well, DC's on the IL now. that bumps Darko up a slight notch as an available big man. perhaps the showing in Miami has really impressed LB. i know this is a small step, but Darko really needs more PT to gain confidence. once he gets past that initial nervousness, he looks much more active and to quote LB "he looks like he belongs". also, i'm very glad Delfino's back. with Delfino back and Ben coming soon, the Pistons can finally be at full strength. Dice can also save himself physically a bit, since he doesn't have to start. hopefully, we can finally see what this team is capable of.
I am one of those guys that believes you really can not judge a players true talents in practice. I mean in a game there is more intensity in the player he goes up strong to the basket, and is not afraid to be physical with the other player while in practice it is more of a relaxed feeling playing against people you know and see every day. So to see how he really plays he needs playing time.