Listen as we take a look at both the small forward and power forward positions and find the one player that was able to make the biggest impact during his tenure with the Detroit Pistons.

Richard Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and Allen Iverson (CLICK THE LINK) participated in a full-team practice with the Pistons on Friday, which hasn’t happened in over a month.

“They were all out there and they all looked good,” coach Michael Curry said. “I am saying that everybody is going to play (Saturday in Washington) because I want to be positive. I told Abs (athletic trainer Mike Abdenour) to make sure he brings everybody’s uniform.”

Hamilton is the only player of the three that is certain to face the Wizards on Saturday night.

“Realistically, Allen probably won’t play,” Curry said. “The one I am most confident about is Rip. We will have to see how Allen and Sheed respond. Allen hasn’t done anything for 15 games, so that’s tough. Sheed and Rip both moved around real good. So hopefully with treatment and some rest they will be ready to play, at least in a limited role.”

VIA DETROIT NEWS

What’s Going Pistonscast Posse?

Oh where, Oh where is Rodney Stuckey’s aggressiveness?

That’s the question of the day.

Matter of fact, it’s the question of the week.

If we are going to beat Boston, we need the young Thunder Cat, Superstar version of Mr. Stuckey! Rodney, you have already proven that you can practically score at will. When you score 40 points in the NBA, you have ascended to the next level. However the next level means new responsibilities.

*Is Rodney Stuckey ready to dominate every game?……………………

Another question in my mind, is if the “new” 20 point and 10 rebound Rasheed Wallace for real? I sure hope so. He is playing out of position every night but he is so skilled that he gets it done when he wants to.

Its so frustrating but when Sheed is on, all of his past transgressions go out the window. When he is not playing well, they all fly right back into the window and bring our team down.  But you can’t blame Rasheed because we all knew he was this type of player before he came to the Pistons.

*Are we going to get Rasheed……………

or

Roscoe?……………………………………..

These are the question in my mind.

What are yours?

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

What’s Going on World?

John W. Davis here. So I here that Rasheed Wallace might be on the trading block. Hmmm…

Here is what RealGM.com had to say:

Many believe that the Pistons will field trade offers for forward Rasheed Wallace if the team continues to struggle.

“That’s a ‘Mark Cuban move,’ ” said an Eastern Conference executive. “Cuban would take Rasheed, no question. It would be bold, but he knows he’s got to do something to spark his team.”

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I think we should keep him. We can’t do much worse and Rasheed’s is a soon to be free agent. Let the Pistons bear the fruit of the free agency tree unless they are giving up Dirk, better yet J “Triple Double” Kidd.

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

What’s Going on World?

John W. Davis here. Here is something to take your mind of the Pistons recent woes. It’s a Happy Sheed!

DETROIT BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!

What’s Going on World?

John W. Davis here.  So I have to give a big shoutout to the Message Board Messiah Adam Lader.  He was trolling the net and found this great video over a Yardbarker.com.  Rasheed Wallace’s nicknames for his teammates.

Check it out:

My favorite nickname has to be Young 50 or Curtis Jackson Jr.  Adam and I have always said that Stuckey looks just like 50 Cent.

If you enjoyed what Sheed had to say, check out this full NBA Celebrity Look-A-Likes page. Part 1.  Part 2.

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

ROSCOE OR RASHEED?

What’s Going On World?

John W. Davis here.  The 6th Most Important Piston on my countdown is Rasheed Wallace.  (Okay everyone GASP really quickly). Now please let me explain. 

See there is a guy I know named Roscoe and a guy I know named Rasheed.  They both play for our beloved Detroit Pistons.  One plays forward, the other plays center.  One has a temper, the other is focused and on a mission. 

Both are passionate but that’s never Roscoe or Rasheed’s problem.  Both are Top 20 NBA talents.  Both have the skills to dominate inside and out.  Both are 6′11 and 235 ish pounds.

ROSCOE DOES THIS:

AND ROSCOE ALSO CAN DO THIS SEEMINGLY AT WILL:

That’s why we allow it.  Basketball is nothing more than a game.  A fun childhood game that a mere 450 NBA Players get paid to do. 

What he lacks in focus and motivation he makes up for with pure unadulterated talent. 

But you know what? It takes more than talent to be a champion.  When Rasheed was going for his first NBA title you saw that nothing was going to stop him.  Not an injured foot, or being traded to a new team, nothing. NO… THING!

I know because I have saw it with my own eyes, that Rasheed can be more than Roscoe.  He can be much more than a trash talking left-handed three point shooting big man.  He can be so much more. 

RASHEED CAN DO THIS (OLD SCHOOL):

RASHEED CAN DO THIS (NEW SCHOOL):
 

I always feel like Rasheed Wallace is not giving us everything he could that’s why he is number six.  Year after year we see the same player, teasing and tantalizing us with dominant yet erratic and sporadic post play.  Yes I want a little Roscoe but I also want a lot more Rasheed! (Sheed-scoe)

 Who do you want Roscoe or Rasheed?

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

Listen up Rasheed, Ryan has spoken!

“…his winning attitude is contagious…”

Darn right it is.

I heard that ‘Sheed went straight home, still in his uniform, after the January 5th loss to the Celtics.

He cares about winning, that’s for sure.

He’s a great locker room presence, a great coach to others while on the bench, and a great helper to the younger players.

Coach Sheed/Player Sheed combined.

I want to see him REALLY give it his all this year.

I want him to break a rim, even though they’re supposed to be sturdy.

Break the ball in half with a block.

Bring your intensity to every game, every night — let’s go get ‘em this year.

I’m excited for getting the season started, can you tell?

-Ryan

www.pistonscast.com

What’s Going on World?

John W. Davis here.  Say this over at www.slamonline.com and wanted to give this a plug.  They ranked Tayshaun as the No. 45 best NBA Player and Richard Hamilton the No. 40 Top player.   Everyone favorite big man comes in at No. 34, Rasheeeeeeeeeeeeddddddddddddddddd Wallace.  We all know Rasheed has the talent of a Top 25 NBA player but the problem with Rasheed is he shows that talent in spurts.  If he was consistently at 15 and 10 guy there would be no doubt because his defense and outside shot is something special.

SLAMonline Top 50: Rasheed Wallace, no. 34

The definitive ranking of the best players in the NBA today…

Rasheed Wallace is a specific type of basketball player. He’s the type that you don’t want to see when you come into the gym. He’s never averaged a double-double, but it’s his defense, sharp shooting, speed and intangible basketball skills that separate him from many NBA big men. His scruffy beard and ratty headband could belong to any tough playground player in America. He plays in uptowns like cats in the hood, and he’s got highly disruptive skills that can be a difference maker in any game. He’s a solid defender who blocked 100 shots and hit 100 threes in each of the last three seasons.  He filled a 6-foot-11 gap in the 2003-2004 Pistons line-up, and won Detroit it’s first title since Zeke was running things. Wallace is also the type of player that probably never fully hit his stride.

Sheed has always seemed to lack a true position. Too quick to be a center and probably too big to guard most power forwards, Wallace plays an awkward-yet-effective role in the success of most every team he has been on. However, there have been times when Wallace hasn’t played to his full potential and that’s probably cost him a lot of development as a scorer and rebounder. He should probably have averaged some double-doubles and added a Defensive Player of the Year Award to his resume by now, but he hasn’t.

He averaged 13 points, nearly 8 boards and 2 blocks per game during the 2004 Playoffs. By any account, he provided the major spark that turned the Pistons from a good playoff squad into a championship team. Though Chauncey Billups was the MVP, Wallace’s efforts were accounted for and his presence is still felt.

Wallace is a guy who has the skills to make an instant impact on most teams. While his technical fouls have cost his team tons of points through the years, his winning attitude is contagious, and he knows how to play to win when the time comes. He checks into our SLAMOnline Top 50 countdown at no. 34, but he’s the type of player who had the potential to be ranked much higher.

Want more of the SLAMonline Top 50? Check out the archive.

Hey guys,

I was just browsing YouTube and came upon this video of Sheed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rwb6pUTBFM
I want this Sheed for the whole 08-09 season and postseason.

Still hit the three once in a while, but dominate the post!  Like you guys said, he CAN dominate down there.  And if he doesn’t make the low post shot or dunk it, he can at least draw the foul somehow.

Just a little thought for the day.

PS.  Happy belated birthday, John!

PSS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bBeGy5Lroo

Look at Kevin Garnett’s face in slow motion when he’s going down from Maxiell’s block.  Haha.

-Ryan