. yes our defense has sucked the past 2 games but that's more on the starters. afflalo still plays decent defense but if dixon can provide that AND better scoring, i trust that more in the playoffs.

bottom line is that we know we weren't getting anything more from flip or brezec this year, and we picked up a guy who MIGHT contribute. there is absolutely NO downside to this trade. we lose nothing, and might gain something. if dixon sucks and doesn't play, that's absolutely no different than murray's current situation.

Originally Posted by Abe Froemen

If I am not mistaken Dixon won a title at Maryland was ACC player of the year and the mvp of the final 4. I dont live and die college bball but I remember this kid was a force. Joe likes guys who play with heart,(Afflalo) and guys who play 4 years of college ball.

Originally Posted by armygirl

I bleed Terrapin Red, hope you all can't tell my Alumni affiliation.

I agree with those on the forum that stated that Affalo and Stuckey will contribute some in the playoffs, however, they haven't been battle tested, and whoever said that the Rookies may be getting a little big-headed, I tend to agree with that analysis.

Stuckey & AA will eventually become the face of the franchise more than likely, however, they are not battle tested.

I have a feeling Juan is gonna steal AA's minutes as we get further down the road. I am telling you guys, I have watched Juan since his freshman year in high school. You want to see energy off the bench...stay tuned folks.

He is the real deal, I have always said and feel, that on the right team, this 6'3" guard will blossom into something very, very, special.

Originally Posted by TaShawn

PISTONS: Murray Waived

He gone.

Originally Posted by TaShawn

It took them a while to negotiate whether he would get a first class ticket out of here or coach.