I think we'll know that by gauging the interest the Pistons have in him.
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I think we'll know that by gauging the interest the Pistons have in him.
Not necessarily.
If he sells tix, that may trump talent.
yes, because ben wallace, who everyone apparently thinks is washed up, is going to sell tickets....
Not to mention the media has been feeding the lemming fans the idea that ben wallace is a selfish traitor that took the money and ran, so the majority hate his guts now anyway.
Dude come on, you're a smart guy, this shouldn't be that hard.
He's one of the most popular Pistons ever.
You do remember the fro wigs and all that, right?
It's a perfect setup.
They may even start him just to get the crowd pumped up.
....do you remember every subsequent visit to the palace since he left?
This shouldn't be that hard.
Ben Wallace has become Benedict Arnold here.
Hey KStat, somehow I missed this post. Yeah, it can get old over there sometimes. Not that I'm totally innocent as there is one person in particular that I can't help but mock. I still like a lot of the old WC posters but the tone can be overbearing at times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kstat
I totally agree with you on Wallace btw. I think he still has a little something left in the tank, especially if we get him back with Arnie and limit his minutes to around 25 MPG to keep him fresh. For the vet's minimum, when Kwame is our only true center, I think it's a no-brainer. My only slight concern is that he brings back some of the "refuse to re-enter the game" attitude he may have left with, but I think the potential for positive influence far exceeds any potential negative influence. Again, the vet's minimum! If he's a cancer, we can release him and go from there.
Of course I was one of the people who wasn't mad at him for taking Chicago's bigger deal so maybe it's easier for me to welcome him back with open arms.
i thought chicago signing him was the height of stupidity, but i never thought ben was a bad person for taking his big payday.
At this point, I'd be Shocked if it didn't happen.
The stage would be set for his jersey retirement in a couple of years as well.
I think he'd be welcomed back without question. People are desperate for any connection to those old memories right now.
I was pretty pissed @ Ben when he left, but as time went on I got over it. I knew Chicago was dumb as shit for signing him for that much $, but in my perfect Piston world Ben would have stayed here for a reasonable contract.
Ben Wallace IMO WAS the Pistons and when he left, I figured the team would not be the same and they weren't. With all that said, I would like Ben back. He could still help in a limited role and the fans can get their love for Big Ben back, then retire his jersey. I dunno, maybe I'm alone on this, but I think Ben's #3 (Stuck & NBA willing) should be hanging with the other Piston greats.
I don't think that's true. People are desperate to get another taste of championship contention. Nostalgia... not so much. Which is why there's no shortage of enthusiasm for any team-improving trade involving Rip and/or Prince. Should the opportunity cost of obtaining Ben rise above the absolute minimum salary and a roster spot, what support there is for that would evaporate pretty quickly too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glan