OT: Michigan Sports Thread: The 1-3 Edition

[Filppula]

Huge for the Pistons!!! Feel like they really turned the corner this season with the rookies and the court time they were given. And now this, massive. Things are turning around, at long last!

 

[Konnan511]

The Fade for Cade worked well. I don't know anything about any of these players, but the pundits seem to think Cade is the best in the draft. Who is his comparable?

 

[nickp91]

Ben Wallace looks like he could be my uncle

 

[Hen Kolland]

The Fade for Cade worked well. I don't know anything about any of these players, but the pundits seem to think Cade is the best in the draft. Who is his comparable?

I’ve read his modern comparable is Luka Doncic. Someone on the radio this morning was comparing him to Grant Hill

 

[Ricelund]

Finally some draft luck! I'm pretty excited for the Pistons.

 

[Reality Check]

Outside of Darko, which was even their actual draft pick, this is the highest pick the Pistons have had since Grant Hill.

Pistons played hard last year and most who pay attention to them are okay with that because they were focused on the young guys. All of who had moments to give hope for the future.

Another guy was going to help regardless. But winning the actual lottery is a huge deal. Especially with management seemingly knowing what they are doing.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

I am absolutely buzzing about last night's news, really hope this revives a lot of more casual fans' interest in the Pistons. Michigan/Detroit is a much better place when the Pistons are balling.

 

[FabricDetails]

I am absolutely buzzing about last night's news, really hope this revives a lot of more casual fans' interest in the Pistons. Michigan/Detroit is a much better place when the Pistons are balling.

Mood.

 

[newfy]

The Fade for Cade worked well. I don't know anything about any of these players, but the pundits seem to think Cade is the best in the draft. Who is his comparable?

Read a lot of Doncic comparisons. Not super athletic like some guys but just an all around threat.

Sounds like hes considered one of the best all around prospects to come out in a while. Like in the last 5-6 years he would still likely go first overall over every other prospect type deal

 

[Konnan511]

I’ve read his modern comparable is Luka Doncic. Someone on the radio this morning was comparing him to Grant Hill

If he turns out like Doncic then I am absurdly excited. If he turns out like G-Money, then I am very slightly underwhelmed for a #1 overall pick (yes I know Hill is a HOF).

 

[FabricDetails]

If he turns out like Doncic then I am absurdly excited. If he turns out like G-Money, then I am very slightly underwhelmed for a #1 overall pick (yes I know Hill is a HOF).

I think we need to temper the Doncic comparison. He's less skilled than Luka for sure but better defensively.

And then Grant Hill was in the next Jordan conversation before his injuries. I would be beyond ecstatic if he turns out to be a poor man's Grant Hill.

 

[FabricDetails]

I am absolutely buzzing about last night's news, really hope this revives a lot of more casual fans' interest in the Pistons. Michigan/Detroit is a much better place when the Pistons are balling.

So... This was wild for me to watch. I never knew they video recorded this...

Detroit's draw (combination?) is at 6:27 but it's probably best to listen to the explanation beforehand.

 

[TheMule93]

Read a lot of Doncic comparisons. Not super athletic like some guys but just an all around threat.

Sounds like hes considered one of the best all around prospects to come out in a while. Like in the last 5-6 years he would still likely go first overall over every other prospect type deal

Cade is definitely behind Zion Williamson (2019) and Anthony Davis (2012), but he's got as good an argument as any other #1OA in that span. Guaranteed franchise player.

 

[Hadoop]

WOOOOO!!!

Just watched the highlight clip below of Cade Cunningham's freshman season at OSU. IMO he's like a Doncic/Tatum hybrid. Haven't been this excited as a 'stons fan since the Wallace(s)/Billups/Rip/Tayshaun years.

 

[Hadoop]

Oh and there's also this:

2021 NBA Draft: Cade Cunningham may not be the next Luka Doncic, but their offensive similarities are striking

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

If he turns out like Doncic then I am absurdly excited. If he turns out like G-Money, then I am very slightly underwhelmed for a #1 overall pick (yes I know Hill is a HOF).

Pistons version of Hill was pretty good. I'd be happy with that. Obviously hoping for BETTER than Luka.

 

[jkutswings]

Troy Weaver was hired 1 year and 5 days ago. The roster turnover - and the degree of success with the moves he's already made - has been amazing. And now he has the #1 pick.

But before the accolades stop, just imagine what the roster could look like with Cade... AND one really good add in free agency.

Fun times.

 

[newfy]

Cade is definitely behind Zion Williamson (2019) and Anthony Davis (2012), but he's got as good an argument as any other #1OA in that span. Guaranteed franchise player.

Zion had a lot of hype, especially out of highchool but it cooled a bit by draft time. There were a lot of questions if he was going to be able to bully NBA players at his size given his play style in college and hes not much of a shooter. I've read a lot that Zion may have been more hyped coming out of Duke but as prospects Cunningham is a very similar level just a very different player. Anthony Davis I wont argue with but thats almost a decade ago now.

Either way, it looks like the pistons are getting a player

 

[Bondurant]

Outside of Darko, which was even their actual draft pick, this is the highest pick the Pistons have had since Grant Hill.

I paid a little attention to NBA during the Darko era. Pistons were hot and my Serbian friends were all in on Darko. Too bad he was a bust. Picks 3, 4 and 5 are brutal in retrospect.

 

[FabricDetails]

Shifting gears a little... What in the actual F is going on with the pitcher police in baseball? Jeebus...

 

[Bondurant]

Shifting gears a little... What in the actual F is going on with the pitcher police in baseball? Jeebus...

Girardi was overboard. He should have been ejected sooner for his clown antics.

 

[FabricDetails]

Hmm... Not sure if those dollar amounts are "fair" or not but I don't like them, haha.

Upcoming Signings

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Ok... who asked a professional athlete that wasn't a wrestler to sign a f***ing folding chair? And it looks like Yzerman in particular was asked to sign something like a chair

 

[Konnan511]

No Captain inscriptions? But why?

 

[Winger98]

Girardi was overboard. He should have been ejected sooner for his clown antics.

I'm waiting to see the first starter kicked out in the playoffs.

Ok... who asked a professional athlete that wasn't a wrestler to sign a f***ing folding chair? And it looks like Yzerman in particular was asked to sign something like a chair

maybe it was a seat from the Joe.