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Post #1281 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:19 am

Is...this real?

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Post #1282 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:31 pm

Future Hawks star Anthony Edwards, Ladies and Gentlemen.

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Post #1283 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:32 pm

You guys remember ducler, the poster who in the past has created content for every team's forum as the Gameday Thread generator?

ducler wrote:Oh OK! Thanks Pistons CM to have chosen me and my family to be on this tweet

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ducler wrote:Yes I'm the one with the 30 jersey, my wife next to me with my brother and his girlfriend behind us.

Actually this is a personalized jersey my brother made me for my 30th birthday with the 'ducler' nickname on the back, #30 also in the honor of 2004 Sheed...

Long live Ducler!!!

Post #1284 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jun 6, 2023 5:51 pm

So wait...Atlanta had a hockey team before the Thrashers?!?

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DirtybirdGA · Post #1285 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Tue Jun 6, 2023 8:22 pm

sure did. Not a hockey fan, but some feel it can work looking at other Southern towns. DIdn't read that but I'd assume it'd be in Gwinnett or somewhere in North metro Atlanta. I guess if DC can try MLB for a 3rd time, I guess Atlanta can get hockey for the third time.

Post #1286 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Jun 7, 2023 12:55 am

Jamaaliver wrote:You guys remember ducler, the poster who in the past has created content for every team's forum as the Gameday Thread generator?

ducler wrote:Oh OK! Thanks Pistons CM to have chosen me and my family to be on this tweet

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ducler wrote:Yes I'm the one with the 30 jersey, my wife next to me with my brother and his girlfriend behind us.

Actually this is a personalized jersey my brother made me for my 30th birthday with the 'ducler' nickname on the back, #30 also in the honor of 2004 Sheed...

Long live Ducler!!!

Legend for his game threads.

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Post #1287 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Jun 7, 2023 12:56 am

Jamaaliver wrote:So wait...Atlanta had a hockey team before the Thrashers?!?

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Yes, but since the Thrashers left, I consider myself a Vegas Knight fan, since I have lived in Vegas.

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ducler · Post #1288 » by **ducler** » Wed Jun 7, 2023 7:34 am

HMFFL wrote:
Jamaaliver wrote:You guys remember ducler, the poster who in the past has created content for every team's forum as the Gameday Thread generator?

ducler wrote:Oh OK! Thanks Pistons CM to have chosen me and my family to be on this tweet

Read on Twitter

ducler wrote:Yes I'm the one with the 30 jersey, my wife next to me with my brother and his girlfriend behind us.

Actually this is a personalized jersey my brother made me for my 30th birthday with the 'ducler' nickname on the back, #30 also in the honor of 2004 Sheed...

Long live Ducler!!!
Legend for his game threads.

Sent from my SM-N975U using RealGM mobile app

Thanks guys, love you.
I wish to still be able to make those game threads, but I actually don't have enough available time anymore.

Post #1289 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jun 7, 2023 12:23 pm

ducler wrote:Thanks guys, love you.

I wish to still be able to make those game threads, but I actually don't have enough available time anymore.

The legend himself!!

We appreciate the many years you put into it.

Glad to hear you're doing well.

Unrelated NOTE: Pistons look like they might be on the verge of something special very soon.

Post #1290 » by **HMFFL** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:45 am

Buford's Ava Grace Watson commits to Ohio State, which lands Gwinnett's top recruit for second straight year

https://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/sports/bufords-ava-grace-watson-commits-to-ohio-state-which-lands-gwinnetts-top-recruit-for-second/article_5c44269c-59d0-5872-b265-8cf952eb3d7a.html?fbclid=IwAR3ysgrKtLDc-lkGl3fUmnn4cwgAjpxCBkG26x9_RQegbgGdVRqx0X48CO8

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Post #1291 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Aug 1, 2023 4:57 pm

Man, this makes me feel old.

I grew up as a teenager looking up to so many of these dudes. And now to see them in their 50s -- some of them actual grandfathers!!

It's pretty cool to see the first generation of Hip Hop Artists actually able to grow old gracefully while still keeping somewhat relevant.

Post #1292 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Aug 10, 2023 1:36 pm

I think I've found an effective way to resolve disputes here on the Hawks Board...

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jayu70 · Post #1293 » by **jayu70** » Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:38 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:I think I've found an effective way to resolve disputes here on the Hawks Board...

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WTH....

This a real thing!

ducler · Post #1294 » by **ducler** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:47 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
ducler wrote:Thanks guys, love you.

I wish to still be able to make those game threads, but I actually don't have enough available time anymore.

The legend himself!!

We appreciate the many years you put into it.

Glad to hear you're doing well.

Unrelated NOTE: Pistons look like they might be on the verge of something special very soon.

Thank you

Yeah Pistons needed that work on the roster, we were so bored to be a losing team for so long, trying hard for a playoffs/play-in spot. I really hope Cade/Duren duo will turn into something good (or decent at least...). I don't want my kids to grow up knowing their dad cheers for eternal losers :lol:

Post #1295 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:38 pm

ducler wrote:Thank you

Yeah Pistons needed that work on the roster, we were so bored to be a losing team for so long, trying hard for a playoffs/play-in spot. I really hope Cade/Duren duo will turn into something good (or decent at least...). I don't want my kids to grow up knowing their dad cheers for eternal losers

Cade looked like a complete stud during team USA scrimmages this summer.

Question: Do Pistons still look at Duren as the future at Center or has James Wiseman overtaken him in the hierarchy.

PS I understand the difficult task of cheering for perennial losers. It can be rough, for sure.

ducler · Post #1296 » by **ducler** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:28 am

Jamaaliver wrote:
ducler wrote:Thank you

Yeah Pistons needed that work on the roster, we were so bored to be a losing team for so long, trying hard for a playoffs/play-in spot. I really hope Cade/Duren duo will turn into something good (or decent at least...). I don't want my kids to grow up knowing their dad cheers for eternal losers

Cade looked like a complete stud during team USA scrimmages this summer.

Question: Do Pistons still look at Duren as the future at Center or has James Wiseman overtaken him in the hierarchy.

PS I understand the difficult task of cheering for perennial losers. It can be rough, for sure.

Yeah Cade looked good in those scrimmages, but I don't fall for those summer clips anymore (too many Drummond videos working on his 3-point shot in the past...).

It looks like Duren is the starter, it would surprise me a lot if it's not the case. I don't think they will gift him the starting spot thought but IMO he'll beat out all other candidates.
Wiseman is intriging and showed some flashes offensively last season, but he also had difficulties defensively. He and Bagley have the same strenghts and weaknesses, they will fight for a spot in the rotation (if they both stay healthy and that's a big if).

IMO, Duren will start at C this year with Bojan at PF. Wiseman and Stewart as backups. Stewart can't be you starting PF if you want to compete. So I can see Pistons improving this year but failing to go to Playoffs. Bojan should be traded by the deadline, they will try some Wiseman at C with Duren at PF at times, but the solution at PF spot will ultimately come from Draft/FA/trade.