The Changing Of The Guard (Rotation)

Rip Hamilton because he will hurt the development of our young players like Austin Daye he need more playing time.

Honestly, if we could get a big man from it - Ben Gordon. Until I see some production it’s gonna be BG.

Rip gotta go since his seniority messes up the Pistons finding their new identity. It’s time for the old guard to step aside and let is get a look at the new Pistons.

@ Astrid - I’m not too worried about BG because once it starts to drop for him it’ll rain and he could end up being out more dangerous weapon. I hope they play with the lineups now and let him start so he can get the kinks out.

Ever since he stomped his feet like a kindergartner about being the 6th man, I have wanted Hamilton out of here. And I am no doctor, but isn’t his nose healed by now? Does he really need to wear the mask forever?

With Bynum getting more minutes at point, I’m seeing the floor skills this guy’s got. We know he can break guys down (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poSp441LLkM), but all the talk of Stuckey maybe spending more (not all) time at 2 guard seems more and more attractive…

Because he’s aging, I’d trade Rip for a big man.

I think Gordon will have a better season next year. He should be able to snap out of it.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; I think Will needs to be the regular starting PG on this team.

I don’t think Will should supplant Stuckey at PG. While he’s been impressive as of late he’s better off the bench and us giving up the size advantage at PG will work against us (not to mention Stuckey has done a great job this year):

I don’t see Bynum here next year because he can start with another team.

Stuckey looks to score before he looks to pass. More often than not, he’ll just run at the rim looking for a foul call. He’s more of a shooting guard, rather than a point, in my eyes.

@David C. Lol about the mask!

@Astrid Stuckey at the 2… I second that emotion!

@Young R I agree with you Stuckey does seem to just run at the rim with reckless abandon. Although its good to be aggressive, he needs to vary up his game until he’s getting D-Wade foul calls.

Deven and John,
Time to talk draft, since that is the only chance the Pistons have to take a big step up (no trade we make will take us to another level). I got Kentucky on my mind - either John Wall or DeMarcus Cousins. What do you think?

Check out what my son wrote in his college newspaper, the Knicks are coming!

I really like the Knicks’ trade deadline moves this year. After they dump McGrady’s undeservedly generous contract, they will have the most salary cap room of any team in the league. They’re going all in on the free agent class of this summer, and they freed up much of that room by trading away frequent malcontent and fan-favorite (those two traits tend to combine in New York) Nate Robinson and adding Tracy McGrady’s astronomical, but very temporary deal. The Knicks are going to pay T-Mac about $23 million to do almost nothing this year, but it will be worth it when they have enough money to pay for TWO maximum-salary free agents. Imagine it: Coach Mike D’Antoni’s wide-open offense flying high with David Lee playing alongside LeBron and Chris Bosh, or Dwayne Wade and Carlos Boozer, or even Joe Johnson and Amar’e Stoudemire. With a successful summer from their front office, the Knicks can add the necessary pieces to become an elite team for years to come. They can transform almost overnight into a title contender.

@ Steve M. Good to hear from you! I’m for DeMarcus Cousins because you will need the Number 1 Pick to get John Wall.

However If we have the number 1 pick, you have to draft John Wall.

I would stand pat and keep them all until I see what happens in the draft and free agency this summer. It never hurts to play it safe.

Man…Stuckey had 19 points, 11 assists, and 6 boards against Washington the last time they played, and now that Will gets 5 and 20 against the same team-minus all their stars, everyone wants to ride him like the Lone Ranger! Stop it! Quit it! And sure, give it up to “the thrill” for having another good showing (16 points and 7 assists) during the lost to the Hawks. Let the records show that he did his job. The records also show that way back in November, Stuckey hit for 23 and 8 in 43 minutes, helping the Pistons beat the Hawks.

This game is all about exploiting match-ups and advantages. Anytime you run a 5 foot anything out there at point-guard, you’re already at a disadvantage unless; he’s just a freak like, Zeke, AI, or Hardaway, or has a killer squad behind him to make up the difference.

Sure, Will had great games against the Wizards and Hawks, but neither of those teams tested him on the defensive end like many other teams will. With guys like: Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, Darren Williams, Derrick Rose, and John wall, who’s coming next year, you have to address the issue of defending these guys. Otherwise, they can destroy a team by themselves. Stuckey matches up well with each of these them. While, Bynum has to play out of his Astrid, to compete on their level or it’s just a bad match-up.

And starting Stuckey at Shooting guard to do Will’s defensive dirty work, isn’t going to help. Besides that, it negates the advantage of starting him at point to exploit his size advantage.

When Stuckey begins passing and making better decisions, I’ll consider him a good fit for point guard. He’ll show a flash of what a point guard is one night, and then go and goof up the next string of games. I absolutely hate it when guys are wide open, or no play is called, and Stuckey just runs to the rim and does his “AYEH” scream to try to get a call. In the meantime, the other team has scored on a fastbreak dunk. If Stuckey is going to be a point guard, he needs to learn when to pass and when to shoot. Decision making is key, and the point guard is the most important decision maker on the court. He’s the floor general, leading his troops. He needs to learn what to do and when based on what the team needs and not what he wants to do.