Pistons to Train with UFC fighters for a week

bballnmike · Post #1 » by **bballnmike** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:49 pm

Two weeks ago, some UFC fighters came to the team’s practice facility to cross train with the Pistons. Now the players are returning the favor, but will be working with the UFC trainers and coaches.

The players will be in Vegas for about a week.

“It’s an exciting time right now. The Vegas thing is a team bonding thing. It looks like we’ll be doing two-a-days. I think the main thing with that is going to be group cohesion. Obviously they aren't going to let us fight MMA fighters, you can get hurt doing that.
“I honestly don’t know where the idea came from. It might have been our equipment manager or strength coach and Stan (Van Gundy) may have had something to do with it.’’ -Dinwiddie

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/08/21/detroit-pistons-ufc-fighters-las-vegas/32111161/

I think it sounds like a good idea: team bonding and a great workout.

Uncle Mxy · Post #2 » by **Uncle Mxy** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:18 pm

I can't imagine this happening under Arnie Kander.

DetroitPistons · Post #3 » by **DetroitPistons** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:05 pm

What's with people ripping Arnie Kander since his departure? The guy was awesome and I wish he was still here.

Scottgaf · Post #4 » by **Scottgaf** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:12 pm

Who came up with this idea? Rick Mahorn? Must be employing the "If you can't beat them, BEAT THEM" strategy.

Bad boys are back baby!

Kilo · Post #5 » by **Kilo** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:18 pm

Hopefully they teach Dre some tricks to deal with James Johnson when he starts mean muggin and huffin' and puffin'...

mattao313 · Post #6 » by **mattao313** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:28 pm

Kilo wrote:Hopefully they teach Dre some tricks to deal with James Johnson when he starts mean muggin and huffin' and puffin'...

What!?!? James Johnson is a UFC superstar he will rek Dre... :lol:

Blkbrd671 · Post #7 » by **Blkbrd671** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:54 pm

mattao313 wrote:
Kilo wrote:Hopefully they teach Dre some tricks to deal with James Johnson when he starts mean muggin and huffin' and puffin'...

What!?!? James Johnson is a UFC superstar he will rek Dre...

careful he might show up at your house

MrBigShot · Post #8 » by **MrBigShot** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:33 am

DetroitPistons wrote:What's with people ripping Arnie Kander since his departure? The guy was awesome and I wish he was still here.

That tends to happen anyone leaves/joins our organization. People will find a way to hype even the worst of additions and tear down players like Middleton, Knight and Monroe after they are no longer pistons or staff like Arnie Kander as unimportant.

Blkbrd671 · Post #9 » by **Blkbrd671** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:05 am

MrBigShot wrote:
DetroitPistons wrote:What's with people ripping Arnie Kander since his departure? The guy was awesome and I wish he was still here.

That tends to happen anyone leaves/joins our organization. People will find a way to hype even the worst of additions and tear down players like Middleton, Knight and Monroe after they are no longer pistons or staff like Arnie Kander as unimportant.

i hope this isn't in reference to my discussion with Kurtis, as there was no "tearing down" of Arnie.

Redeemed · Post #10 » by **Redeemed** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:04 pm

I like this as a team bonding event, but it will definitely be a great workout. Fight training builds core strength which helps with preventing injury as well as ramping up muscle endurance and explosive strength.

TPA · Post #11 » by **TPA** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:40 pm

Man, I hope one our guys doesn't jack an opponent during a game next year. Watch the media turn this "team building" exercise turn into a soldier of war boot camp!

MrBigShot · Post #12 » by **MrBigShot** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 3:18 pm

Blkbrd671 wrote:
MrBigShot wrote:
DetroitPistons wrote:What's with people ripping Arnie Kander since his departure? The guy was awesome and I wish he was still here.

That tends to happen anyone leaves/joins our organization. People will find a way to hype even the worst of additions and tear down players like Middleton, Knight and Monroe after they are no longer pistons or staff like Arnie Kander as unimportant.

i hope this isn't in reference to my discussion with Kurtis, as there was no "tearing down" of Arnie.

I dont remember reading a convo between you two about Arnie. But nevertheless it was a general observation that probably applies to other fanbases as well as ours.