bostonsix

July 5th, 2015 at 10:36 PM ^

if I could make ends meet with $307,000 per week. It just seems a little unrealistic now with energy costs, transportation, and housing prices these days.

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Knight

July 5th, 2015 at 10:38 PM ^

will hopefully be Ron Artest 2.0 without the mental instability. Jackson is solid but that is a lot of money (even considering the future cap boom) for a point guard that isn't much of a natural shooter or playmaker, could certainly do a lot worse though. Hopefully Jennings can come back fully healthy as I thought he started playing really well before he got hurt and he is still young and has talent, if he can just put it all together. I feel that the team's makeup is still a bit of a mixed bag with players whose games do not necessarily compliment each other, but it is better than previous years.

Bottom line is the team should have a better record but I expect the league to be pretty balanced except for the top few and bottom few teams and it will be a battle to make the playoffs. 

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Jevy

July 5th, 2015 at 11:02 PM ^

I think what we gave Reggie is perfect. Players like Brandon Knight and Goran Dragic are getting 70-80 million dollar deals, so I think Jackson absolutely deserves that deal if those two are getting what they are. Lol

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bacon1431

July 5th, 2015 at 11:08 PM ^

Great deal for Jackson. If he plays like he did after he got acclimated, that contract is going to look like an incredibly savvy piece of business. Even if he just plays to the averages he had with the Pistons it's a solid deal. Pistons could be the surprise team in the East if things go well. 

Very excited about Johnson too. Summer League doesn't mean much but I was happy with the pick even before these performances. I'm a little worried about Dinwiddie but then again, if anyone can work magic with a PG it's SVG. 

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blockm97

July 6th, 2015 at 12:06 AM ^

Pistons really didn't have a choice.  No way they can count in Jennings right now.  I actually like what Stan VG has beed doing with them.  It's been interesting to watch them rebuild.  That is a tall task and so far SVG gets passing grades.  He's retooled a roster for a franchise that has little sway with big name FA's.  

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Frank Chuck

July 6th, 2015 at 12:30 AM ^

Re: Reggie Jackson

In 27 games with the Pistons, Jackson averaged 17.6 ppg, 9.2 apg, and 4.7 rpg in 32.2 mpg. On a per 36 minute basis, his nominal stats translate to almost 20-10-5 (19.7/10.3/5.2). Jackson will be an All-Star in the Eastern Conference if he improves his 3 point shooting and his defense.

But Detroit was 10-17 (37%) in those 27 games. The Pistons suffered through a 10 game losing streak with Jackson but Reggie played well in some of those losses.

Re: Stanley Johnson

I like Stanley Johnson's demeanor. He exudes confidence and plays like he's the best player on the court. I hope it translates to the regular season. Pistons fans are hungry for a superstar.

Re: The Future

The Pistons were playing good basketball after the Josh Smith trade but the injury to Brandon Jennings killed Detroit's mid-season momentum. Trading for Jackson revitalized the team's future. We now have 4 starting spots solidified. If Stanley Johnson is ready to play well from the start, then we have a formidable starting 5 and the playoffs are within reach. The bench can be improved but we'll make do with what we have.

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TheLastHarbaugh

July 6th, 2015 at 12:53 AM ^

The Pistons best line up was Jackson-KCP-Butler-Tolly-Drummond...

They had an 80% (!!!!) win rate with those 5 on the floor, were +51 (!!!!) with those 5 on the floor and posted their best offensive rating with those 5 on the floor. So that's something to look forward to.

Basically, SVG's system is one true big (Drummond or Dwight Howard) surrounded by 4 shooters, and it works.

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LDNfan

July 6th, 2015 at 8:47 AM ^

Stan Van has been really impressive since taking over. He's made a lot of moves, most with clear or likely upside, but without having a ton to work with. I like the way he works...

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BlueInClearwater

July 6th, 2015 at 9:03 AM ^

IIRC, KCP averaged 30 in last year's summer league action and averaged under half of that (~12 ppg) during the regular season. Not saying Stanley's stat line wasn't encouraging, but take summer league stats with a grain of salt. Like Magnum PI said above, even Austin Daye figured out how to look impressive in Orlando and it never matriculated into the regular season. I'm still on the fence as far as the pick and thought it was pretty unanimous amongst NBA scouts and journalists that Winslow was the better prospect (assholeishness aside on his pre-draft visit to Detroit). Johnson may end of being in the league longer as a 3 and D wing (depending on his progress on his jumpshot) but Winslow has more upside. I hope like hell Stanley proves me wrong because Detroit needs assets in their rebuild and just lost one of their premier ones to Milwaukee for nothing.



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Space Coyote

July 6th, 2015 at 9:41 AM ^

Mr. October has in basketball. I mean, I really respect Reggie Jackson, he was a good player (though overrated for the non-October months), but he's a bit old these days and while this is BBall, it's basketball, not baseball.

But the rec specs are cool, so I'll allow it.

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