I'm Baaaaackkkkkk!!!!

If you guys were wondering why I was on hiatus, its because I had been sick. For the record I'm better now and glade to be back. I should be able to post reguarly from now on, I'm sorry for making you guys wait.

DID YOU KNOW?

Do you know Richard Hamilton? How well?

Did you know that he was:
1.) born on the most romatic day (Valentine Day), February 14, 1978, in Coatsville, Pennsylvania.
2.) He is 6'7inches, 193 pounds.
3.) Plays shooting guard and small forward for the Detroit Pistons.
4.) Played College basketball at the University of Connecticut.
5.) Lkes the post-season the most.
6.) Nickname is "Rip". (Wikipedia.com)

ON THIS DAY

On this Day Feb, 21, 1960, Wilt Chamberlain scored 58 points in the Warriors 129-122 win over the Knicks, tying his rookie record for the most point scored in a game(nba.com).

Did You Know?

Do you know about Amir Johnson? How Well?

Did you know that he was:

1.)Was born on May 1, 1987, in Los Angeles, California.
2.)Was Drafted straight after high school.
3.)The Last player to be selected in the NBA draft.
4.)Played for the Fayetteville Patriots of the D- League(wikipedia.com).

On This Day

*I'm sorry, I actually forgot to post this yesterday

On This Day, on February 19, 1996, Phoenix’s Charles Barkley pulls down his 10,000th career rebound in the first quarter of the Suns’ 98-94 OT win against visiting Vancouver, becoming the 10th NBA player with 20,000 points and 10,000 rebounds in a career(nba.com).

Are You A Pistons's Fan

I decided to do something a little different, where I interview a Detroit Pistons fan, to see how big of a fan they are, So I caught up with Natalie from Need4Sheed.com to see how big of a fan she is.


Q: How long have you been a Pistons fan?
A: I have been a fan for about 25 years now.


Q: Why do you love the pistons so much?
A: I love the game of basketball, I enjoy watching it and The Pistons are my team. I will always love my hometown team, in good times and bad. It's as simple as that.


Q: What made you create a website about the Pistons?
A: I really didn't go about starting a website. I actually made the site so I could distribute my Pistons screensavers and wallpapers to friends and it just snowballed from there.



Q: How long have you had this website?
A: It's been about a year and five months.



Q: Have you met any Pistons player personally?
A: I am not the type of person that goes out of there way to meet a player. I believe that they need their privacy and I don't like to bother them if I happen to run into them somewhere. But I have met a few.
Isiah Thomas

John Salley

Rick Mahorn

Grant Hill

Rasheed Wallace



Q: If so, what did you say to him or wanted to say?
A: I didn't say much, just hello. Sometimes I told them I really appreciated what they did for the team.
As for Grant Hill, I had quite a few conversations with him when he was a rookie for the Pistons. I told him places to go in Michigan since he was new here.

Q: What made you create the Need4Sheed store?
A: I really liked the cartoon Pistons I created and wanted a T-Shirt myself so that's why I made a store, so I could have my own shirt.


Q: If you could be the Pistons coach for a day, what are some of the things you would say to the players, or have them do?
A: I don’t think I could coach the team. If I was thrown into the situation I would probably tell them to do what they normally do because I wouldn’t want to mess things up.


Q: If someone was to come up to you and say the Pistons sucks, what would you say or do?
A: People do it all the time, it’s a constant battle. I always have something to say to stick up for my Pistons.


Q: Why is Rasheed Wallace your favorite player?
A: I like Rasheed’s personality and the fire he has when he’s playing. I also like the fact that he can dominate on the court whenever he wants. He’s a great player and he’s fun to watch, you never know what he’s going to say or do.


Q: If you could be an Pistons player for a day, who would you be? Why?
A: I would have to say Joe Dumars, he is my all time favorite player. Joe was a quiet leader with great skills and a workman like attitude. I respect him for who he was as a player and who he is now.

Thanks Ashley,

Although I wouldn’t say I am the Pistons #1 fan, it’s hard to think of what I would do without them.

Best,
Natalie

www.need4sheed.com

* Thanks Natalie for the interview

East vs. West

The West look like they wanted it more, The East, well they just wanted to have fun. Kobe Bryant took home the MVP. He had 31 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 blocks. The 2nd high scorer was Amare Stoudamire with 29 points and 9 rebounds.

East vs. West

Be sure to check out the 2007 All-star game tonight, in Las Vegas, @ 8:00

All-Stars Skills Challenge

Here are the 2007 Challenges and Winners from last last night, All-Stars Skills Challenge:

Playstation Skills Challenge- Dwayne Wade
The Haier Shooting Stars competition- Team Detroit
Bavetta vs. Barkley- Charles Barkley
Slam Dunk Competition- Gerald Green

Rookie Challenge

After losing last year in the 2006 Rookie Challenge,as rookies, they steped it up, now as sophmores,with helped from New York Knicks's David Lee and New Orleans Hornets's, Chris Paul.David Lee hit all 14 of his field-goal attempts for a game-high 30 points as the Sophomore beat the Rookies for the fifth consecutive year, 155-114. Lee, who added 11 rebounds and four assists, took home MVP of the 2007 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam. Chris Paul notched rookie-game records of 17 assists and nine steals to go with 16 points. Rudy Gay and Paul Millsap paced the Rookie squad with 22 points apiece.(NBA.com)

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The team of West celebrities defeated the East squad, 40-21, in Las Vegas on Friday behind an MVP effort from Tony Potts, co-anchor of Access Hollywood. Potts registered 14 points and eight rebounds. In perhaps the game's most stunning development, superstar running back Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints had his night end early after a slight ankle sprain. (NBA.com)

EAST TEAM
David Arquette (“In Case of Emergency”)
Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile)
Nelly (Grammy Award-winning hip hop artist)
Taye Diggs (Rent, Chicago)
Jamie Kennedy (“Jamie Kennedy Experiment”)
Bobby Flay (“Throwdown with Bobby Flay”)
LaDainian Tomlinson (NFL’s San Diego Chargers)
Carrot Top (comedian)
Chris Tucker (comedian)
Katie Smith (WNBA’s Detroit Shock)
Coach: Tim Legler, ESPN analyst
Asst. Coach – James Pickens Jr. (“Grey’s Anatomy”)

WEST TEAM
James Denton ("Desperate Housewives")
Reggie Bush (NFL’s New Orleans Saints)
Donald Faison (“Scrubs”)
Bow Wow (Roll Bounce)
Tony Potts (co-anchor of “Access Hollywood”)
Nick Cannon (Bobby)
Jonathan Silverman (“In Case of Emergency”)
Tamika Catchings (WNBA’s Indiana Fever)
Coach: Greg Anthony, ESPN
Asst. Coach – Wayne Newton (“Grey’s Anatomy”)(NBA.com)

Defeated

The Detroit Pistons lost tonight to the San Antonio Spurs(90-81).

DID YOU KNOW?

Do you know about Rasheed Wallace? How well?

Do you know that he was:

1.) Born on Sept, 17, 1974.
2.)He currently plays powerforward the Detroit Pistons.
3.)His middle name is Abdul.
4.)Was drafted in 95.
5.)Went to the University of Carolina.
6.)Most hated player by the referee(know for his tech).
7.)Was drafted by the Washington Bullets then later traded by the Portland Trailblazers.

ON THIS DAY

On this Day, on February 14, 1989, LA clipper's McMillan recorded four triple-doubles in his career vs. San Antonio.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIP!!!!

Happy 29th birthday to Rip Hamilton, and Valentine Day!!!!

*Happy Valentines to everyone!!!

7 Straight

The Detroi Pistons win their 7th Straight game, against the Clippers last night(92-74).

Did You Know?

Do you know about Antonio Mcdyess? How Well?

Did you know that he was:

1.) Born on September 7, 1974.
2.) Has never won a NBA championship.
3.) Was drafted in 1995, with the 2nd overall pick, then later was traded to the Denver Nuggets before the season began.
4.)Known as the sixth man.
5.) Had three knee surgeries.

On This Day

On this Day, in the 2004-2005 season Allen Iverson hit for a career high and an NBA season high 60 points on February 12th, marking the third time he has surpassed the 50-point barrier this season.(NBA.com, Top Performance 2004-2005).

Pistons vs. Clippers

The Detroit Pistons, will play the LA Clippers tomorrow @ 7:30.

Did You Know?

Do you know about Ronald Dupree? How Well?
Did you know that he was:

1.) Born on January 1981, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
2.) Went undrafted in 2003, after a colege career at Louisiana State University.
3.) His rookie year he sign with the Chicago bulls(2003-2004).
4.) He sign a contract with the Detroit Pistons, after his rookie season, but was infrequently used by Coach Larry Brown.
5.) Traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves prior to the 2005-2006 season for a 2nd round draft pick.

On This Day

On This Day, on February 11, 1973, The Philadephia 76ers lost their 20th NBA game in a row.

It's Just Not Right, Sometimes

Even though the Detroit Pistons won tonight against the Toronto raptors, I'm still not happy about the whole Technical situation that was given to Sheed by Courtney Kirkland(ref). "Talking to Joe (Dumars), we’ll probably petition that one,” Saunders said of the technical on Wallace. “I think there is a double standard because of Rasheed’s reputation. He reacts; other people react, he always seems to get nabbed. When he gets like that, he can become almost unstoppable. It’s not what he did scoring 28 points. I thought it was the job he did defensively on (Chris) Bosh that was even more impressive than what he did offensively.”(six-pack, by Keith Langlois). I hope that all of that ends well to the Pistons favor. Like former Pistons player Mike James says, "I can't do nothing right by being wrong" Even though I think the Technical wasn't right, I still believe it help the Pistons, especially Sheed, lead the team with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist. Follow by teammates Richard Hamilton 21 points, 4 rebounds, Chauncey Billups 14 points, 5 rebounds, Lindsey Hunter 12 points, and 3 rebounds and Chris Webber 8 points, and 7 rebounds. Antonio Mcdyess didn't play as much as he use to because of his ribs, but when he did come out there he did what he was suppose to do. When he was on the bench he wore a bandage wrap around his ribs. We are now 31-18, I hope we can keep this winning streak up before the All-Star break we only have 2 more games before then.

Did You Know?

Do you know about Dale Davis? How Well?
Did you know that he was:

1.) born on March 25, 1969 in Tocooa, Geogia.
2.) Went to Clemson College.
3.) was drafter by the Indian Pacers with the 13th overall pick.
4.) Played for 4 teams now, Portland Trailblazers, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons (spent his first 9 years with the Pacers).
5.) Plays Center and Power Forward for the Detroit Pistons.
6.) Is 6'11 and weighs 252 pounds.
7.) Averaged double-digits in points and rebounds throughout his Pacers career.

On This Day

On This Day, on February 10, 199*, the Portland Trailblazers won by 3 points to the Los Angeles Lakers(97-94). Los Angeles Lakers's Sabonis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter when the Trailblazers cut a 10-point halftime deficit to two entering the final period. Also Portland Trailblazers's Greg Anthony made a 3-pointer with 9:43 to play, that had put Portland ahead to stay, 84-83. Two other players from the Trailblazers were Steve Smith, who scored 7 points, and Rasheed Wallace who added 15 points and 13 rebounds for Portland.

Basketball History

I will start posting some history about the Detroit Pistons or about basketball in general. For the Pistons I will have a segment called DID YOU KNOW?, which will talk about a "Pistons" player and a part of his past. For basketball in general, will be called ON THIS DAY, which is about something that "happen on this day"(meaning this current day, that happen in the past). I will do two of each one(DID YOU KNOW? & ON THIS DAY) every week, starting tomorrow. So you will get one on Saturday and Sunday. Then I will start doing it just on Monday and Wednesday.

Pistons @ Toronto

The Toronto Raptors will play @ Detroit tomorrow @ 7:30. So make sure you get your tickets, or tune in, to watch the game.

Auction

If you love the Detroit Pistons, then you have to support the Detroit Pistons AUCTION. At the auction their will be an Antonio Mcdyess Autographed practice worn shorts, a Tayshaun Prince used laundry bag, a Dale Davis Salvation Army apron, and a WNBA championship wheaties box. If you think thats cool, I know you going to like what I say next. Not only is Antonio Mcdyess item is autographed, but all of the players sign their items. To own your favorite player merchandise then go to:

http://www.nba.com/pistons

Undefeated

The Detroit Pistons did it once again, they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 93-78. Tayshaun Prince led the team with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assist, and 1 steal. Follow by Webber 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assist and 1 block. Both Chris and Rasheed had Double-Doubles in this game. Chauncey also added with 9 assists and 4 steal. After a "sick" dunk by Antonio Mcdyess, he started to have pain(he was grabbing at his back). He had sore ribs, he said he's suffered a bruised rib on his left side in Snday's game in Cleveland. " I kind of got a bruise, he said, "and it wasn' that bad, but it never went away. The pain never went away." When ask about whether or not he will sit out a few game he replied, "Nah, I rather play. I've played through it. It ain't that bad. When it gets bad enough where I can't play, then I will sit. but now it's just a little bit of pain. When i turn it kind of hurts, but then I'm okay."(Title:McDyess nursing sore ribs,Date:February 9, 2007, By: Krista Jahnke).


*The Detroit Pistons has won their last 4 games and is now back on top in the Eastern Conference(30-18).

The Detroit Pistons Did It Again

The Detroit Pistons won against the Boston Celtics last night That's a good thing for Detroit, but not for Boston, last night marked their 15th losing streak. On this unremarkable night not only did Chauncey lead the team with 24 points, but he made history for his 3 pointer ever made, with the Pistons(700). The only two pistons to ever do this was Lindsey Hunter(757) and Joe Dumars(900).Antonio Mcdyess helped lead the team with 18 points, the second higest scorer in the game follow by Richard Hamilton double-doubles and player of the game, Chris Webber.

Super Bowl Sunday

The Detroit Pistons battle against the Cleveland Cavailers yesterday, in the first half of the game, then later they trail away with a 10 point lead. Chauncey Billups lead the team in Double-doubles, adding with Chris Webber 15 points and 6 rebounds. Dice is also just unbelievable.

*The Indianapolis Colts won the SUPERBOWL against the Chicago Bears. I am so happy for Tony Dungy and his team. Especially, because their last year was like the pistons(Best team in the division, but lost all of it at the end). Maybe this year we could have the same ending as the Colts.

Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavailers

The Detroit Pistons play today against the Cleveland Cavailers, in Cleveland @ 2:30

Is Rasheed Wallace Having A Bad Influence On His Teammates?

"Not so McNice? Saunders joked Saturday that maybe Rasheed Wallace was having a bad influence on Antonio McDyess. McDyess picked up two technical fouls Friday and was ejected.Dyess was saying that the refs were mad at 'Sheed and taking it out on him, Saunders said.The two technical fouls that referee Derek Richardson called on McDyess were on the touchy side. McDyess was laughing about it on Saturday."(DetroitNews)

Note: Dale Davis wasn't on the active roster on Friday in the game against Milwaukee Buck, because he didn't come to practice that day,he said he was mad at the fact that Chris Webber was taking away his playing time. Is expected to play today against the Cleveland Cavailers.

Retired

Former Pistons's Mateen Cleave, Jersey had been retired yesterday.

Started Out A Little Rough, But Ended Up Right

The Detroit Pistons played tonight in their home town against the Milwuakee Bucks. The Pistons at first, struggle all the way towards the end of the 2nd quarter, but after halftime they were able to take control of things. Player of the Game was Chauncey Billups: 20 points, 8 Assists, 8-8 free throws, but although Chauncey was player of the game, we wouldn't have won this game if we didn't have Jason Maxiell(did 3 sick dunks in this game), Nazr Mohammed, and Chris Webber come in. Both Antonio Mcdyess and Rasheed Wallace received technical fouls, Mcdyess(2),was ejected.

Bucks vs. Pistons

The Bucks vs. Pistons tonight @ 8:00, stay tuned.

Did You Know?

Do you know, how the Piston's PG Flip Murray got his nickname "Flip"?, well he got it because when he was younger he use to be a gymnist(doing lots of flips).

Flip is Not Going Anywhere

Well I don't know about Flip Murray, but Flip Saunders is not going anywhere. The University of Minnesota is not on Flip Saunders mind. Rumors is(was) that Flip was going to coach for the Minnesota basketball team at the University of Minnesota, but coach Flip Saunders says, " I already have a great job". But he does also say that his dream was to coach for the University of Minnesota. MAYBE ONE DAY FLIP BUT JUST NOT NOW.

All-Star Reserves

Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton are two of the all-star reserves for the 2007 All-Star game. CONGRATULATIONS CHAUNCEY AND RIP!!!!!!!

I just found out that Jason Maxiell will not play in the rookie-sophmore team this year. Awwwwww!!!!!!!

I Thought We Won This Game!!!!

Finally, we are playing like we should. The Detroit Piston beated the New Jersey last night, not only did they set a franchise records for their free throws(27);we played darn good. Antonio Mcdyess: 12 points, Rasheed Wallace had 6 rebounds, 4 assist, 0 points, but that's okay. Everyone did good last night from, Rip, Chauncey, Delfino, Maxiell, Nazr, Lindsey, and Flip Murray. I am so happy right now I hope we continue to play like we are.