Breaking: Pistons sign Landry Nnoko to Partially G'teed Deal

ElectricMayhem · Post #1 » by **ElectricMayhem** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:57 pm

https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2017/7/27/16048514/detroit-pistons-free-agency-landry-nnoko-to-partially-guaranteed-deal

The Detroit Pistons have signed Landry Nnoko to a partially guaranteed contract, according to Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype.

Nnoko saw limited action with the Pistons during the Orlando Summer League.

The 6-foot-10 Nnoko is a defensive-minded big man who can rebound, block shots and run the floor.

This trumpets the dissatisfaction SVG and Bower feel with Harris and Leuer at PF and signals a complete paradigm shift in how they view the construction of the team.

Kilo · Post #2 » by **Kilo** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:20 pm

See, Stan does sign defense-first bigs afterall!1!!1

tmorgan · Post #3 » by **tmorgan** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:12 pm

That pick looks hilariously photoshopped.

Uncle Mxy · Post #4 » by **Uncle Mxy** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:20 pm

Mbah a Moute's cousin?

DBC10 · Post #5 » by **DBC10** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:46 pm

We need someone that can hustle if Dre has his nights, so good on us I guess.

bballnmike · Post #6 » by **bballnmike** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 2:37 pm

Next Hassan Whiteside please

Kilo · Post #7 » by **Kilo** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 3:29 pm

bballnmike wrote:Next Hassan Whiteside please

I think Eric Moreland has a much better chance in that regard. And still ridiculously long odds at that still...

hoophabit · Post #8 » by **hoophabit** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 4:06 pm

He seems like a solid signing. Developmental prospect with a great physical profile. Extremely raw, but hardworking with good size, length, and athleticism. Is SVG picking up guys like Nnoko and Moreland hoping to affect Dre? It would be hard to dog it in practice with guys like this and not look bad? Kind of a cultural statement?

Kilo · Post #9 » by **Kilo** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 4:28 pm

Dudes, this guy was signed to play in Grand Rapids. You sign him to a league minimum partially guaranteed deal ($50K maximum now) and then cut him at the end of camp and assign him to GR as an affiliate player.

hoophabit · Post #10 » by **hoophabit** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:15 pm

Kilo wrote:Dudes, this guy was signed to play in Grand Rapids. You sign him to a league minimum partially guaranteed deal ($50K maximum now) and then cut him at the end of camp and assign him to GR as an affiliate player.

Yes, of course, but he'll practice with the team leading up to the season, even though he'll likely spend most of his time with the Drive. Thanks though, the obvious never occurred to me. I like the low cost signing of these hustle players. You never know when one might "get it" and then all our "we never sign anyone good" crew will face an amusing dilemma.