Slow go for us waiting for SOMETHING to go on with our Pistons. So, here’s a little clip of Charles Barkley and Bad Boy Rick Mahorn ribbing teammate Manute Bol. (via: Basketbawful)
Oh, and while we’re on the subject of the 76ers (in a round about way) check out the Theo Ratliff Q&A session PN did with our pisan Rickey from Sixers4Guidos
In other Piston’s news:
Rumors have Theo Ratliff on the verge of signing with the Philadelphia 76ers to replace injured center Jason Smith, and if there’s a big man in the league who has more to prove than Kwame Brown it’s Ratliff. (via Hoopsworld)
For me Theo played to mixed reviews last year. I would say he earned his money but I somehow thought he had more in the tank. Or maybe he wasn’t utilized right by Flipper? But kay sera sera, we’ve got Kwame Brown now!?
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Thought this news would come earlier in the day, but I’m glad he’s inked.
Detroit News: AUBURN HILLS — As expected, veteran center Theo Ratliff cleared waivers at 2 p.m. and has signed a prorated $1.3 million contract to finish the season with the Pistons.
The only thing pending were the results of his physical, which he took at 3:30 p.m.
Ratliff will travel with the team to Boston, but won’t dress. He won’t be activated until Friday night when the Pistons play at New York. Most likely, he would replace Walter Herrmann on the active roster.
Depending on his health, the Pistons will consider bringing Ratliff back as their fifth big man next season.
Ratliff, 34, was drafted by the Pistons in 1995. He has only played 12 games the last two years because of knee and back injuries. By all accounts, he is healthy again. He played in nine games last month for the Timberwolves, averaging 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds.
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:
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)
