Six straight ECF appearances, so what, or a sign of dominance? - Page 2 - Detroit Pistons Fan Community

TaShawn · #11 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 06:43 AM

How many teams have won more championships than the Pistons in the last 5 years? 1.

round · #12 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 08:50 AM

Thinking off the top of my head... in the 5 years

San Ant is 3-0 in the finals (didn't make the WCF in the two off years)
Detroit is 1-1 in the finals
La is 0-1 in the finals
Miami is 1-0 in the finals
Dallas is 0-1 in the finals
Cleveland is 0-1 in the finals
New Jersey is 0-1 in the finals

So it can be argued I guess the only team besides San Ant that we would trade places with is Miami and there one title and then there total self destruction... I'll stick with us

Darth Tater · #13 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dumars4Ever

I think it's in between. It's obviously a terrific accomplishment that any franchise should be proud of, but true "dominance" only comes from winning multiple championships.

Yes, I'm very proud of the team's accomplishments. But I think two ships in 6 trips would be just about right. Winning this year after the last two years dissappointments would be nice. I really don't see it happening though.

coynejeremy · #14 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pass99

Not so fast and not so nihilistic. Unexpected results can give the off-chance of a new life force. Take it when you can get it.

I totally agree. I didn't expect us to get out of the first round without AA and Amir playing, so from there on out, everything has been a gimmie!

professor · #15 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 09:42 AM

Consistent excellence. Not so what. Not dominance.

BallDon'tLie · #16 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ggazoo69

If he gets them to the Finals, yeah. He got them to the ECF last season. This was expected. No new contract is deserved. Not yet. No way.

I'll go a step further and say that Flip has to at least make a STRONG SHOWING in the finals to be rewarded with a new contract. Getting to the finals and being blown out in 4 or 5 games IMO is not quite good enough.

armygirl · #17 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 02:21 PM

It's just like going to the Olympics but failing to bring home the Gold. We have gotten the bronze in the last two outings.

It's just like waiting to fight the ultimate boxing match, the Las Vegas odds have you at 15-1 and yet you are TKO'd in the first round, you didn't get the belt.

It's like the 9th inning, you are down by 2, bases loaded with 2 outs the count is at 3 balls 2 strikes, and you strike out.

It's like a football game with the game tied and you have to go into overtime, you win the coin toss and defer to the other team to receive the ball, the other team win caused you GOOFED.

So close and you just couldn't make the cut. We have to get the crown, a few people will remember you for having reached 6 consecutives ECF. Everyone will remember you if you win the Crown.

ggazoo69 · #18 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BallDon'tLie

I'll go a step further and say that Flip has to at least make a STRONG SHOWING in the finals to be rewarded with a new contract. Getting to the finals and being blown out in 4 or 5 games IMO is not quite good enough.

I'm down with that, BDL.

BillLaimbeer · #19 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LA Dre

If we can't cross that # 12 off this time, then the six straight appearances will only mean that once again we became someone else's step child to the finals even though were supposedly the best team each time. If we can 't use the Atlanta Braves analogy then how about Kanye West?? Nominated but no Grammy...

But alas it should also mean the end of Flip's reign at the palace and new ruler of next season.

Aren't the Celtics the supposedly best team this year?

Winless Wonders · #20 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 05:22 PM

We need to win another title to declare dominance. If we don't this Pistons team will just look like a bunch of under achievers.