2 nights ago I had a dream about Ben Wallace, the only dream I ever had about Ben Wallace.Originally Posted by Atticus771
He was shot in the back walking to a basketball court in a prison camp.
I guess the dream signifies what he has done to Detroit Fans.
Hype?
We wouldn't be title contenders for 4 more years. We'd be a contender for 1 year (and a weak one at that), and after Ben's overpriced deal prevented us from re-signing chauncey, we'd be stuck in cap hell.
To be fair, the price tag would be $120M because Billups will want to get paid next season, after playing for the MLE for the last five years.
In the time of chimpanzees I was a monkey.
Is having Ben better than not having Ben?
Hell yes.
But to Bill Davidson it's better to not pay the luxury tax than to keep a title contender together.
LOL The only thing stopping us from keeping Chauncey would be Davidson's cheapness. Shut your fucking mouth. You care more about Dumbo's profit margins than this team winning.
We wouldn't be title contenders for 4 more years. We'd be a contender for 1 year (and a weak one at that), and after Ben's overpriced deal prevented us from re-signing chauncey, we'd be stuck in cap hell.
No doubt about it. Rip guards the quicker PG and they put Billups on the SG. Rip is a much better defensive player that Billups.
I am interested to see what Joe D has planned. He said in that press conference that he has a contingency. Personally, I think that is a crock of shit. Its funny because a lot of the players we wanted to add have already signed. Claxton, Jackson, Nene, BEN, and others to be sure. This is going to be a painful offseason.
Joe D has to learn that loyalty means shit to NBA players and that you can't lowball them. Like most folks, they want to get paid. Its now twice that the cornerstones of the Pistons franchise has left us. Losing Hill hurt, Losing Ben kills.
in other news Lindsey just got a 2 year/ 4.5 mil deal...LOL@the Pistons
http://www.mlive.com/pistons/weblog/...07.html#157737
Lindsey re-signs
The Pistons got their first commitment of the free agency period from Lindsey Hunter, who will sign a two-year deal worth about $4.5 million. He can't sign the deal until July 12.
Oh, it gets better for Hunter.
When his contract is up, Hunter will also be given a position within the organization, primarily assisting president of basketball operations, Joe Dumars.
"That's what makes this all really special, an opportunity to work with Joe when my playing days are over," Hunter said. "I'm looking forward to playing, but I'm also looking forward to what lies ahead for me when I'm done playing, too."
Hunter said the Phoenix Suns showed a lot of interest, but his desire was to return to Detroit.
"This is where I wanted to be," Hunter said. "I wasn't real thrilled with the idea of moving my family, so this worked out great."
In all likelihood, Hunter will be Chauncey Billups' backup at the point, with the third point guard possibly being rookie Will Blalock or second-yeard guard Alex Acker, who is a shooting guard who got most of his practice last season primarily at the point guard position
Of course, I'd be a Pistons fan, which is something you will never be.LOL The only thing stopping us from keeping Chauncey would be Davidson's cheapness. Shut your fucking mouth. You care more about Dumbo's profit margins than this team winning.
We wouldn't be title contenders for 4 more years. We'd be a contender for 1 year (and a weak one at that), and after Ben's overpriced deal prevented us from re-signing chauncey, we'd be stuck in cap hell.
the heat paid walker. the heat paid white chocalate. the heat paid posey. the heat will, shockingly, extend wade. theyll bring back zo.
try again, better luck next time.
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