Official Detroit Pistons thread

[DanO]

YEP!

[fontes91]

At this point I think Monroe likely walks, and I don't blame him. I hope he'll give SVG a couple years to right the ship. But he's been in this hell for his entire career, and I'm sure he would love to land on a stable, contending team.

[froot loops]

They can always pay more for Monroe, but I think it is likely they lose him. It is kind of shame since the Pistons have somewhat figured out the formula with Drummond and Monroe. You can kind of see the framework of what Stan Van Gundy can build with those two. A framework that wasn't readily apparent for the whole of Monroe and Drummond's career. Both guys would pile up a lot of empty stat nights, not really a fault of theirs more of the situation.

If they kept him, you can see what he Van Gundy might ty to get. Some better perimeter defense.

[DanO]

Couldn't agree more Loops.

[nhwbrooklyn]

This team now plus a healthy Jennings, a new starting SF and a new backup PG, that can both defend and shoot the 3 ball. That team would be a formidable team.. especially with the continued growth from Drummond (and KCP to a lesser extent).

[DanO]

Problem is Brooky, does Monroe see that.

[Dr. Emmett.L.Brown]

I don't want him to go but I bet Moose bolts like Allan Houston did....

[nhwbrooklyn]

Problem is Brooky, does Monroe see that.

Monroe is a real nice piece, but he isn't the "key" IMO. If he leaves there are still feasible scenarios where the pistons could return to being contenders relatively quickly.

[AMP]

A sign and trade for him would be necessary.

[ghandi]

I agree with nhw...Monroe can put up numbers at times but he isnt really a dominant force that wins games.....Im surprised more teams cant figure out that hes left handed and goes to his left almost every time.....His lack of athleticism and mediocre defense are a problem also....Hes a nice player but not 15 million a year plus worthy.....Get what you can for him and move on.

[fontes91]

Imho Monroe could be a solid contributor on a contending team. If he walks it will be a loss.

[froot loops]

I'm laughing at the left hand only criticism, he's PF not a guard. Sure every basketball player needs to be proficient with his weak hand but it is a silly concern for a 4.

And he is worth 15 million a year because in a couple of years max players will be getting nearly double that.

[The King]

Guarding lefties is really hard for most players. Tayshaun was a lefty. He always went left and it never impacted his overall game.

[froot loops]

If you can go left, the court is open all the time. The one thing I drilled into my daughter is to be able to use your left hand, she's gotten pretty good at it that coaches will think she's left handed.

Jalen Rose never had a right hand.

[Niffla]

I got mixed emotions about Monroe.

Yeah, he's a pretty good player. Good numbers. Not easy replacing a big who gives you 15 & 10 every night. That said, he has been the center piece for a team that hasn't won more than 30 games since he has been here. This is year number five for Monroe.

30-52
25-41 (strike shortened season)
29-53
29-53
21-33 (currently season)

Obviously all the losing can't be pinned solely on Monroe, but with that said, he sure hasn't made a difference whatsoever in the win column. If he bails I'm going to lose zero sleep over it.