Hamilton Likely To Bench

[RipCity32]

Pistons' coach Michael Curry hasn't decided to make a lineup change just yet, but it appears as though Richard Hamilton will soon come off the bench in favor of Amir Johnson.

The "demotion" doesn't appear to concern Hamilton, who has reportedly been frustrated at times in Detroit this season.

"We just want to win, bottom line. We want to win games," Hamilton said. "Guys are coming out, trying to figure out a way to do everything possible to help the team win. That's the most important thing right now -- just try to win games."

As sad as I am to see my favorite NBA player go to the bench, it was needed. Looking forward to Amir most likely starting.

 

[Mexi]

The Pistons are such a mess right now

 

[A.E]

The Pistons are such a mess right now

Detroit is just transitioning right now. As much as I love Rip...I think this is a good stride for the Pistons. All the time guys like Stuckey and Amir will get now, help in the long run.

 

[Mexi]

if its between he and AI, i would send AI to the bench
he'd be better with the second unit and the pistons fans know it
the only reason he isnt there is because Curry is afraid to do it > _>
go ahead and bring up the benching of AI after he missed practice, but you know i'm right

 

[The Young One]

You cant send a hof like Ai for the bench for rip.

 

[RipCity32]

I agree Mexi. I've said that all along.

 

[Mexi]

You cant send a hof like Ai for the bench for rip.

i know, thats why they didnt do it
but AI would be better off with the second unit. he'd get to play with a bunch of scrubs and take over the game like we're used to him doing

 

[Mexi]

You cant send a hof like Ai for the bench for rip.

that AI for MVP is really close to being a disaster
i know you get cap space, but why now? 2010 is the time to get FA's not now

 

[The Young One]

i know, thats why they didnt do it
but AI would be better off with the second unit. he'd get to play with a bunch of scrubs and take over the game like we're used to him doing

Maybe so but in this day and age your not gonna send players like tim duncan,ai,kobe,shaq to the bench i doubt their egos will allow it.

 

[Mexi]

^and thats why AI will never win a ring

 

[The Young One]

that AI for MVP is really close to being a disaster
i know you get cap space, but why now? 2010 is the time to get FA's not now

My only thing was if do it why not do it before training camp so they guys can get some chemistry and acculmated to each other.

 

[Mexi]

they traded the wrong guy
they should have traded Rip and play Chauncey and Stuckey in the back court

 

[The Young One]

^and thats why AI will never win a ring

Maybe so but he's HOF. C-webb put it best AI has to play with 4 robots.

 

[RipCity32]

they traded the wrong guy
they should have traded Rip and play Chauncey and Stuckey in the back court

That would of been worst.

 

[Mexi]

are you kidding me?
Stuckey is a 2 guard forced to play the 1

 

[A.E]

I have to agree that Detroit is afraid to bench AI...thus admitting failure in the trade.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

I have to agree that Detroit is afraid to bench AI...thus admitting failure in the trade.

Yea i don't what Curry is doing man.

 

[RipCity32]

Stuckey runs the point very well. And has ran in since college, probably before then too.