Michigan248

June 28th, 2013 at 9:16 PM ^

Why? Sheed is a guy who was known as one of the craftiest players in the league, he knows all the tricks of the trade and can relate to the players. Great pick up if true

Michigan248

June 28th, 2013 at 11:33 PM ^

I'll admit he had some baggage early in his career, but he was the heart and soul of the Pistons team. before sheed players didn't all hang out together every night, it was Sheed who bought everyone championship belts. Melo said the Knicks fell apart after Sheed was injured and the cut, he was the Knick's Juwan Howard if anyone actually follows the NBA you would know Howard is credited by the Heat players for helping win the finals last year even though he hardly touched the floor

MGJS SuperKick Party

June 29th, 2013 at 9:52 AM ^

Rasheed had more potential than any player I remember. I used to love when he would get mad, and go dominate the low post. I would love him here to teach that shoulder lean, turn around baseline jumper to Andre Drummond, and Greg Monroe. Ben Wallace and Chauncey did so much for that team, but I personally believe that Sheed meant the most to that team because he had the skills and the swagger to make people like him.

Bergs

June 28th, 2013 at 11:09 PM ^

Bacari Alexander and the Michigan staff are known for squeezing every ounce of potential out of under-talented, physically inferior players. That is the antithesis of Rasheed Wallace. He may help to keep the mood jovial in the lockeroom but that doesn't translate to being a good coach. The reason the Pistons had so many ECF appearances but only two Finals appearances was because they began to lack motivation and drive and Rasheed Wallace was at the forefront of that movement. How can you expect a guy like that to motivate developing players in a losing environment?

chasing the phantom

June 28th, 2013 at 10:09 PM ^

Not sure if people realize but, if the Pistons make the playoffs next year, they lose their 1st round pick to the Bobcats. Remember, next years draft is supposed to be very deep. You better hope Joe D doesn't go out and sign Andre Iguodala and Jarrett Jack. The east is so weak they could very well make the playoffs, lose the pick and waste cap space in the process. This team really needs to tank next season otherwise they could become the Atlanta Hawks or Milwaukee Bucks. Good enough to make the playoffs every year but never have a shot at a title.

chasing the phantom

June 28th, 2013 at 11:27 PM ^

Next years draft is loaded. Philly and Boston just blew up their teams to have a chance at Wiggins and Parker. It might not work but at least they are going for it. In today's NBA you can't win a title without a superstar. The 2004 Pistons are the last and only team to do it, and that "team" was special plus they had a very good point guard in Billups. Which is why I wanted the Pistons to draft Burke. He might not be the next Chris Paul but, there is that chance that he could be. KCP is a very raw overall prospect, best case scenario is what? Tayshuan or Rip?

Michigan4Life

June 29th, 2013 at 9:04 AM ^

he is a lights out shooter who is a good athlete.  He carried the team and was the team offensively.  Still was efficient despite the fact that he was doubled teamed on a daily basis.  Throw in the fact that he can rebound and defend is a bonus.

 

If any, Tony Mitchell is more raw than KCP but Mitchell's potential is greater than any '13 draftees because of his size/athleticism.

Michigan4Life

June 29th, 2013 at 1:45 AM ^

Any team would be happy to have Monroe and Drummond on their roster especially Drummond. I would say that Drummond would yield at least 2 1st round picks in a trade and that is not enough for me to trade him away because Drummond is a future superstar.  Monroe is borderline all-star and is not a role player.  He will be an important piece for a championship team in the future.

I like KCP, Mitchell, Monroe, Drummond as the main core going forward.  Your evaluations on Pistons basketball players are suspect at best.  The fact you think Drummond is not good is laughable. 

TheLastHarbaugh

June 29th, 2013 at 12:42 AM ^

That's true, and one of the reasons even stating that you need a superstar to win is bullshit.

You don't need a superstar, plenty of teams have had superstars and won nothing. You need the RIGHT superstar.

Since Magic Johnson entered the league in 1979 the NBA finals have involved either Magic, Bird, Isiah, Jordan, Hakeem, Duncan, Kobe, Shaq, LeBron, or DWade.

So, 10 players have decided the fate of the entire league for the past 34 years. If you didn't have one of those players, chances are, you didn't win anything.

taistreetsmyhero

June 28th, 2013 at 10:23 PM ^

I was flying to Detroit from Raleigh-Durham Airport on Tuesday and guess who sat next to me...Sheed!



(Pics or it didn't happen disclaimer: I was going to say what's up, but he gave a general aura of Don't Disturb Me. I'm not mad, love Sheed...just saying I didn't commemorate the occasion with a photo or autograph)

jethro34

June 28th, 2013 at 10:41 PM ^

Next year's draft is supposed to be crazy deep, that's assuming everyone who is expected to declare does. People are assuming that depth includes (according to a fair mock draft I just looked at) 7 of the top 11 picks just graduated from HS. What if some of them stay in school? Of the 4 that aren't included in that? 3 of them just finished their freshman year. What if Kentucky makes it to the Final Four but doesn't win and some of those players decide they want another run at it? There's a chance some of those guys wait a year to improve their stock, since it IS supposed to be so deep. If the team I used to care about can be good, be good. Why tank to keep the pick when the current GM screws up picks like this past year anyhow?