Posted by rojasmas:

I think when Dumars made the Darko pick, LB had a lot of power and input into that pick. It was decision by committee. As Davidson slowly grew tired of LB's act, LB lost a lot of the leverage he had. So don't blame Dumars alone for the pick of Darko.

Dumars indicated who they wanted at the time of the lottery. That team was so happy to get the 2nd pick overrall it was crazy while they were getting swept by the Nets. Brown wasn't he hired as head coach at that point because the Pistons had just eliminated them. I remember some guys like Chad Ford saying how Darko will be the best player coming out of that draft. Dumars said it too and Brown backed him up. Brown does cover himself.

Chad Ford:

Detroit Pistons
Round 1: Darko Milicic, F, Serbia-Montenegro (No. 2)
Round 1: Carlos Delfino, G, Italy (No. 25)
Round 2: Andres Gliniadakis, C, Greece (No. 58)
How many teams with the best record in their conference end up with the best big man in the draft and a draft-night steal in Carlos Delfino? By now, you know about Darko, but Delfino will also be important down the road. He's tough, a strong shooter and plays aggressive defense. He reminds me a lot of Michael Finley. He could play an immediate role on the Pistons if he stays here next year. Gliniadakis was a nice pickup at the end of the draft. He's a 7-footer who can actually play. The Pistons will leave him in Greece for a few years and bring him over when he's ready.
Grade: A+

Posted by Allanfan20:

And yes, Dumars would be good, but the second he does something remotely wrong, people will be calling for his head.

Dolan and the cap problems would strangle Dumars.

The cap problems that Isiah has exacerbated.

It'll strangle Dumars but Isiah will be able to build a contender despite it? So the proven GM with a championship and 2 Finals appearances can't but a GM that has never won a playoff round much less a championship can?

Posted by nyk4ever:

I don't know who to side with on the Darko issue. The kid still can't get it together under Flip, he's getting about 7 minutes a game, now I know thats not alot, but he's not doing much of anything in his time out there. I wonder if Larry was so disconcerted with him because he played so well in practice but when the games came he sucked?

Or maybe he still hasn't recovered from LB.

The Darko discussion is funny. It is clearly a miss for Dumars but he gets a pass because of championship, though he acquired Rasheed and resign the guy. The more interesting question is will they make a serious attempt to resign Ben Wallace. If so I don't see why you would keep Darko around, to be waterboy. I still don't see what others seen before. He doesn't look that quick, he does have a nice stroke outside but not that gifted.

First of all it's not just about getting under the cap. It's about using the MLE to sign FA's that can actually help instead of just taking up space like Vin Baker and Big Stiff. It's about not making so many awful trades that give up our potential lottery picks and other trade assets for very flawed players. So it's hardly pointless to say "fire Isiah".

Curry has always had weight problems, he's always had a poor work ethic, he's always been a poor rebounder, he's always been a poor defender and he's always had a low BB IQ. It's not just about 20 games, it's about his being in his 5th year in the NBA and those things haven't changed.

Posted by Knight:

Jermaine O'Neal didn't really blossom until his 6th year, if Jermaine can put on a few pounds, Curry can take a few off.

Was it really 6 years. You maybe right. Drafted in 96, became a star under Isiah. Isiah was fired by Bird in 03. Wow, yeah about 6 years. I can't believe the guy is in his 9th year then.

Posted by Pharzeone:

Posted by islesfan:

Curry has always had weight problems, he's always had a poor work ethic, he's always been a poor rebounder, he's always been a poor defender and he's always had a low BB IQ. It's not just about 20 games, it's about his being in his 5th year in the NBA and those things haven't changed.

I think he has improved on his defense the last couple of games. He looks to block more shots and seems more aggressive going after rebounds. Brown needs to let him and Frye play, don't change the line up and just stick with something.

The Bucks and Magic went to the hole anytime they wanted with Curry in the game. Frye too for that matter. And when the ball goes up you don't see him looking to box out, getting in position and going after the ball, you see him just standing there looking up.