Managing to win a couple games, the Pistons have resembled a team with a purpose. The new guys, Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva are doing what was expected of them in providing offensive power while rookies Jonas Jerebko and Tayshaun Prince Jr. err Austin Daye are steadily coming along and contributing where they can.
Ben Wallace has totaled exactly 4 points over his last 3 games, and I love it. In the mean time, he has dominated defensively and has more than resembled his old self while pulling in nearly 10 rebounds a game. Could he really have been that banged up the last 4 seasons? Maybe it was the systems he was playing in? Maybe he just plays better with a 6 figure salary instead of 8. Whatever it is, the Pistons are lucky to have him. However, I'm sure it's only a matter of time before Kwame Brown wakes up, realizes all that potential he has and yanks that starting center role away from Big Ben....
I respect a loyal fan, but people please. It's too early for "Bynumite" or any of the 50 Swedish references. Big Ben and Mr. Big Shot weren't so until after 2004 (win a Darko bobblehead if you can guess what happened that year). This isn't a franchise or a fanbase that needs to cling to cheesey catchphrases or nicknames for hope. Let's expect some victories, see them through, and then we can talk about nicknames. (I still like "Will the Thrill")
Signature win against Orlando last week, followed by a reality check 3 days later at Orlando. The Pistons aren't where they need to be nor will we know if they'll ever get there for a while. Weaknesses in the lineup will become more evident as the season goes. It's what they do to address them that will establish where this team finishes.
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Big ben might play better with a six figure salary. lmao. It must be the palace or something that motivates. Also why did we get rid of Aaron Afflalo? He is playing really well in Denver. The other night he shut down Kobe.
ReplyDeleteSidenote- Since Afflalo not on the team you can change your blogs name to "Today was a good Daye"
I love the way Ben plays. 4 points, a ton of rebounds and good D. Priceless.
ReplyDeleteMarvin, if Daye puts on 20 lbs, I'll consider the name change.
ReplyDeleteJacob, you're right. Priceless indeed, especially if he keeps it up all season.
i wear my Austin Daye jersey proudly during the games!he is very Prince-ish tho, i give you that in appearence, but not in games. Prince is better. {i might have tickets to tha games next week thru work, if you want to go} i would like to see Kwame Brown wake up as well, but do you think it will be anytime soon?
ReplyDeleteI don't know the Pistons are in a tough spot of games won't be easy though
ReplyDeleteSammy
Gabi, I think Kwame just is what he is. He is a role player at BEST and shouldn't even sniff a starting lineup. The only way I see this guy being productive would be at the 4 spot playing next to a legitimate all-star center.
ReplyDelete-I'm going to the Cleveland game. You gonna be there?