What’s Going on World?

John W. Davis here in full effect. So our boy Walter Sharpe, the Number 10 Most Important Piston has publicly received some great news. Coach Curry says he won’t be going to the NBDL and will be with the team here in Detroit for his rookie season.

This makes me feel like he has a shot at the backup small forward role as previously discussed here on Pistonscast.com.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Pistons’ Sharpe not likely to play in D-League

Chris McCosky / The Detroit News

Pistons coach Michael Curry says this will be a developmental year for second-round draft pick Walter Sharpe, but it is unlikely that will include a stint in the NBA’s Development League.

“He needs a year here under our watch,” Curry said. “He needs structure and stability every day. A guy like (center) Cheikh Samb needs basketball hours — he’s a guy that would benefit more from the D-League. Walter will benefit more from being in this structure every day.”

Sharpe is a 6-foot-9 forward from Alabama-Birmingham.

I think they are keeping him around because once he gets on the court with the other Bench Babies or occasionally with the Big 4, Sharpe will be very very productive. I think we will all be amazed by his versatility.

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com