Joe Dumars signed Ben Gordon from the Bulls with the initial thought of re-creating the incredible three-guard lineup he had back in his heyday with the Bad Boy Pistons.
That team had Joe, Isiah Thomas, and Vinnie Johnson and the front line served mostly as a defensive presence while shifting the scoring burden to the guards.
It seems like a great formula as well since offensive-minded big guys are hard to find.
Boozer for Rip Trade with Utah?
The salaries of the trade should be able to work for this Pistons rumor but is it worth trading Hamilton for Boozer?
Boozer is that rare post player and that's hard to find.
But Boozer has a lot of issues as well. He is often hurt for one thing. Another red flag is the lack of loyalty he showed in spurning Cleveland for the Jazz despite a promise to the Cavs organization that he'd stay.
And then there's Boozer's lack of defense and shot-blocking. A big guy that only blocks .5 shots per game in his career is a bad idea in today's NBA as is a guy who's not super quick because the new generation of hybrid forwards can take him out to the perimeter and abuse him shooting over top of him or off the dribble.
Boozer Trade Against Dumars' Off-season Trade Plans?
Dumars has seen first-hand with the Wallaces that shot-blocking inside has a cumulative effect and that's why he shouldn't make the Rip for Boozer trade happen. The Pistons need athletic bigs like Tyson Chandler or Marcus Camby even to pair with their guards to recreate the successful formulas of championship teams past.
Keep in mind that the 2004 Pistons were the first team in a long time to win a title without a superstar and they did it with defense and guard scoring.
Dumars needs to be patient and stick to his plan this time around and not make the hasty Rip for Boozer trade this off-season. Right now it's a hot trade rumor, but fans should hope it stays that way.
That team had Joe, Isiah Thomas, and Vinnie Johnson and the front line served mostly as a defensive presence while shifting the scoring burden to the guards.
It seems like a great formula as well since offensive-minded big guys are hard to find.
Boozer for Rip Trade with Utah?
The salaries of the trade should be able to work for this Pistons rumor but is it worth trading Hamilton for Boozer?
Boozer is that rare post player and that's hard to find.
But Boozer has a lot of issues as well. He is often hurt for one thing. Another red flag is the lack of loyalty he showed in spurning Cleveland for the Jazz despite a promise to the Cavs organization that he'd stay.
And then there's Boozer's lack of defense and shot-blocking. A big guy that only blocks .5 shots per game in his career is a bad idea in today's NBA as is a guy who's not super quick because the new generation of hybrid forwards can take him out to the perimeter and abuse him shooting over top of him or off the dribble.
Boozer Trade Against Dumars' Off-season Trade Plans?
Dumars has seen first-hand with the Wallaces that shot-blocking inside has a cumulative effect and that's why he shouldn't make the Rip for Boozer trade happen. The Pistons need athletic bigs like Tyson Chandler or Marcus Camby even to pair with their guards to recreate the successful formulas of championship teams past.
Keep in mind that the 2004 Pistons were the first team in a long time to win a title without a superstar and they did it with defense and guard scoring.
Dumars needs to be patient and stick to his plan this time around and not make the hasty Rip for Boozer trade this off-season. Right now it's a hot trade rumor, but fans should hope it stays that way.
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