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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:53 am Post subject: Pistons will regrat trading Darko |
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Ben isn't getting any younger..neither is Sheed, neither is Dice and neither is Cato.
All of them are aging.
Pistons should've thought about their future. Darko is still very young.
Bad move Joe, bad move.. _________________ Agent 62 |
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Socks Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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I dunno if you can call it bad if the cap flex allows them to keep the core guys together for another 3 - 4 years or so. The window for teams to win championships is small, so why not strike while the iron is hot?
I personally think Darko will be a very good big man and people will start to say Detroit made a mistake, but with the pistons being in the hunt for a title for the next few years you've gotta go with the established guys. I just wish the Lakers coulda swooped in to nap Darko. Orlando looks like they have the makings of something good with a potential twin towers in Darko and Howard, a good PG in Nelson and whoever they can nab in a Francis trade... |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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it was a good trade for them. got a great draft pick and a serviceable backup to the wallaces. they also get cap relief. all for giving up a player who wasn't doing anything for them anyway. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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angrypuppy Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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The only regret should be that they didn't dump him earlier. His value deteriorated with time. |
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KobeButler Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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They get orlando's lottery pick. Not all is lost. They obviously didnt see much talent in Darko to give him some quality minutes. Accoridng to Brown, he had a bad work ethic.
I doubt their gonna regret it. They have no use for him. Their doing fine with the team they have now. _________________ Pain is temporary, at the end of pain is success... |
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lakers0505 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Pistons will regrat trading Darko |
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62 wrote: | Ben isn't getting any younger..neither is Sheed, neither is Dice and neither is Cato.
All of them are aging.
Pistons should've thought about their future. Darko is still very young.
Bad move Joe, bad move.. |
Wow, i didnt think i would know anyone who saw what i see in the pistons as well , their an aging team, ...know im not stupid, big ben and sheed are already 31. And big ben is getting mucho money this offseason, i see a Mutombo situation coming with that, from prime to twilight in a blink of the eye. Take big ben away and sheed isnt so imposing anymore. |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:53 am Post subject: |
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I hope the Wiz regret their trade too. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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thegreatest Star Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 8:00 am Post subject: |
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what is the protection on the pick? |
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AboveTheRim Star Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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^ top 5, and the trade helps them with cato's 8.7 mill expiring contract so they can re-sign Ben Wallace. |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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The Pistons have to pay Ben Wallace and Prince, so Cato's expiring contract helps them afford that. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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thegreatest Star Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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AboveTheRim wrote: | ^ top 5, and the trade helps them with cato's 8.7 mill expiring contract so they can re-sign Ben Wallace. |
top 5 this year, and next year nothing? or top 5 next year? |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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The Pistons have four All-Stars plus Prince. They are going to have to pay All-Star prices for their players. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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Lakers Dynasty 2000 Star Player
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angrypuppy Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Frankly, Darko is really a 7 foot small forward, as he lacks the strength and toughness to hang with the big boys inside. He wasn't good at taking contact and scoring, as he looked better at shooting farther from the basket than inside. Defensively, he'd be a nightmare at SF as most SFs would blow right by him. He doesn't play or have the mindset to bang.
Anyone who says Darko is special... once again, as I've asked before on this site, what are you basing your opinion on? Predraft scouting reports? I watched quite a bit of him last season, as the Lakers were looking for a young prospect big. It was also obvious for some time that Dumars was lying through his teeth about the number of inquiries they were getting for Darko, and what an amazing practice player he was. That amazing practice player damaged his own stock, as he looked terrible on the floor. |
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fansincemagic Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:45 am Post subject: |
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This was one of thoes trades that just made sense for each team (though the Orlando pick may turn out to be a good one). Even if Darko has some of that "potential" come together, Detroit didn't get hit too badly. Dumars did such a great job putting together these guys the first time, who says he can't do it again years from now? For one year though, what is it like trying to go up the middle with Big Ben, Kato and Prince comming over? |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Darko might respond to the change of scenery. He wasn't getting minutes in Detroit. Jerry West said he would have drafted Anthony. It seems West was right. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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Ginz Sixth Man
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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thegreatest wrote: | AboveTheRim wrote: | ^ top 5, and the trade helps them with cato's 8.7 mill expiring contract so they can re-sign Ben Wallace. |
top 5 this year, and next year nothing? or top 5 next year? |
top5 next year |
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Ginz Sixth Man
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers Dynasty 2000 wrote: | VERY GOOD move for the Lakers.
They now have six fouls for Shaq. |
what are you talking about?
Darko went to the Magic |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Darko still is a decent prospect. He's young enough to improve. There is still some potential. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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lakers0505 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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exactly what do u have to lose if your orlando, a 5-14 pick, in one of the worst draft classes? What can u gain, another 7 footer next to howard , than can turn into another "twin towers" or hes a bust he walks in a few years, u then can trade franchise from more talent, get cap flexibility when hill leaves or trade him too. |
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lakers0505 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Socks wrote: | I dunno if you can call it bad if the cap flex allows them to keep the core guys together for another 3 - 4 years or so. The window for teams to win championships is small, so why not strike while the iron is hot?
I personally think Darko will be a very good big man and people will start to say Detroit made a mistake, but with the pistons being in the hunt for a title for the next few years you've gotta go with the established guys. I just wish the Lakers coulda swooped in to nap Darko. Orlando looks like they have the makings of something good with a potential twin towers in Darko and Howard, a good PG in Nelson and whoever they can nab in a Francis trade... |
, lol i jus wrote about the twiner towers and was scrolling up about too leave and saw your refrence too it lol |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Darko was buried on the bench. He should get his chance now. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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angrypuppy Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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The Pistons are regretting it already:
Darko Gets 1st DNP With The Magic And Sulks
Quote: | ORLANDO, Fla. - Four days into a fresh opportunity at redemption, and Darko Milicic is already sulking. The name on the uniform is different, but the seat at the end of the bench hasn't changed.
He doesn't get it. And he probably never will.
He can't even play on a team that has given up hope on the season. |
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/13946223.htm |
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