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@IAmEricVincent Truly, I believe bball Paul can be that guy

Ron is a really good defender like Tayshaun was, but offensively they’re not close yet. Tayshaun had a post game, foot work, a better handle, and a developing jumper. You never know tho, we’ll see what happens

@AshtonDaTrainer Ashton, you still think we win in 7?

God Bless Everyone 🙏🏾

@KuKhahil Ku, realistically. You still gotta say this team has a little hope to win in 7 right? At least 15% chance?

I really used the pod last night to get off every single emotion lol

@KuKhahil @ccrawley05 Idk about that, I’d prob come in around 30. Alpren is making 37yr. Idk if we can tier them the same.

@ccrawley05 What was it rumored before the 5/250 with all nba? Something like that? I’d say to lower it around 37.5yr

The Pistons have a young trio of guys that were capable of winning 60 games. They’re all under 24 years old. Yes they’ve come up short. Yes they have weaknesses. They were good enough to win 60 games. 7 years ago fans hated trading the future away from short sighted, low ceiling reasons. Now DET has a young trio with an incredibly promising future that’s already made incredible leaps, and one playoff series is enough to say F it get rid of them?

@KuKhahil Yup, agree. Seems like each game something beyond embarrassing happened to him that I’m sure he’s letting get to him given his age and the lights. Legit body bag tonight… honestly felt bad at a certain point for him

@JournalwithAlex 60% mental

There’s a player that if DET pulled and played a different player much more they would likely not be down 3-1. But, there’s just not a reality where JB could flat out bench a player like that without completely sending a message that’s almost impossible to come back from.

@KuKhahil Where should we go with Paul Reed this offseason… like I kinda feel bad for the guy. He would legit start on some teams. But selfish I want him. What would your plan be there?

On a list with another legend!

@KuKhahil I agree. Also, Ausar is easily my 2nd fav player after Cade. But man, pls god get him the proper development to hit some of those middies that he’s wide open on this offseason. He honestly has a nice looking shot too, can’t be that big of an ask. He’ll be a weapon…

You obviously cannot and should not pay him that rumored amount. You cannot pay that much after something like this. He should make much less than that now. But, I’m also not actively trying to get rid of a 22 y/o that had a great season and just struggled in the PS. The shit sucks. I’m not letting the present disappointment sucking force me into me making rash, irresponsible, and hurtful decisions with the team.

@KuKhahil Man sorry for commenting on everything. Just sick right now. Thanks for your content in times like these even. It honestly helps keep us sane knowing we all are feeling it together :/ just can’t believe that first quarter knowing the importance of the game. WTH

@KuKhahil The obvious one right?

@KuKhahil Facts. Also, random thought. Why the actual hell was Schroeder even traded….

*Trajan is not trading him or Duren* If the Pistons front office and anyone watching this series came away saying that *ausar* is the player who should go and hasn’t held up his end of the bargain, then I got nothing for ya

@KuKhahil Crazy I vividly remember Kevin Heurter dropping over 20 twice in the second round against Philly when he was with the Hawks…. Should’ve really got him ramping sooner. He’s a better player than Duncan especially against a team like Orlando. Just being honest 🤷🏻‍♂️

Depending on how game 5 or if they pull of a miracle (very much doubt), I think it’s likely what actually happens is Duren ends up signing for much less than what was reported. AT will be the harder one to negotiate with because outside of game 4, he’s been great and could have another good game in game 5. If he plays well game 5, I doubt you get a scam contract. But, if he has a tough one, you might get him on a scam contract, too. And then you head into next season with another year of development for AT/Duren, but after also aggressively filling in the gaps they need around them. Seems like the very obvious, clear route they’ll take.

I know it’s a frustrating and disappointed community, trust me I’m a big part of it. I’m already seeing stupid shit said about the future of Detroit by those outside. Removing the frustration from this series, what’s very likely to happen this summer is Trajan Langdon will aggressively rebuild a team around Cade/AT/Duren that fills the needs/weaknesses that they need filled that were shown in this series. That’s what he has said the plan is for a year+ now. And honestly, anyone that is suggesting that, while a disappointing one, a 60 win team that was led by a 24/23/22 year olds in their first real season being this good should move on from any of them after their first ever playoff series is incredibly short sighted and has lost the plot. And really just downright dumb.

@KuKhahil Kinda hope JB gives Paul a good 20 mins Wednesday just for the hell of it. Worst part of it. Is we’ll fuck around and see how much better we look…. He just makes more sense in a matchup like this. Surprised an adjustment wasn’t made. Don’t understand it…

@KuKhahil @philiprr_OMD Tbh Ku, idk bout you but last game hurt more. This one I kinda saw coming. Duren with the 3 game sample size heading into this one was enough to know better. Also knowing we most likely wouldn’t get an ausar game that good back to back. This was just icing on the cake smh

Last think I’ll say before I ✌🏽out off this app for the rest of playoffs Congrats to my guy @philiprr_OMD , happy for him and enjoy covering the next round. Pistons fans, I have 0% belief in them coming back 3-1. This series is over. If they prove me wrong and I’m on freezing cold takes, I’ll celebrate being absolutely wrong with everyone else.

@KuKhahil 😂😂🙏🏼 you’re good G. Big week here back in the city

@JournalwithAlex Just saw this, sorry bud 😭

It’s deadass shocking, man. Legit shocking. Wasn’t just a play finisher, I was watching him use incredible balance and agility on drives with counters once a defender walled off a drive. The touch with either hand whether it be scoops, hooks, floaters, etc. Shocked, man.

@KaiBOBOtto @KuKhahil Wym study basketball?

@JournalwithAlex @KuKhahil Study basketball you will understand eventually

The only positive I can take for the Pistons is that I truly feel like they’ve played like shit. And I give the Magic more credit than I was previous giving them, but the Pistons are hurting themselves and playing shit. And despite that, game 1 they were in it late. Game 2 all it took was a good 8 minutes. And game 3, again while playing like shit, were able to take a lead with 2 minutes left. The only positive you can feel as a Pistons fan is if they just play a consistent, 48 minute B game they should be able to win the series still.

@nbalive123 @doubleOwhitey @KuKhahil Yep, he’s going up so frail. He’s big enough to bump WCJ to create just enough space before going up. But he’s not doing it when he gets those 1v1’s

@doubleOwhitey @KuKhahil Hes also had multiple chances getting to the rim 1on1 using his body like he has all season but he damn mear air balls it every time

And respectfully, I don’t think people outside of Detroit understand why we’re so shocked about Duren. Because he wasn’t just a lob threat and play finisher. For 25 consecutive games, he was self creating on higher volume and scoring at an absurdly efficient level. The fact that not only is he not able to self create *at all*, but he also losing the rebounding battle to WCJ 17-9, it’s just… I could not in my wildest dreams have thought this is how he’d look.

@nbalive123 @doubleOwhitey @KuKhahil Fair point. It’s not every time but there is possessions where one extra pass to a slashing Ausar or Green will get it done. But good point.

@JournalwithAlex @doubleOwhitey @KuKhahil We dont have shooters too kick it out too.

@KuKhahil One thing you said on your pod today that stuck with me is Stew and Ausar. How often do we see them play at that level this year…. Can’t lose those games. They only come around so often. Especially Tobias