Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests The Pistons are finished....

Tyrus Thomas should be able to help them. If you ask me, he's the x-factor for them in the upcoming season. P.J. Brown had the worst year of his career last year, so you've gotta hope he can average at least double-digit points for you, 'cause you know you're not gonna get it from Wallace. That move, IMO, was made because his contract is up next summer and that's it. He's a marginally better scorer than Chandler is. J.R. Smith isn't a guy that likes to be coached, so I don't anticipate him being around too long because that'll fly with Skiles for about a month. He's a hell of a talent but he butted heads with Byron Scott in New Orleans big-time. For them to give up on a 20-year old kid that quick doesn't look too good for him.

While the signing of Wallace and getting rid of Chandler and his bloated-ass contract were good moves, I don't think this turns the Bulls into the conference favorite just yet. You still have Miami, Detroit, Cleveland and NJ to contend with. They've definitely made themselves better but I wouldn't set aside money for NBA Finals tickets just yet.

By the time the rest of the team develops and starts to become their best, Ben Wallace and PJ Brown are going to be old in a league being dominated by young players!

Don't get me wrong, I wish the Pistons could have kept Ben Wallace, but I'm not SO disappointed that he is gone. He was starting to grow kind of an ego and turning into a cry-baby. Earlier in his career, I didn't see him complaining about every call, or pouting because he didn't get enough touches on offense. I feel like he started to think he could do more than he really can. I will miss him because he was great in the years he was a Piston, and I hope he is still an effective player in Chicago, just not as effective

I'm looking forward to seeing Wallace in a Bulls uniform. Will be a bit wierd for everyone at first. Maybe similar to when Rodman came here. Bulls Pistons rivalry should be more competetive and fun to watch next year.