What happened?

[mike detroit]

Well then Detroit is done, period.

in fairness, this is the first really dissapointing season they've had in 4 years. If it's all the same to you, I think I'll wait to see how they respond to it before turning in my season tickets.

[JamStone]

They said Detroit was done even after the year they won the le in 2004.

They said they were done after last year.

They might not be as good as the last couple years. But, they are not going to just go away. They'll still be a contender in the East. And, if things go their way, they could find themselves in the NBA Finals again with a chance to win it again.

Nothing is guaranteed. But, I wouldn't say the Pistons are done just yet.

[mabber]

Get a grip, himat.

The Pistons played poorly, and the Heat were the better team. It's not always about destiny or being on a mission to prove everyone wrong. Sometimes, things just don't work out.

The Heat played better. And, when your team gets beat, suck it up and roll with it.

You can cry about conspiracies or officiating or bad coaching all you want. It won't change the outcome. Pistons were just not good enough this year.

I'm glad you post on this board, cuz I always seem to agree with most everything you say.

[Odogg]

Well, I understand how Piston's homers would like to believe that this team is not done and will be back next year clicking on all cylinders under the mighty "Flip" Saunders, but without Larry Brown, you guys are not championship level anymore. Without the coach that will sit in a huddle of a timeout during a pressure packed NBA finals game and say "I just want you to know, I Love you guys!" and bark at Chauncy for running and gunning 3's or sub one of the "All Stars" because of a missed Defensive assignment or get in Sheed's face for acting like an A-hole, you guys are not the same. Ben Wallace even said so. This year more than any year has to show that you need a STRONG coach that will motivate, teach and discipline their team and knows how to push each player's buttons. Flip looks like he is happy to be drawing a check. And I doubt he has ever even looked Rasheed wallace in his eyes during a timeout. Give me a break, Flip Saunders is going to take the Pistons to the promised land, yeah right!

[mike detroit]

Well, I understand how Piston's homers would like to believe that this team is not done and will be back next year clicking on all cylinders under the mighty "Flip" Saunders, but without Larry Brown, you guys are not championship level anymore. Without the coach that will sit in a huddle of a timeout during a pressure packed NBA finals game and say "I just want you to know, I Love you guys!" and bark at Chauncy for running and gunning 3's or sub one of the "All Stars" because of a missed Defensive assignment or get in Sheed's face for acting like an A-hole, you guys are not the same. Ben Wallace even said so. This year more than any year has to show that you need a STRONG coach that will motivate, teach and discipline their team and knows how to push each player's buttons. Flip looks like he is happy to be drawing a check. And I doubt he has ever even looked Rasheed wallace in his eyes during a timeout. Give me a break, Flip Saunders is going to take the Pistons to the promised land, yeah right!

I'm not sure who you think you're arguing with, but I'm not seeing anyone actually saying the things you're refuting.

[1Parker1]

^ Agreed. I don't think there's anyone on the forum who thinks that Flip is a good coach/fit for the Pistons.

[JET_31]

They said Detroit was done even after the year they won the le in 2004.

They said they were done after last year.

They might not be as good as the last couple years. But, they are not going to just go away. They'll still be a contender in the East. And, if things go their way, they could find themselves in the NBA Finals again with a chance to win it again.

Nothing is guaranteed. But, I wouldn't say the Pistons are done just yet.

By no means are they done, even if they had a disappointment they were still only a series away from the finals. I'd say the pistons will be a dominant team for the next 5 years.

[pussyface]

flip might not be much of a coach, but he doesnt shoot jumpshots