Posts tagged ‘Tayshaun Prince’

The Golden Piston!

What’s going on World?

John W. Davis here. We received two emails congratulating Tayshaun Prince today for winning gold that I would like to share with you.

Ericka from Alabama by way of Pontiac: Hey guys, what’s goin’ on!

How bout our boys bringing home the gold! Most importantly, Tayshaun bringing home the gold! I have watched every game by way of my DVR, all the USA Basketball redemption specials on NBA TV, the exhibition games..all of that! So imagine my frustration when right when our boys were stepping up on the platform to finally get that medal…MY DVR SHUT OFF!!! I just sat there in disbelief. My question to you is, do you know of anywhere online where I can get this footage? I was waiting to hear Tayshaun’s name when he got the medal and the timing of the DVR took that away from me.

Thanks in advance,
Ericka

Darian from Nebraska: Hey Pistons Cast!!! Whats good!!

Let me just say!! GOOOOO TAYSHAUN DURELL PRINCE!!! What a stud! He’s got a gold medal and no one can take that away! I stayed up till like 4 watching that game and tay played GREAT in the first half! He made me so happy!!! But yah i just wanted to give a shout out to our boy Tayshaun Prince!!!

DEEEEEEEEEEETROIT BASKETBALL!!!

Here is the link we all want to see especially Ericka. Tayshaun and the US Basketball team getting their gold medals.

US MEDAL CEREMONY!!!!

Props to nbcolympics.com.  If you want to congratulate Tayshaun do it in the comments section.

ITS TIME FOR SOME DETROIT BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

The Prince of the Palace waiting for his Olympic Coronation!

Whats Going on World?

John W. Davis here.  Our boy Tayshaun Prince is back at it again.  Showing the world that a true Detroit Piston player can always contribute, even on a world stage.  His unselfish play is exactly why the Pistons are who they are and its exactly why we don’t get the national respect we deserve.

Coming off the bench is different for Tayshaun Prince because since his 2nd year in the league he has STARTED every game.  Props to the Detroit Free Press, I really like the game by game coverage the FREEP has given the Prince of the Palace.

Hey, Tayshaun Prince had a triple-single in Team USA’s 116-85 win over Australia on Wednesday in Beijing — nine points, a rebound and a steal.

Prince is contributing but as a reserve, averaging 12.7 minutes a game, not the 32.9 he gets with the Pistons, and 4.7 points instead of 13.2. And he’s accepted his role on a roster with guys named Kobe and LeBron.

“The toughest part is trying to come in and really respond and help the team in any way you can,” Prince told the Lexington Herald-Leader, which wants his story because of his days at Kentucky.

“… Obviously, the caliber of guys that we have, we just have to be ready. And I think today I was ready. I think in the games I have been ready, whether it’s shooting the basketball or playing some defense or doing whatever.”

Whatever Coach K is selling, it’s been working. The Redeem Team is 6-0 going into the medal round.

“We’re not overlooking nobody,” Prince said. “You know why? Because we play the same way every game. … Everybody’s been playing hard and aggressive.

“So we’re gonna go down fighting, no matter what.”

Two more games until Gold Tayshaun,  keep doing your thang!

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

What’s going on World?

John W. Davis here.  The Olympics are in full swing and I’m loving it.  If you know anything about me, you know I’m all about running especially track and field.  We have witnessed Usain Bolt run a 9.69 WR in the 100m and I have a feeling he will put on a show later this week in the 200m with another gold medal winning performance.

As Detroit Pistons fans, we are all rooting for our boy Tayshaun Prince. 

The following is an excerpt from a recent Detroit Free Press Article:

In Monday’s game, coach Mike Krzyzewski played Prince extensively after the second quarter, assigning him to Germany’s best player, Dirk Nowitzki, who creates difficult matchups for most players because of his size 7-feet, 243 pounds) and versatility.

Prince, a four-time NBA All-Defensive second team player, limited Nowitzki to 14 points.

“I think I’ve done a great job of making the best of it,” Prince said. “I’m trying to get some offensive rebounds and get some easy shots. Hopefully things will get back on track here in this next game.”

What Prince would like when the U.S. plays Australia in the quarterfinals Wednesday is a performance similar to the one he gave against Spain on Saturday. In what was by far his most productive game, Prince scored 10 points in 14 minutes, making 3-of-4 3-pointers.  “That last game when I came into the game I hit some big shots,” Prince said. “So obviously I think I can do it. Everybody is getting less minutes than they’re used to, but they’re taking advantage of it, and that’s what matters.”

I’ve said it before and said it again, Tayshaun Prince will be a neccessary key component to winning that Olympic gold.  Against Germany, he stopped Dirk Nowitzki.  Check 1.  Against Spain he helped stopped their powerful team that has many capable NBA players.  In the medal round look for Tayshaun to check the best player on the oppossing team for at least 15 minutes a game.

No doubt in my mind that Tayshaun will EARN his gold medal.

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

What’s Going on World?

John W. Davis here.  The Olympics are now in our midst and you know what, I’m excited.  The Olympics bring the world together if only for 2 weeks.  I’m just glad they are here.

As Pistons’ fans we need to be glad that Tayshaun Prince is there to represent not only the USA but the Detroit Pistons.  He is a shining example of what a Piston should be.  He is a smart, efficient and hard-working basketball player who night after night, gives his all.

Check out a few pictures of Tayshaun doing his USA Olympic Basketball thing:

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

HELLO PISTONSCAST!!! WHAT IS UP!!

I haven’t emailed in SO long.. my bad about that! I was just wondering on a topic .. i know its not about the pistons.. but a piston.

USA basketball!! So.. how do you guys think USA will do this year?

Tayshaun is reppin’ the detroit pistons and how well do u think he will do of doing that?

My own opinion is The USA basketball team has it this year and will bring home the gold.. from all the videos all the things they have been sayin it feels like not only they want it so bad this year that no matter what they are gonna win at all costs.. thats my own opinion..

Well I am dying in this boring summer I am so excited for the season to come and hopefully I will be happy next summer because of our world championship?!?

Thanx once again Pistonscast you are just another reason that being a Pistons fan is SO GREAT!!!!!

DEEEEEEEEEEEETROIT BASKETBALL!!!

Whats Up Darian? Thanks for the email. I think you are right about USA Basketball they do have a fire this year. They look like they want to dominate every game at every second. We will see when they play some better teams though.

Thanks for the email. We will chat about this on Episode 62.

Peace,

John

See this is a problem alot. Sheed not playing out of the post. He can dominate down there but he chooses not to do it. Tayshaun didn’t play well in Game 3 but I think Chauncey was worst. I think overall we played better without Chauncey on the floor. If he can’t be aggressive he is holding us back right now.

We were -25 when Chauncey was on the court. (We only lost by 14 points) He was tentative and scared so he doesn’t need to start right now.

We were +3 when Rodney Stuckey was on the floor. (We lost by 14 points) Also our defense is better with Stuckey on the floor!

Chauncey Billups has already said he wont be 100% for the playoffs. He doesnt even have full confidence in himself so why should we as Pistons fan. I don’t right now and you shouldn’t either. My only problem with the Pistons is when they don’t try. Game 1 we tried and we lost and thats fine. Game 2 we tried and won and thats great. Game 3 we played about half a game and lost by 14 and thats not ok.

I would rather start Rodney Stuckey, Lindsey Hunter, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Antonio McDyess right now because they try their best, game in and game out.

This wishy washy play is tiring and I’m out.

-John