02/21/2007
vs Orlando
NAT : NBALP
LOC : TV20 Detroit
RADIO : 1130 WDFN AM

Yep, this is the DHOF game. Darko is starting and his ardent supporters in the Pistons community have literally cancelled all of their engagements to bask in the glow of Darko-mania as the Original Serbian Gangsta makes his return to the Palace.

Expect this thread to get really long as everyone argues the merits and demerits of Darko, as if Rasheed Wallace, Chris Webber, Dwight Howard, Hedo TurkeyGlue and Rip do not even exist. Because our second favorite topic is talking about Darko, and we do it well.

Students of the game will probably skip all of the Hall of Fame hype to observe and document the incredible dribbling styles of Carlos Arroyo. At an average of 3 dribbles per second, he's second to none in this league when it comes to pounding the air out of the ball.

Big game, small players, Orlando loss. Book it. And if you're not sure, or have conflicted Pistons loyalties, bowing before a giant cheddar cheese statue of Darko on your back porch, check this out.

The towel Darko wiped his face with sold on E-Bay for $15,000 to an unnamed Piston fan.



In Detroit, Darko was attacked by Dan Gadzuric, who thought he was John Amaeche



In Detroit, Saint Darko also went through his Adam Morrison phase.

Sooo? What's your point? I'll have you know I received a pair of game worn sweat socks with that towel too.

I know that I am going to the game. Will have my wife record it while I am gone so that I can see if it ends the same way on TV as it does in the arena.

One of those games that I want to see one of the teams win but I won't be t-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-0 disappointed if the other one does. It's not like the Pistons and the Heat or the Pistons and the Bulls.

Word out of I_Named_My_Baby_Victory _Cigar.com is that an unamed member of the Darko fan club paid 20K for one of Darko's jocks last February... he hasn't taken it off since

So you were the cat who out-bid me?

I will also be at that game.

Quick DHOF club question. Any of you fellas have NBA League Pass? Just curious.

I am actually going to Detroit on Wednesday from New York and have almost front row tickets for the game. This is going to be my first ever basketball game live. I hope it turns out to be good and the Pistons win and I can get Billups autograph.

Show up as early as possible to get Billup's autograph! Someone else here may have some advice for you in this regard. I hope you have a great time and enjoy a Pistons victory!

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They are the archetype for dominance. They are the gatekeepers of the conference. They are the Detroit Pistons.

Both teams will be playing their second game in 2 nights with the magic playing away at the palace. I've never really understood the passion that darko supporters have. He was the 2nd draft pick a few years back and was never really given a chance here.... got traded to a team where his minutes have increased and his game improved. Good for him i say. We have an exciting team in the Pistons and have a great chance to get to the finals again. I say Darko shmarko... Pistons in a blowout and Wallace, DD, Webber, Tazr, AJ, Bhrama and Dice all take turns in abusing the serbian gangster.