Pistons WAIVE Josh Smith

Neptune · Post #201 » by **Neptune** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:10 pm

@DetroitSho, If I could PM you maybe we could talk more about that bro.

Manocad · Post #202 » by **Manocad** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:11 pm

A true Pistons fan wouldn't become a fan of another team because Josh Smith of all people signed there. The Pistons as a team will become more stable in Josh Smith's absence. That's something true Pistons fans want.

Invictus88 · Post #203 » by **Invictus88** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:12 pm

For the sake of my own sanity I swore off posting here but once I heard this news I just couldn't help myself.

I've posted about wanting this to happen for so long now. Nice to see the front office making a decision that is best for the Pistons basketball team - regardless of financial impact or job security.

I expected there to be a full blown debate on this but I don't see the normal Smith defenders anywhere. Did they stop posting or something? (I've been away awhile)

ImHeisenberg · Post #204 » by **ImHeisenberg** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:15 pm

Invictus88 wrote:For the sake of my own sanity I swore off posting here but once I heard this news I just couldn't help myself.

I've posted about wanting this to happen for so long now. Nice to see the front office making a decision that is best for the Pistons basketball team - regardless of financial impact or job security.

I expected there to be a full blown debate on this but I don't see the normal Smith defenders anywhere. Did they stop posting or something? (I've been away awhile)

Neptune is the last of this Smith-mohicans. Everyone else spews nothing but bile at him.

I can't wait to see Smith aggravating a whole new fan base! :lol:

Pharaoh · Post #205 » by **Pharaoh** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:16 pm

BOOM! SVG drops the hammer!

If anyone was starting to doubt him already this should be a clear indication of his power within the organization!

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Neptune · Post #206 » by **Neptune** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:16 pm

@Manocad, I said the Rockets would become my second favorite team not first. You don't think Harden, Smith, and Howard would be a nice big 3? Come on, let's be serious.

Post #207 » by **ajaX82** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:16 pm

Fellas it has been awhile to say the least. And the dumpster fire that this team is has certainly not inspired me to come around more often. But I love the move today. Stan has to start taking out the trash and it starts with Josh (and hopefully Jennings soon to follow). We need to get back to what made is team great...teamwork, defense, smart play. Josh didn't fit and this should send the message that no one is safe. I love it.

It is going to be a long process in cleaning up Joes mess, but a promising move here

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reignfire · Post #208 » by **reignfire** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:17 pm

Should not have done the stretch provision. I'd rather have Smith of the books when Drummond is 23 than when he turns 26.

Besides that good move.

Neptune · Post #209 » by **Neptune** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:21 pm

@ImHeisenberg, I'm usually with the minority crowd here. At least you guys know whenever I have time to post I'll give my honest opinion.

Manocad · Post #210 » by **Manocad** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:22 pm

Neptune wrote:@Manocad, I said the Rockets would become my second favorite team not first. You don't think Harden, Smith, and Howard would be a nice big 3? Come on, let's be serious.

I couldn't care less. I'm not from Houston and didn't grow up following the Rockets. There is no player change that would lead me to become a fan of a second NBA team. There are other NBA teams that I respect, but I'm not a fan.

DETermination · Post #211 » by **DETermination** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:25 pm

Neptune wrote:@Manocad, I said the Rockets would become my second favorite team not first. You don't think Harden, Smith, and Howard would be a nice big 3? Come on, let's be serious.

2 of those guys are terrible defenders so I don't think it would be to great.

DetroitSho · Post #212 » by **DetroitSho** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:30 pm

Neptune wrote:@Manocad, I said the Rockets would become my second favorite team not first. You don't think Harden, Smith, and Howard would be a nice big 3? Come on, let's be serious.

Smith has never and never will be apart of a "Big 3". That term is used too loosely these days because people don't know the players involved at least should be top 10 at their positions to be considered such.

Neptune · Post #213 » by **Neptune** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:33 pm

Manocad wrote:
Neptune wrote:@Manocad, I said the Rockets would become my second favorite team not first. You don't think Harden, Smith, and Howard would be a nice big 3? Come on, let's be serious.

I couldn't care less. I'm not from Houston and didn't grow up following the Rockets. There is no player change that would lead me to become a fan of a second NBA team. There are other NBA teams that I respect, but I'm not a fan.

I usually end up following teams that acquire Piston players. I've recently found myself watching the Bucks and Mavs play(even though Charles V gets no PT) and a couple of years ago I found myself watching the Nuggets. That's just the type of person I am.

Phobo_Phile · Post #214 » by **Phobo_Phile** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:37 pm

Like most of you, I'm absolutely overjoyed. I guess my only gripe would be I would've preferred that they just sat him until the trade deadline instead just in case a team changed their minds. Perhaps it was all about sending a message to those left on the roster. Shape up, or get shipped out. I wish I could buy all of you a celebratory drink. This is a step forward to a much brighter future.

Funny enough, I feel like it was a sign last night. As soon as our game last night was over, ESPN showed the Bad Boys 30 for 30 documentary.

Neptune · Post #215 » by **Neptune** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:41 pm

DetroitSho wrote:
Neptune wrote:@Manocad, I said the Rockets would become my second favorite team not first. You don't think Harden, Smith, and Howard would be a nice big 3? Come on, let's be serious.

Smith has never and never will be apart of a "Big 3". That term is used too loosely these days because people don't know the players involved at least should be top 10 at their positions to be considered such.

Well they "should be" top 10 at there position, that's true. But some people look at it as "3 big name players" or "3 best players on there squad".

People shorten every thing up now, it pissed me off when I picked my son up from school and I heard someone say "kinder" for kindergarten. :nonono:

detroitKG · Post #216 » by **detroitKG** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:53 pm

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detroitKG · Post #217 » by **detroitKG** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:53 pm

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King Bugs · Post #218 » by **King Bugs** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:54 pm

Thank you... oh my god thank you SVG.

Get rid of Jennings and Monroe and maybe I can stop hating this team and watch them play again.

Ghost · Post #219 » by **Ghost** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:59 pm

DETermination wrote:
Neptune wrote:@Manocad, I said the Rockets would become my second favorite team not first. You don't think Harden, Smith, and Howard would be a nice big 3? Come on, let's be serious.

2 of those guys are terrible defenders so I don't think it would be to great.

That's not actually true.

Manocad · Post #220 » by **Manocad** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:01 pm

In any case, Josh Smith is no longer the Pistons' problem anymore. And I'm very thankful for that and don't give a hoot where he winds up. He never wanted to play the right way so good riddance to him.