2012 CB Draft Central Division Press Conferences

[StartOrien]

Lucky, why should we believe that Ilyasova's production will remain constant?

Also, why is Danny Granger so ordinary now? What happened, and how will you change it?

The internet loves Anthony Tolliver

[wdleehi]

Detroit:  Nene is a very injury prone player.  Do you think you have adequate depth at C to handle a long season injury with Nene?

[jgod213]

Detroit:

Who stands to recieve the biggest CP3-boost on your team & why?

[Who]

Celticsblog 2012 Draft
Detroit Pistons

1. Roster / depth chart / Minutes Breakdown

Head Coach: Mike D'Antoni
PG: Chris Paul (35) / Luke Ridnour (13)
SG: Wes Matthews (30) / Landry Fields (18) / Randy Foye (0)
SF: Danny Granger (33) / Chase Budinger (15)
PF: Ersan Ilyasova (30) / Amir Johnson (15) / Royce White (0)
C: Nene (30) / Jordan Hill (~10) / Kenyon Martin (~10, at PF/C)

I don't think D'Antoni would use the roster like that.

I would expect him to drop one of those backup big men and play Danny Granger at backup PF. Plus, to increase the minutes of Granger, Nene and Ilyasova.

PG: Chris Paul (35mpg), Luke Ridnour (13mpg)
SG: Wes Matthews (32mpg), Landry Fields (16mpg)
SF: Danny Granger (24mpg), Chase Budinger (24mpg)
PF: Ersan Ilyasova (36mpg), Danny Granger (12mpg)
C:  Nene (36mpg), Amir Johnson (12mpg)

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Cleve:

I've asked it like 3 times, and i'm about to make it 4...

Why did you decide ultimately that Carmelo could not be used as a starting power-forward next to Bogut?

Why is starting Melo at the 3 next to Ty Thomas a better option than Melo at the 4 next to Brandon Roy, TMac, or Perry Jones?

First of all, Jason Smith starts at the 4, not Thomas.

Melo starts at 3 simply because he's a three. Only reason he started at 4 because Amte was down. He's not a good rotation defender, and the interior defense will get killed if he starts at 4. He's a matchup nightmare at 3, and while he's quicker than most 4's at the 4 spot, he's giving up size and strenght on the defensive end.

Plus, two 7 footers defending the rim. That's better than a non protector defense of Melo.

[ronaldo943]

Question for Chicago:

Do you think you have the pieces to win it all?

[indeedproceed]

Question for Chicago:

Do you think you have the pieces to win it all?

Yes.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Question for Chicago:

Do you think you have the pieces to win it all?

Yes.

With Haywood and Splitter as the Center?

(congratulations in advanced by the way)

[ronaldo943]

Question for Chicago:

Do you think you have the pieces to win it all?

Yes.

Well that was a short answer. TP.

[StartOrien]

Question for Chicago:

Do you think you have the pieces to win it all?

Yes.

Question for the Bills:

Any concerns about Dwyane Wade's health?

[ronaldo943]

Question for Chicago:

Which teams are the Top 3 in the East? Are you guys one of them?

[indeedproceed]

Question for Chicago:

Do you think you have the pieces to win it all?

Yes.

With Haywood and Splitter as the Center?

(congratulations in advanced by the way)

They'll play some time at center, yes. And yes, I can still win.

[indeedproceed]

Question for Chicago:

Which teams are the Top 3 in the East? Are you guys one of them?

Not really concerned about the other top teams in the East, but yes I'm one of them, and I believe my team to be the best of them.

[ronaldo943]

Question for Chicago:

Which teams are the Top 3 in the East? Are you guys one of them?

Not really concerned about the other top teams in the East, but yes I'm one of them, and I believe my team to be the best of them.

Question for Chicago:

Boston said that there is no way they are losing to Chicago. Do you guys even consider them in the top 3 or do you think of them more as a team that will barely make the playoffs?

[indeedproceed]

Question for Chicago:

Do you think you have the pieces to win it all?

Yes.

Question for the Bills:

Any concerns about Dwyane Wade's health?

Yes. He's never had an 82 game season, and he's getting older.

My plan is to monitor his minutes heavily, and keep him around 30-32 minutes during the regular season, with regular rest between playing bursts allowing his body to recover.