Good luck to Memo in Utah you've got your ring and now you can get all the minutes you want. would of liked him to return to Detroit but in the end, the money Utah decided to pay him was too much. The guy is a very talented player and will do well in Utah. Sadly he didn't have the chances he maybe deserved in Detroit. His relationship with LB this year was not the greatest. It's fair to say the lack of playing time was a big reason why he wasn't consistant enough. When he was given big minutes he put up very soild numbers. He even had a two 18 rebound games this season, he can certainly rebound the basketball and has a range of moves in the post. His main problem was not willing to stay inside all the time. Larry Brown didn't like the fact he kept staying on the three-point line. I'm sure Jerry Sloan will feel the same. I truely believe Memo can become a 16 and 9 player quite easily, he just needs to work harder on his game. Many times he moaned and was lazy when he was in games but then again that might have alot to do again with the lack of time he played, certainly when Rasheed arrived. Should be interesting when Detroit faces the Jazz, I'm sure the Wallace brothers will have some choice words to say and It certainly won't be easy for him to do anything inside. The fact he won't be alone inside, with Boozer and AK in the big bad west should help his game. His team defense really has to improve, he isn't that bad of a one on one defender but still needs work. Thats the only real negative I have to say about him, I certainly like his game and wished he played more but with Sheed around It just wasn't possible.
Hmm...I guess I could use a new avatar. I'm happy that Okur is going somewhere that is a better fit for him, because it's really clear that Larry Brown didn't want him around. His reluctance to use his size inside probably won't endear him to Jerry Sloan, either. However, if he can rebound more consistently and follow the game plan, he can be very useful for Utah in many situations. Although it seems like the money had a lot to do with this, I think Memo just wanted out of Detroit. He was quoted as saying he had a really hard time here, and now he's in a situation where he can grow and mature as a player, get the minutes he wants, and significantly contribute to his team. Good for him.
You know, I think Okur wanted to leave the Pistons. This may sound dumb, but once the Pistons won the championship, Okur didn't look happy at all. He seemed to be thinking about other things. I don't know if he had family problems or whatever but maybe he didn't like playing with the Pistons, even if they won the championship.
I firmly believe Memo loved Detroit wanted to return but as any young player in this league, he wanted to play consistant minutes. For a young talented player to sit on the bench behind two all-stars thats not the best way to get ahead in this league. He's getting more money in Utah and a starting spot, he has a championship, now he wants his stats and minutes. I would of done the same thing.
Memo was a good backup for the Pistons but the reason he left was because he didnt get much playing time. In Utah he will start for them maybe alongside Malone if he goes there. He will be a good player in the future.
