Can the Detroit Pistons Have a Winning 09-10 Basketball Season?
The Detroit Pistons wish to forget the 08'-09' season.
They were under .
500 for the first time in many years and were dominated in the first round against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was an embarrassment.
Being 39-43, most people agree doesn't deserve a playoff birth but since they haven't changed the rules the Pistons had to face the number one team in the East at the time.
The Allen Iverson trade was a disaster and the Pistons played disinterested at times.
The Pistons would go on long scoring droughts which essentially ended their season at the all-star break.
With a new season comes new hope for Pistons fans.
The Pistons acquired potential all stars in Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva who both are coming off their best season of their young careers.
The Pistons should have new life to them this season and should at least contend, if not more.
Ben Gordon made his money in his playoff performance against the Boston Celtics - whether not resigning with the Chicago Bulls was a mistake or not, this should play out over this season.
There is no questions the Pistons have talent on their team currently - but how will all the talent mesh together for a successful season? We will find out.
One player who will need to average more in both rebounds and points is C Chris Wilcox.
Wilcox has been on a few teams now since his career started in 2002, maybe Detroit is where he can finally shine as a player and contribute a good deal.
Head coach John Kuester will definitely have his hands full this season trying to acclimate the new talent with the old.
Will Kuester be the coach to help the Pistons return to the top of the Eastern Conference? That's why they play the games.
They were under .
500 for the first time in many years and were dominated in the first round against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was an embarrassment.
Being 39-43, most people agree doesn't deserve a playoff birth but since they haven't changed the rules the Pistons had to face the number one team in the East at the time.
The Allen Iverson trade was a disaster and the Pistons played disinterested at times.
The Pistons would go on long scoring droughts which essentially ended their season at the all-star break.
With a new season comes new hope for Pistons fans.
The Pistons acquired potential all stars in Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva who both are coming off their best season of their young careers.
The Pistons should have new life to them this season and should at least contend, if not more.
Ben Gordon made his money in his playoff performance against the Boston Celtics - whether not resigning with the Chicago Bulls was a mistake or not, this should play out over this season.
There is no questions the Pistons have talent on their team currently - but how will all the talent mesh together for a successful season? We will find out.
One player who will need to average more in both rebounds and points is C Chris Wilcox.
Wilcox has been on a few teams now since his career started in 2002, maybe Detroit is where he can finally shine as a player and contribute a good deal.
Head coach John Kuester will definitely have his hands full this season trying to acclimate the new talent with the old.
Will Kuester be the coach to help the Pistons return to the top of the Eastern Conference? That's why they play the games.
