InstantClassic Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 WOW. How stupid is Detroit? AI is my favorite player in the NBA, other than Starbury and D12, but Detroit has a good thing going for them and that starts with Billups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Dumb trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 wtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Starbury is your favorite player? He'll be in Miami soon enough. Same state, different town. I hope they enjoy his ball hogging horrible play. Good job Detroit. Awesome move. Billups is over-rated and this keeps AI away from Cleveland where almost everyone thought he would go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Starbury is your favorite player? He'll be in Miami soon enough. Same state, different town. I hope they enjoy his ball hogging horrible play. Good job Detroit. Awesome move. Billups is over-rated and this keeps AI away from Cleveland where almost everyone thought he would go. Yup, always has been. Great scorer, physical point guard. Billups is overrated? Billups is the best PG in basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 This may be good for the Magic, because Billups is Magic killer numero uno, but Iverson used to kill the Magic as well. This trade may hurt us as well, since Dooling is gone, and he's the type of guy who could cover Iverson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 This may be good for the Magic, because Billups is Magic killer numero uno, but Iverson used to kill the Magic as well. This trade may hurt us as well, since Dooling is gone, and he's the type of guy who could cover Iverson. The Magic didn't get Pietrus for nothing bro..he is a lockdown defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The Magic didn't get Pietrus for nothing bro..he is a lockdown defender. Isn't Pietrus like 6'8 though, will it be too hard to cover someone small, and fast like Iverson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That takes the Pistons out of the picture, great news for the Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I guess Detroit is looking to go for more offense and not defense winning its games 75 to 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Isn't Pietrus like 6'8 though, will it be too hard to cover someone small, and fast like Iverson? He's 6'6..and I've LOVED what i've seen from him so far. He is a great defender and can score/slash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wow, Pistons are gonna have some chemistry issues. I think its a ok trade for both teams, Nuggets really needed a true PG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Yup, always has been. Great scorer, physical point guard. Billups is overrated? Billups is the best PG in basketball. I hope you're not serious. 2004 Billups is far from 2008 Billups. I'll take Rondo over Billups anyday, and Rondo is not the best either. Great trade for Detroit. They get away their aging, over-rated for the past 3+ years Point Guard for a threat like AI and keep AI away from teaming up with LeBron. This puts Detroit 1B to Boston's 1A with Cleveland right below them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Billups is the best PG in basketball. chris paul, jose calderon, deron williams, steve nash, baron davis, tony parker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 the Pistons with Hamilton and AI will be interesting, i'll give them that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thai Jet Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 I hope you're not serious. 2004 Billups is far from 2008 Billups. I'll take Rondo over Billups anyday, and Rondo is not the best either. Great trade for Detroit. They get away their aging, over-rated for the past 3+ years Point Guard for a threat like AI and keep AI away from teaming up with LeBron. This puts Detroit 1B to Boston's 1A with Cleveland right below them. Please. Rondo? Billups is nothing but money in the playoffs and is one of the best distributors, and the most lethal player in the NBA as far as crunch time is concerned. If I have my choice of one PG in the NBA to lead my team to an NBA title I choose Billups 10 out of 10 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Chauncey Billups isn't even a Top 10 NBA PG at this point in his career. This is ridiculous IC, stop making yourself look so foolish. The guy was great but hasn't been **** since about 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Chauncey Billups isn't even a Top 10 NBA PG at this point in his career. This is ridiculous IC, stop making yourself look so foolish. The guy was great but hasn't been **** since about 2005. Last season: 5th in PPG for a PG with between 4-7 minutes less playing time than the four scorers in front of him. 10th in assists per game 7th assist/TO ratio (with players such as Knight, Diener, Daniels, Duhon, Blake and Jason Williams in front of him, all players not on the same planet as Billups) 1st in FT % 7th in steals Clearly in the Top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Are all not better than Chauncey. Chris Paul is the best Point Guard in the NBA in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 2006-07 6th PPG by a PG 8th in Assists 2nd in Assist/Turnover ratio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Chris Paul is the best Point Guard in the NBA in my opinion. He's the PG of the future, no doubt. But I'll take the seasoned vet, Finals MVP if I want a championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I liked the press conference they had today. Somebody asked AI about practice and AI was a good sport and made fun of himself. Allen is one of my all time favorite players. Fun and amazing to watch and I don't care what anybody says, I think deep down, he is a good guy. I just like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 WOW. How stupid is Detroit? AI is my favorite player in the NBA, other than Starbury and D12, but Detroit has a good thing going for them and that starts with Billups. Are you serious? They needed a change in the offense because there is no way in hell they were coming out in the East. The most important thing about this trade is the fact the Pistons have enough cap space to pursue big time stars in the summer of 2010. LeBron James could be one of those players, along with Chris Bosh. Very bold move by the Pistons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Are you serious? They needed a change in the offense because there is no way in hell they were coming out in the East. The most important thing about this trade is the fact the Pistons have enough cap space to pursue big time stars in the summer of 2010. LeBron James could be one of those players, along with Chris Bosh. Very bold move by the Pistons. You're right. Six straight years in the conference finals needs a change in offense, especially a defensive minded team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 game 1 tonight with AI and he was off to a great start apparently i'm watchin the Celtics-Bucks but espn.com said he didnt miss a shot in the first half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 game 1 tonight with AI and he was off to a great start apparently i'm watchin the Celtics-Bucks but espn.com said he didnt miss a shot in the first half Nevermind found it on YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Chris Paul is the best Point Guard in the NBA in my opinion. and anyone else with half a brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 The Pistons are ****ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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