08 Draft Grade

Discussion in 'Detroit Pistons General Discussion' started by Abe Froemen, Jun 27, 2008.

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How Did Joe Do

A 6 vote(s) 13.0%
B 13 vote(s) 28.3%
C 13 vote(s) 28.3%
D 7 vote(s) 15.2%
F 7 vote(s) 15.2%
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  1. Delfino Delivers Member+

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    Don't be surprised to see AA play some SF this year as it is the "scoring" position for a lot of teams and that is where his defense will help the most.
    Delfino Delivers, Jun 28, 2008
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    I hope so. Probably something that should have been explored more last year. Have to keep in mind that there is going to be a different mentality running the show this year.
    max, Jun 28, 2008
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    Story on him was that he thought he was so good he was going to be taken in the Top 20. He didn't want to work out for the Pistons and thought his style was more suited to an uptempo game. How do these little punks who have done nothing in the NBA have such a big ego they can refuse to work out for someone who maybe their potential employer? Glad Joe passsed on him after I heard this story. Check out MLive.
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    Considering how Detroit has handled it's youth, I'm surprised anyone would work out for us.
    16 Mile, Jun 28, 2008
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    That's BS, a youngster looking to get hired should ALWAYS show the right attitude and desire toward a prospective employer. The exceptions, it's still not right, are for those players who are truly top shelf talent.
    anakin, Jun 28, 2008
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  6. ramon sessions New Member

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    if a team refuses to use any young talent that they draft, then it is to be expected that young players would not want to be employed by that team. If you are a youth coming into the league and you see the pistons sitting amir, while playing stiffs like webber and ratliff simply because they are vets, it would raise questions, understandably.
    ramon sessions, Jun 28, 2008
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    Rookie Rodney Stuckey played over 22 minutes per game in the playoffs.
    BillLaimbeer, Jun 28, 2008
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    This is true, but coaches like Larry Brown and Flip Saunders is to blame.
    Latinoking90, Jun 28, 2008
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    Interesting, it makes sense.
    max, Jun 28, 2008
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    That pretty much sums it up for me.
    pass99, Jun 28, 2008
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    Can we hold you to that? LOL

    Do you guys really think there are any successful teams out there that give major minutes to rookies? Want some cheese with that whine?

    Absolutely. Why would I want to hire a hotshot prospect in any field that refuses to even interview? The pre-draft team workouts are job interviews. I'm glad Joe stuck to his guns. The TEAM will be better for it.

    I voted A, maybe I'm sightly biased because of the BYU connection, but I love the way Joe thinks. I'm excited to see these guys develop if they are good enough to make the roster.
    coynejeremy, Jun 28, 2008
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  12. Ernie the Slow Adult Member+

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    I'm voting A this time. If Joe D tells me the sun is cold, then I'll be catching fire with a jacket on after I dive in.

    FC Barcelona! Tel Aviv! Olympiacos! Deeeeetroit Pistons baby!!!
    Ernie the Slow Adult, Jun 28, 2008
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    Ernie the Slow Adult for GM! :nerd2:
    coynejeremy, Jun 28, 2008
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    I don't know guys. Seeing rookies sit or punked in G/T. Would make me do a double take.
    Then guys with natural skills suppressed just to see if he's coachable.
    You come into the league with a forte, but then they start experimenting with you and jake up your game.
    Play to my strenghts please.
    TheeTFD, Jun 29, 2008
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    Pistons gave Stuckey major minutes. Maxiell, a third year player, played a major role. You can't incorporate 5 rookies in at once.
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    you are right, i just think they have made major mistakes in the development of amir. i think he should have been given more of a chance, and whatever he lacked, his energy etc. would have more than made up for whatever webber and ratliff were supposed to bring to the table.
    ramon sessions, Jun 29, 2008
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    Not THEY, Flip!!! And that's one reason why he's gone. Joe is not a micro-managing GM, last year was about as close to telling a coach who to play that you'll see Joe D.
    KGREG, Jun 29, 2008
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    Exactly. Joe wanted Amir getting meaningful playing time, and he promised Amir such. For some reason, Flip decided not to do it. Looks like Curry will be more cooperative in this regard, but we'll see for ourselves in not too distant future.
    mikhail1973, Jun 29, 2008
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    It is hard to play a guy when he fouls all the time. Amir needs to learn to stay out of foul trouble. You lose your coaches trust when you comit stupid fouls. Even with the foul trouble Amir still should have played more. There were games that we had pretty much in hand that Amir didn't even get to play. That definately is Flip's fault.
    Winless Wonders, Jun 29, 2008
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