Ok here’s another I’ve come across. It’s a pretty sick mix of Theo’s first Piston stint. Watching this one makes me think of some of those Antonio McDyess Denver Nuggets’ mixes.
Two things:
Hope it’s nothing too serious. Will post updates when they become available.
Pistons guard Chauncey Billups had to fly back to the Detroit area Thursday for a personal matter according to team.
Billups is questionable for Saturday night’s game in Los Angeles against the Clippers.There is no word on whether he intends to fly back today, tomorrow or at all.If Billups misses the game, Rodney Stuckey would probably start at point guard for the Pistons. (Detroit Free Press)
This week’s feature is a game saving block by new Piston Theo “The Rattler” Ratliff. This block comes on Jermaine O’Neal while Theo was a member of the Atlanta Hawks, one of the 5 teams Ratliff has been with since being traded from the Pistons back in 1997-98.
This is one of the few flattering YT’s I found for Theo. Being he’s a shot blocker he’s got a bevy of YT’s where he’s “posterized”. You can’t block ‘em all I guess.
I always liked Theo. Hopefully he’s got some game left for the post season and I hope the Palace still has the rattle snake drop! Also, the Clippers, after buying out Sam Cassell, are going to pick up Flip Murray.
LOS ANGELES — It looks like the Pistons will indeed fill their 15th roster spot with a familiar face.
Only it won’t be Dale Davis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves placed veteran center Theo Ratliff on waivers Thursday night after agreeing to a buyout settlement on the remainder of his $11.6 million contract.
If Ratliff clears waivers in the next 48 hours — which is almost a given with his salary — he will sign with the Pistons for the prorated veteran’s minimum ($1.3 million).
Ratliff, 34, was drafted by the Pistons in 1995. He only has played 12 games the last two years, but according to all reports, he is healthy again. After missing most of the season with a bulging disc in his back, Ratliff has played in the previous 10 games with the Timberwolves, averaging 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds. (Detroit News)
