With my new status as Pistons General Manager For A Day, let's get right down to business. Tomorrow is the draft, which is very important to our team. We have some young talent and have a few needs that we would like to address.
1. Explore trade Rodney Stuckey for Chris Paul
2. Explore trade with Minnesota for 16 & 23 picks in exchange for the #7 pick
The trade of Rodney Stuckey for Chris Paul would immediately help our team run the offense that Coach Kuester has designed. Chris would be the catalyst for getting shots for Rip Hamilton and allowing the offense to run more smoothly. He is an all star and will only help the team excel.
The trade for the 16 and 23 picks is simply because I feel all players that can help immediately will be gone before our pick. Also I would not want to give up a player to move up in the draft unless it were for the #2 pick.
Moving down in the draft will allow our team more flexibility, with the option to keep or trade a pick. The Dallas Mavericks are said to be looking to get into the first round and could provide a trade partner for one of the picks for their 2010 second round pick and possibly a future pick.
If the proposed trades are completed Detroit would have two first round picks and two second round picks and an all star point guard. All is a day's work!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
2010 NBA Draft - Detroit Pistons
With the draft just two days away, there are only 2 picks that I am interested in and those belong to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have the 7th pick in the first round and 6th pick in the second round. Honestly, as the person in charge of the draft for them I don't know what I would do. There are only 4 or 5 guys I would draft with the 7th pick. Both John Wall and Evan Turner will definitely be gone before they pick, again leaving me undecided who I would select.
Ideally, the Pistons need a point guard that can direct the offense and distribute the ball, and a center that can both rebound and score. There isn't a point guard after Wall that would deserve to be the 7th overall pick, in my estimation. The only center that could help here would be DeMarcus Cousins, but I wouldn't trade up to acquire him. If he falls yes I would take him otherwise I would trade down or out of the first round.
What I want from a player selected at the 7th pick is an ability to come in and contribute right away. He may not be the starter from the beginning, but at some point he must move into that role. The weight of the franchise need not be on his young shoulders, but he has to have the will to win from the outset. He must make the team better when he is on the floor, and carry himself with class off the floor. If there isn't a guy that fits that criteria, then trade down or out of the first round.
Depending on the selection in the first round, in the second I would have my eye on Jerome Jordan. He seems to be a project that could be a serviceable big man with upside.
Just something to think about two days from the draft.
Ideally, the Pistons need a point guard that can direct the offense and distribute the ball, and a center that can both rebound and score. There isn't a point guard after Wall that would deserve to be the 7th overall pick, in my estimation. The only center that could help here would be DeMarcus Cousins, but I wouldn't trade up to acquire him. If he falls yes I would take him otherwise I would trade down or out of the first round.
What I want from a player selected at the 7th pick is an ability to come in and contribute right away. He may not be the starter from the beginning, but at some point he must move into that role. The weight of the franchise need not be on his young shoulders, but he has to have the will to win from the outset. He must make the team better when he is on the floor, and carry himself with class off the floor. If there isn't a guy that fits that criteria, then trade down or out of the first round.
Depending on the selection in the first round, in the second I would have my eye on Jerome Jordan. He seems to be a project that could be a serviceable big man with upside.
Just something to think about two days from the draft.
Monday, June 21, 2010
2010 Champion Los Angeles Lakers
Months ago I predicted that the Boston Celtics would win the NBA championship this year in 6 games over the Los Angeles Lakers. Well, as you know I was wrong. The Los Angeles Lakers came through with an inspired performance to win the championship in back to back years.
The Lakers have the best coach in history Phil Jackson and a top 50 player of all time in Kobe Bryant. This combination along with Derek Fisher has delivered 5 NBA championships to the so called city of Angels.
This team has learned how to win in different ways. They are tough, resilient, talented and well coached and they have the will to win. Congratulations to the 2010 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers have the best coach in history Phil Jackson and a top 50 player of all time in Kobe Bryant. This combination along with Derek Fisher has delivered 5 NBA championships to the so called city of Angels.
This team has learned how to win in different ways. They are tough, resilient, talented and well coached and they have the will to win. Congratulations to the 2010 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers.
Monday, May 3, 2010
What's Right with College Sports
Four short years ago a talented teenager entered The University of Michigan as a member of the basketball team. The first in his family to take the journey to college. He had to leave his home where he was the man of house because the incarceration of his father. He made the short trip from Detroit to Ann Arbor which seems to be two different worlds. A new environment, a new team and within months his brother who may have followed in footsteps was shot and killed. Its a lot to endure for anyone, but especially difficult for an 18 year old.
DeShawn set out to help the team win ball games, and to obtain a degree. He did both. What I am most proud of is that through it all, he did exactly what he set out to accomplish. A young man that has gone through plenty of adversity now is a college graduate. Congratulations DeShawn Sims!
DeShawn set out to help the team win ball games, and to obtain a degree. He did both. What I am most proud of is that through it all, he did exactly what he set out to accomplish. A young man that has gone through plenty of adversity now is a college graduate. Congratulations DeShawn Sims!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The Best Time of Year
The NCAA Basketball Tournament is the absolute best sporting event on earth. Each year fans of college basketball look forward to this dynamic tournament, and each year it does not disappoint. Well it may if your team doesn't win it all, but in general the tournament is a hit no matter who wins. 2010 was no different, what a great tournament!
Although my bracket was destroyed early, I watched and enjoyed the games each weekend. Butler was not only a surprise participant in the championship game, but an inspiration as well. As a so called mid-major they gave Duke all they could handle, in the process gave underdogs a reason to keep fighting.
I can't wait for 2011 to see who will be next.
Although my bracket was destroyed early, I watched and enjoyed the games each weekend. Butler was not only a surprise participant in the championship game, but an inspiration as well. As a so called mid-major they gave Duke all they could handle, in the process gave underdogs a reason to keep fighting.
I can't wait for 2011 to see who will be next.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Let me introduce the Little Brother Mentality
For those that don't have an older sibling, the little brother mentality is vital to the development of confidence. Confidence is essential to success in sports or in anything that you wish to achieve.
For many the first competitor you faced was from within your own house. For me it was my brother who happens to be 5 years older. He took me everywhere with him, and I was glad to follow. I was a fixture at his varsity basketball practices. For years I didn't have a first name, I was simply known as Little Banks.
When it came to competing against him years later, he always had the upper hand. The problem is he and his friends would let me know it. For more than a few summers each Sunday after church we would go to Mrs. Smith's house to play ball. It seemed to be years before I was able to compete, but when I finally could I felt that I could compete against anyone.
It is that type of drive and determination that is needed to succeed when a times are bad, when times are better, and even during good times to stay on top. If you ever had an older sibling that you had to compete against, you know what I mean. Just ask Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, or Reggie Miller they'll tell you the same thing.
For many the first competitor you faced was from within your own house. For me it was my brother who happens to be 5 years older. He took me everywhere with him, and I was glad to follow. I was a fixture at his varsity basketball practices. For years I didn't have a first name, I was simply known as Little Banks.
When it came to competing against him years later, he always had the upper hand. The problem is he and his friends would let me know it. For more than a few summers each Sunday after church we would go to Mrs. Smith's house to play ball. It seemed to be years before I was able to compete, but when I finally could I felt that I could compete against anyone.
It is that type of drive and determination that is needed to succeed when a times are bad, when times are better, and even during good times to stay on top. If you ever had an older sibling that you had to compete against, you know what I mean. Just ask Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, or Reggie Miller they'll tell you the same thing.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Coaching
This past weekend really got me thinking about coaching. What it means to be a coach. The dedication it takes to be a coach. The impact of a coach.
Over the last few months we have witnessed the highs and lows of coaching. Even before the announcement and retraction of the resignation of Urban Meyer, coaches have been in the spotlight. The good, the bad, and the questionable.
What comes to mind now is health and all the pressure put on these men and women by many of us fans. We often second guess the decisions of the head coach and many times we feel we know more about how to win than they do. We develop our own theories and game plans as to how to handle an opponent. Many times we feel a red phone that will give us direct contact with the coach is necessary for our input to win games.
What is surprising is that we don't have more coaches with health issues. Maybe we do but we just haven't been informed about their situations. But my hat is off to coaches.
To me a coach is not only someone that deals with X's and O's. But someone who is a mentor, motivator, scout, father figure, boss, employee. Wearing all those hats and more it is a wonder that people line up for the open positions.
To all the dedicate coaches out there, thank you for all you do. But be sure to to take care of you. Have a healthy 2010.
Over the last few months we have witnessed the highs and lows of coaching. Even before the announcement and retraction of the resignation of Urban Meyer, coaches have been in the spotlight. The good, the bad, and the questionable.
What comes to mind now is health and all the pressure put on these men and women by many of us fans. We often second guess the decisions of the head coach and many times we feel we know more about how to win than they do. We develop our own theories and game plans as to how to handle an opponent. Many times we feel a red phone that will give us direct contact with the coach is necessary for our input to win games.
What is surprising is that we don't have more coaches with health issues. Maybe we do but we just haven't been informed about their situations. But my hat is off to coaches.
To me a coach is not only someone that deals with X's and O's. But someone who is a mentor, motivator, scout, father figure, boss, employee. Wearing all those hats and more it is a wonder that people line up for the open positions.
To all the dedicate coaches out there, thank you for all you do. But be sure to to take care of you. Have a healthy 2010.
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