K-mart, stop kidding you're self. The Pistons are not going to win next season. Their front court is getting old,, both are in their 30's. they don't have a bench, they traded away their future and flip is still going to be there. Unless Flip puts defense infront of defense, they won't win.What i suggest is Dumars bring larry brown back, he's gameplan even though disliked by the pistons succeeded. I'm guessing right now those piston players are wondering why they wanted brown out.
Pistons will only get worse with the Wallace's growing older. Plus, we don't even know if Ben will stay with the team. I doubt they have enough offense to make the Finals next year..I actually think they are a thing of the past, unless they start rebuilding, they will only be a 5th or 6th seed in the next 2 years imo..
It's hard to predict anything next year and the year after with the season not even over. No one even knows who might end up leaving the Pistons through a trade or free agency, or who will come to the Pistons through trade and free agency. Dumars is one of the top executives in the NBA, his scouts and himself no talent when they see it, and they know what talent will mesh together well. I wouldn't put it past Dumars to do something to adjust that roster. Secondly, how the teams played in this post season does not show how they will play next season or post season. Just look at the Sonics who played well last year and made it to the second round of the playoffs, then didn't even make it to the playoffs this year. Same with the Mavericks who got put out last year in the second round, and this year without changing a thing are in the finals.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Melo_061 @ Jun 10 2006, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>K-mart, stop kidding you're self. The Pistons are not going to win next season. Their front court is getting old,, both are in their 30's. they don't have a bench, they traded away their future and flip is still going to be there. Unless Flip puts defense infront of defense, they won't win.What i suggest is Dumars bring larry brown back, he's gameplan even though disliked by the pistons succeeded. I'm guessing right now those piston players are wondering why they wanted brown out.</div> How will the Pistons not win next season? They won tons of games this season with Flip Saunders. Rasheed Wallace will be 32 next year, he still has a few good years left in the tank and Ben Wallace started his career late so him being 32 isn't as bad as it seems. Ben Wallace is still a very good player and like Rasheed will be 32 next year. The Pistons don't have a bench? They haven't had a bench for three years, don't see why thats suddenly an issue all the sudden. Traded away there future? If you mean Darko Milicic your kidding yourself. This team will be fine and win tons of games like they always do.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Jun 10 2006, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>How will the Pistons not win next season? They won tons of games this season with Flip Saunders. Rasheed Wallace will be 32 next year, he still has a few good years left in the tank and Ben Wallace started his career late so him being 32 isn't as bad as it seems. Ben Wallace is still a very good player and like Rasheed will be 32 next year. The Pistons don't have a bench? They haven't had a bench for three years, don't see why thats suddenly an issue all the sudden. Traded away there future? If you mean Darko Milicic your kidding yourself. This team will be fine and win tons of games like they always do.</div>LOL BCB you just took the words out of my mouth.
Spurs are just about done they are way older than Detroit. As for Detroit they still have the capability in being championship quality. The backcourt is pretty young still, and Tayshaun can be a superstar in this leauge is devolping fast. So as long as we get a good bench with FA's then we can still be championship qualirty.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ballorama @ Jun 10 2006, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Spurs are just about done they are way older than Detroit. As for Detroit they still have the capability in being championship quality. The backcourt is pretty young still, and Tayshaun can be a superstar in this leauge is devolping fast. So as long as we get a good bench with FA's then we can still be championship qualirty.</div>Ok Ballorama why dont you give us an actual reason why the Spurs are done and how they are way older than the Pistons???
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ballorama @ Jun 10 2006, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Spurs are just about done they are way older than Detroit. As for Detroit they still have the capability in being championship quality. The backcourt is pretty young still, and Tayshaun can be a superstar in this leauge is devolping fast. So as long as we get a good bench with FA's then we can still be championship qualirty.</div> Tony Parker is 24 years old Emanuel Ginobili is 28 years old Tim Duncan is 30 years old Most of the Spurs team is in there prime just like Detroit.
Other than that, and none factor guys like Oberto and Beno Udrih, who else is under 30 on their team? The majority of their team is getting really old. That's why they need to replace players and get yonger guys, if they want a chance in the future..
These teams are somewhat old because they need veterans in order to win championships. You dont build a team you expect to win a championship with rookies. You need guys that have experience and know how to win. The Pistons should look to get some young talent to surround Prince, though. He is their only 'young' guy in their lineup. Maxiell and A. Johnson might be special, but they havent even witnessed a few minutes out there on the court. As for the Spurs, no way they're declining. Parker is young, Ginobili is entering his prime, and Duncan may seem like he's fading but still can produce on a consistent basis and be regarded as a top PF in the league. That's their core and I'm pretty sure the San Antonio management doesnt want to make any changes to it. If these 2 teams do however, start to become mediocre within a few years thats when they should rebuild their team with new, young talent.
It is going to be hard to say with the Pistons. There team could break apart this off-season. Just going to have to wait and see what deals come up.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Jun 10 2006, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Other than that, and none factor guys like Oberto and Beno Udrih, who else is under 30 on their team? The majority of their team is getting really old. That's why they need to replace players and get yonger guys, if they want a chance in the future..</div>Dude read the post right before yours. I mean seriously though BCB made this post right before you<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Tony Parker is 24 years oldEmanuel Ginobili is 28 years oldTim Duncan is 30 years oldMost of the Spurs team is in there prime just like Detroit.</div>
First, let me note i didnt read all the posts before me, just skimmed through. I'd say the Pistons arent done just yet for a couple of reasons. 1. EASTERN Conference is alot easier than the Western Conference. 2. Even if they lose Big Ben, they still have a good core of players to win some enough games to be a 1-3 seed. 3. They have a high draft pick from the Magic next year in which they can find a replacement for Wallace if he isnt back and they have a fairly ok bunch of rookie, 2nd, and 3rd year players at the end of the bench and that can fill end when Hunter, McDyess, and Delk retire or go elsewhere. 4. Joe Dumars is an awesome team president or GM or whatever his official position is. 5. The Miami Heat and Pacers are still old, the Cavs and Wizards are still a few pieces away from contention, and the Magic, Bulls, and Bucks arent ready, and the rest of the conference is just sucks.I just dont think the Pistons have fallen just yet. I've already gave my spill on the Spurs in the topic that i made about them falling.
