Detroit Pistons Notes And Quotes 5-11-11
Rookie center Greg Monroe finished a disappointing sixth in the league's Rookie of the Year voting.
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Rookie center Greg Monroe finished a disappointing sixth in the league's Rookie of the Year voting.
The early weeks of the Pistons' offseason were remarkably similar to the way they conducted business during the regular season. Those days were filled with silent waiting, uneasiness and inaction.
If Dan Gilbert has his way there could be dribbling of NBA players again in the Motor City.
Forward Tayshaun Prince unwittingly summed up the Pistons' drama-filled season with one word he uttered in the locker room in mid-January.
Prospective owner Tom Gores grew up in the Flint area and attended Michigan State.
The Pistons went 30-52, losing their first five games and never really recovering.
In my opinion John Kuester has coached his last game as the Detroit Pistons head coach.
Rookie center Greg Monroe rose above the mayhem created by his teammates and showed steady improvement throughout the season.
Prospective owner Tom Gores grew up in the Flint area and attended Michigan State. His roots in Michigan make it even more exciting to him that he's purchasing the Pistons franchise. He beat out several bidders, including Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch.
Forward Tayshaun Prince unwittingly summed up the Pistons' drama-filled season with one word he uttered in the locker room in mid-January.
The 76ers hit the skids at the wrong time. Trying to win a series against LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in the playoffs was already a burdensome task.
Rodney Stuckey didn't sound very convincing when he said he could return to the Pistons next season and play under coach John Kuester. His voice cracked and there was a bit of hesitation.
Forward Charlie Villanueva had to be restrained from attacking Cleveland center Ryan Hollins after both were ejected Monday night.
Tom Gores isn't quite sure what changes he will make as the Pistons' owner. He's certain of one thing -- he'll do everything in his power to make the franchise a winner again.
