Bill Davidson, Dick Vitale, & Adrian Dantley go into HOF together
Some 28 years ago, Pistons owner Bill Davidson fired coach Dick Vitale and would later say that hiring the former University of Detroit coach was one of the worst mistakes he’d ever made.On Monday, both were announced as new members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
The rest of the Class of 2008 includes former Piston Adrian Dantley, along with Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, coach Pat Riley and women’s basketball pioneer Cathy Rush.
Big Herm retires from international ball’n:
BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - Argentina have suffered another setback in their bid to retain their Olympic gold medal as Walter Herrmann has told coach sergio Hernandez that he is retiring from international basketball.
Herrmann helped the South Americans win the title in Athens and also played at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan when the team finished fourth.
His decision comes soon after veteran guard Pepe Sanchez announced his retirement from the national side.
SLAM compares the Memphis Tigers to the ‘04 Pistons:
The ‘04 Pistons were, of course, known as an amazing defensive team that was lucky to score 40 points a game. In fact, they had arguably the most efficient offense in the League: A sturdy, clever, super-clutch point guard who was happy to set guys up but could also drop 30 when needed; a relentless mid-range Reggie Miller clone at the two who seemed incapable of missing from 18 feet; a freakishly long three who killed with athleticism and spot-up….
Flip Saunders on Lindsey Hunter being ready for the post season:
“We’re kind of seeing where we’re at with these other guys right now,” Saunders said. “We know where he’s at. … We’re not talking about a guy who has to come out and play 20 minutes in a game. Right now, this is how (team president) Joe (Dumars) wants to deal with it.”
The Pistons are cost effective:
SI.com ranks the Pistons among the NBA’s most efficient franchises, based on their player payroll and winning percentage. They are expected to spend $1.14 million per win this season, tied with Orlando for third-best in the league.
FORMER PISTONS PRESS CLIPPINGS
- Allan Houston works out with the Suns, but not in a trying to make the team way
- Isiah says he’ll take any job to help the Knicks
- Mateen Cleaves was named D-League player of the month for March
- Vecsey: Doug Collins turns down Bucks GM position
- Larry Brown is pulling for Memphis despite being a former Jayhawk
