2511 Iverson to the Pistons! 0 2009-05-30T17:26:12Z 71411 Post false 8418463 false 0 false 2009-05-30T17:26:12Z 2 false Pistons will only get hotter now. I hate to see Billups go, I really liked him. But I am ready to see what happens. I feel good about it! GO PISTONS!! 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-06T16:42:18Z false 1368662 0 false 2008-11-06T16:42:18Z 4673460 November, 06 2008 16:42:18 2008-09-26T00:00:00Z Okborn5 -36000 false Iverson was a good pick up for the Pistons. I've never been a AI fan cause I've always thought he was way too arrogant and disrespected to a lot of of coaches including Paul Brown (the man who was responsible in bringing Mo-town their last championship). We'll have to see how he fits in in Detroit. The guy you should be excited about just might be a Piston in 2010 and that's The Chosen One! 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-04T19:41:18Z false 1362615 0 false 2008-11-04T19:41:18Z 1350133 November, 04 2008 19:41:18 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z JamesThomas1967 -28800 false Nice post. More on the trade: http://sportsnation.espn.go.com/fans/annaleighclark/blog/posts/71470 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-04T15:56:53Z false 1361799 0 false 2008-11-04T15:56:53Z 511742 November, 04 2008 15:56:53 2006-12-26T00:00:00Z CommunityEds -18000 false Nice blog, your pistons got the advantage in this trade now to see how it will work!!!! 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T21:10:40Z false 1358764 0 false 2008-11-03T21:10:40Z 1495933 November, 03 2008 21:10:40 2007-11-13T00:00:00Z jvillabrs1 -18000 false As far as the McDyess thing...we have Stuckey & Maxiell. I'm not too worried about that part of it. It's the leadership & intangibles Billups has. Now, AI hasn't had any "off or on" court issues in Denver. I'm not too worried about his attitude. But, he and Rip are very similar in playing styles...they both jack the ball up. AI hasn't played in a system like Detroit either. They are younger and should be able to push the ball more. But, I'm looking forward to next season! NICE BLOG!!!! 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T18:18:00Z false 1357903 0 false 2008-11-03T18:18:00Z 1265404 November, 03 2008 18:18:00 2007-03-11T00:00:00Z kpm225 -18000 false Looks like you beat me to the punch Scrappy Doo! lol I saw the story earlier today at work & WAS P(*&#(# OFF!!!! I know Joe D. said he was gonna "shake things up" but DAMN!!! From a business standpoint, it makes perfect sense. AI is a free agent after next season & Billups is in contract for 6 years. (smart business move). Trade AI next season for a big name. Flip side, Billups was the MAN in D-town! You can't replace what he has! 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T18:15:04Z false 1357887 0 false 2008-11-03T18:15:04Z 1265404 November, 03 2008 18:15:04 2007-03-11T00:00:00Z kpm225 -18000 false damnnnnnnnn 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T17:01:50Z false 1357405 0 false 2008-11-03T17:01:50Z 2205164 November, 03 2008 17:01:50 2008-05-14T00:00:00Z KingJames100123 -18000 false Butts in seats. That's a positive, for sure! I don't think Detroit will win any more games than they would have though, whereas Denver could win 5-10 more now, maybe sneaking into the 8th seed in the West again. Stuckey is stout. Gives him more room to grow now, as well. I know I'll be more interested in the Pistons than I was before. Nuggets, too. Interesting move at both ends! 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T16:54:46Z false 1357362 0 false 2008-11-03T16:54:46Z 1607871 November, 03 2008 16:54:46 2008-03-22T00:00:00Z Clintonite33 -18000 false Pistons won this trade in a landslide. AI for a declining Billups and a injury prone Mcdycese??? Dont make me laugh! Pistons are better off. ;) 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T16:42:35Z false 1357301 0 false 2008-11-03T16:42:35Z 113756 November, 03 2008 16:42:35 2005-08-02T00:00:00Z miamiu1986 -18000 false If nothing else, Iverson's "star" power you refer to will increase ticket sales & may get the Pisons on TV more. Of course, that means more money for the Pistons ownership. Iverson is a scorer, but the Pistons' bread & butter is their defense. Chauncey was the centerpiece of that stingy Pistons D. W/o Chauncey, DET's D probably won't be as solid, but it should still be good with 'Sheed, Hamilton, & Prince. Maybe Dumars felt a big move was necessary to compete with Boston. Good blog Ivan! :) 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T16:38:05Z false 1357275 0 false 2008-11-03T16:38:05Z 724692 November, 03 2008 16:38:05 2007-06-11T00:00:00Z chboland -21600 false Wow, I did not know about this trade until now. The negative that I see about this trade is losing Mr. Big Shot. McDyess is a defensive man. It looks as though Detroit is getting the big star, but is lowering their defensive identity in return. I cant say good luck with the team, because my Cavs are their rivals. Im sure you understand, lol. 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T16:10:42Z false 1357130 0 false 2008-11-03T16:10:42Z 1237878 November, 03 2008 16:10:42 2007-10-15T00:00:00Z Browns.Bash.Squeelers -18000 false I think the Pistons will be better off with this trade. They have been playing god basketbal since the beginning of 2006, put have also played flat/stale. This will reinvigorate them. Who cares about the Denevr Nuggets. Carmelo is a punk. Nice, quick blog scraps, now get back to worrying about UT :) lol 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T16:10:12Z false 1357125 0 false 2008-11-03T16:10:12Z 1273953 November, 03 2008 16:10:12 2007-11-05T00:00:00Z TXNHOU -36000 false my man the lions made a better trade this week..AI is old and washedup.he doesnt fit in Detroit team scheme-theve been great w/o the marquee star for years.Billups isnt an HOFer careerewise but hes is on the same level as AI is now,plus their bench is screwed like ya said.he couldnt help Denver in a scorers conference now hes in a defensive one,plus him and Sheed will clash.. 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T16:03:43Z false 1357105 0 false 2008-11-03T16:03:43Z 187887 November, 03 2008 16:03:43 2003-03-02T00:00:00Z anthonyc218 -18000 false Nice Blog Buddy!!! Good Luck w/ your team there!!!!;) 8418463 Discussion 0 2008-11-03T15:49:45Z false 1357049 0 false 2008-11-03T15:49:45Z 3051161 November, 03 2008 15:49:45 2008-07-18T00:00:00Z JazzyYankee -18000 1998-12-07T00:00:00Z espn posts 2009-05-30T21:26:12Z ESPN Blog Posts Message Boards -406 false 2511 false Posts 2212 Posts 6 2009-11-23T21:43:30Z