Comments on: Iverson wants to be the “focal part on the offensive end” http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/ Two die-hard Pistons fans host a popular fan-based podcast and accompanying blog Fri, 18 May 2012 20:33:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Mike Watson http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/comment-page-1/#comment-1452 Mike Watson Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:34:45 +0000 http://www.pistonscast.com/?p=960#comment-1452 I'm with u Steve especially on the 5th and 6th paragraphs I’m with u Steve especially on the 5th and 6th paragraphs

]]> By: John http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 John Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:54:11 +0000 http://www.pistonscast.com/?p=960#comment-1450 They need to follow Will Ferrell's SNL cheerleader chant and BE AGGRESSIVE! They need to follow Will Ferrell’s SNL cheerleader chant and BE AGGRESSIVE!

]]> By: Steve http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/comment-page-1/#comment-1449 Steve Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:50:46 +0000 http://www.pistonscast.com/?p=960#comment-1449 Hmm, well I agree w/ AI somewhat. The Pistons are definitely not utilizing AI the way they should. They've pretty much been playing him like Chauncey. But AI's not Chauncey. There's no reason for this team to not get the #4 seed for the playoffs. The Hawks are crumbling and the Heat's roster is embarrassing. The problem is that Detroit is playing at the 2nd slowest pace in the NBA. This isn't 2003-2004. The Pistons need to step on the gas more often. This starting lineup should be flying down the court, not taking 8 seconds to get past half court. AI and Stuckey should be penetrating and attacking more. Sheed should get in the post (not that 14-ft turnaround shot either) and Amir should continue to run and make great hustle plays. Another problem I believe is a lack of a post scoring presence, outside of undersized and under-utilized Jason Maxiell. Sheed likes to shoot 3's and do turnaround jumpshots from 15+ ft and McDyess also shoots long jumpers. When that happens no one EVER rebounds the missed shot, because the bigs are out on the perimeter. If the Pistons use AI like he needs to be, get a post presence, and run a lot more, then they will grab the #4 seed. Hmm, well I agree w/ AI somewhat.

The Pistons are definitely not utilizing AI the way they should. They’ve pretty much been playing him like Chauncey. But AI’s not Chauncey.

There’s no reason for this team to not get the #4 seed for the playoffs. The Hawks are crumbling and the Heat’s roster is embarrassing.

The problem is that Detroit is playing at the 2nd slowest pace in the NBA. This isn’t 2003-2004. The Pistons need to step on the gas more often. This starting lineup should be flying down the court, not taking 8 seconds to get past half court.

AI and Stuckey should be penetrating and attacking more. Sheed should get in the post (not that 14-ft turnaround shot either) and Amir should continue to run and make great hustle plays.

Another problem I believe is a lack of a post scoring presence, outside of undersized and under-utilized Jason Maxiell. Sheed likes to shoot 3’s and do turnaround jumpshots from 15+ ft and McDyess also shoots long jumpers. When that happens no one EVER rebounds the missed shot, because the bigs are out on the perimeter.

If the Pistons use AI like he needs to be, get a post presence, and run a lot more, then they will grab the #4 seed.

]]> By: Richard http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/comment-page-1/#comment-1448 Richard Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:40:59 +0000 http://www.pistonscast.com/?p=960#comment-1448 i think we should try it tho since what they've been doing hasn't worked so well, but i agree i'm looking forward to see what changes happen in the off season. i think we should try it tho since what they’ve been doing hasn’t worked so well, but i agree i’m looking forward to see what changes happen in the off season.

]]> By: Mike Watson http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/comment-page-1/#comment-1447 Mike Watson Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:44:00 +0000 http://www.pistonscast.com/?p=960#comment-1447 Yeah Nate I'm with u. Feels like we're only renting Ivo for the season. Then he's no more good to us. I almost feel sorry for the dude because like Dre said it's gonna be hard for him to find a team that centers everything around him at his age. Yeah Nate I’m with u. Feels like we’re only renting Ivo for the season. Then he’s no more good to us. I almost feel sorry for the dude because like Dre said it’s gonna be hard for him to find a team that centers everything around him at his age.

]]> By: nate http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/comment-page-1/#comment-1444 nate Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:46:06 +0000 http://www.pistonscast.com/?p=960#comment-1444 ehhhh i dont kno man. while i still support him, im looking forward to next season having a different player ehhhh i dont kno man. while i still support him, im looking forward to next season having a different player

]]> By: John http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 John Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:43:49 +0000 http://www.pistonscast.com/?p=960#comment-1442 PREACH DRE! "If you need to to toss up 25-30 shots a game or play 40+ minutes a game to be a factor, then you ho to a team that need someone to do that." PREACH!!! PREACH DRE! “If you need to to toss up 25-30 shots a game or play 40+ minutes a game to be a factor, then you ho to a team that need someone to do that.”

PREACH!!!

]]> By: Dre http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/02/02/iverson-wants-to-be-the-focal-part-on-the-offensive-end/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Dre Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:46:31 +0000 http://www.pistonscast.com/?p=960#comment-1440 I agree that Iverson should be the focal part of a team, but not this one. Don't get me wrong, he can hoop it up with the best. And while Allen's wearing that red, white and blue I'll continue to support him, but I still think that he's not a fit for this team. If you need to toss up 25-30 shots a game or play 40+ minutes a game to be a factor, then you go to a team that need someone to do that. But with the small ball line-up gone, It's gonna be hard for him to be "the man" with two other SGs on the bench. Maybe I'm still upset over that loss on sunday. Made my superbowl party a little less enjoyable. I agree that Iverson should be the focal part of a team, but not this one. Don’t get me wrong, he can hoop it up with the best. And while Allen’s wearing that red, white and blue I’ll continue to support him, but I still think that he’s not a fit for this team. If you need to toss up 25-30 shots a game or play 40+ minutes a game to be a factor, then you go to a team that need someone to do that. But with the small ball line-up gone, It’s gonna be hard for him to be “the man” with two other SGs on the bench. Maybe I’m still upset over that loss on sunday. Made my superbowl party a little less enjoyable.

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