Pistons Sign Chauncey

Natopher · Post #1 » by **Natopher** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:06 pm

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I have no clue what to make of this. I'm very excited, but also very confused. What does this mean for Knight/Bynum?

TwentyOne920 · Post #2 » by **TwentyOne920** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:09 pm

de facto assistant coach

that said, I don't think it's a coincidence yall couldn't get above .500 without him

Dre Drummond · Post #3 » by **Dre Drummond** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:10 pm

Billups isn't great anymore but as long as he's willing to accept a minor role and come in and mentor than I like the deal. He's certainly respected around the league and could still help us off the bench like Big Ben did in his later years.

DETermination · Post #4 » by **DETermination** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:11 pm

Joe must of read my sig heck yes lets go pistons.

Natopher · Post #5 » by **Natopher** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:13 pm

Not to say Billups can't be a PG anymore (I think he's much better suited for the PG still) but does anyone think he's signed to be our starting/backup SG more than PG? That's the only thing I can think of. Otherwise signing Bynum doesn't make much sense.

DETermination · Post #6 » by **DETermination** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:16 pm

I think he either starts sg or backups knight and mentors him, atleast he will be able to retire a piston and join the front office or become a coach after.

Natopher · Post #7 » by **Natopher** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:17 pm

What about Bynum though? Do you think this means he has a spot in the rotation? I can't imagine we'd sign him to be our 3rd PG. He's deserving of a much better role than that.

So_cal_piston · Post #8 » by **So_cal_piston** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:17 pm

Well this is awkward..andre you need to change your jersey number.

Dre Drummond · Post #9 » by **Dre Drummond** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:17 pm

Billups probably is better suited to play SG now because he lacks quickness to keep up with faster PGs yet still has size and strength to guard MOST SG's... He certainly could play either role.

Deal certainly puts English or Siva off the team IMO.

Minas · Post #10 » by **Minas** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:19 pm

I'm so happy right now!

Good work Joe.

Umbra · Post #11 » by **Umbra** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:21 pm

Too bad we didn't buy out Stuckey, we could amnesty CV, let English go and sign Rip now that he's released. :lol:

Natopher · Post #12 » by **Natopher** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:23 pm

Dre Drummond wrote:Billups probably is better suited to play SG now because he lacks quickness to keep up with faster PGs yet still has size and strength to guard MOST SG's... He certainly could play either role.

Deal certainly puts English or Siva off the team IMO.

I agree with everything you said except for the SG part, as I think Chauncey is better with the ball. But even that I wouldn't argue very much because of his speed/defense. I'm disappointed that Siva won't be on the team. I really liked him and thought he could develop into a very solid backup PG. That said, I'm very glad Billups is back and hopefully he can be a great mentor to Knight.

DETermination · Post #13 » by **DETermination** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:23 pm

How about chauncey starts sg, bynum back up pg and kcp is our sixth man. Chauncey can still mentor knight and can run plays also. He still has a great 3 point shot in him and we needed that plus leadership and experience.

Natopher · Post #14 » by **Natopher** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:24 pm

With the players we currently have that definitely makes the most sense, and I'd support it.

Knight/Billups/Smith/Monroe/Drummond would be fun to watch!

Minas · Post #15 » by **Minas** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:25 pm

I need to change my avatar to Chauncey now

If Gigi is legit and KCP has a good rookie season we could actually be a pretty good 3pt shooting team; BK, KCP, Chauncey, Singler,Middleton, Gigi and CV.

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DETermination · Post #16 » by **DETermination** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:26 pm

Now get rid of stuckey and im the most happiest guy ever lol.

gusman · Post #17 » by **gusman** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:28 pm

Fans reaction to billions first game?

ElectricMayhem · Post #18 » by **ElectricMayhem** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:33 pm

Chauncey's back!

I don't expect too much on the court, but he's a team culture changer. He left a hole nobody has been able to fill since he left. Elated to have him back.

Pharaoh · Post #19 » by **Pharaoh** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:36 pm

Ummm, Joe better work the phones and make a trade or something... otherwise Siva will be heading to Europe

Drummond
Slava
Monroe
CV
Mitchell
Jerebko
Smith
Datome
Singler
Middleton
K.C.P
Stuckey
Billups
Knight
Bynum

That's 15...

No big deal losing English... but Siva?

And IMO it doesn't matter which position Chauncey plays... he's one of the most popular players in the league and him "coming home" is a huge positive for Joe, Gores, Cheeks and the organisation. Chauncey could have stayed in LA with CP3 and Doc... probably could have gone to Miami... chose Detroit! That's a huge credit to Joe

Guards = Knight 30, Stuckey 24, K.C.P 18, Billups 12, Bynum 12.... could work

DETermination · Post #20 » by **DETermination** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:37 pm

That is now 17 players on our team, I expect english and unfortunately siva to be cut and some trades to happen also.