fear the fro

I thought it would be kind of cool to do the end of season awards (MVP, etc.) for our team. Obviously, it doesn't make sense to do some of them (Rookie, Coach, GM) because there is only one of them on our team. But here are my thoughts on the others..

MVP: Rasheed Wallace. On the one hand, it's very hard to give this award to a guy who only played 22 games as a Piston, especially when he's getting it over Ben. But let's be honest. Before Rasheed came, the Pistons were wildly inconsistent, with one 6 game losing streak and another period losing 7 of 9. A repeat loss in the ECF was the best case scenario and the future was uncertain to say the least. After Rasheed came, that all changed, and he is the reason the Pistons are a serious contender for the NBA championship.

Most Improved Player: Rip Hamilton. You could make a case for Tayshaun or Memo, but I think Rip is the better chase. Not only has he consistently scored when needed all year, he's become a much more complete player and has really improved his decision making.

Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Wallace. Looks like he's going to get robbed of his third straight in the league, but I doubt anyone's going to disagree here.

6th Man: Corliss Williamson. I never thought I would be saying this back in November, but Corliss has really been important to this team as of late. He's converting more shots, committing less stupid fouls and making less turnovers. Mehmet is also a contender, but almost all of his good performances came when he started instead of coming off the bench.

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Austin Kent

I would credit you with a big long indepth post but...dude...you covered them all. LOL. Honestly I feel the same on all of those. I have to give coach of the year to Larry Brown. Rookie to Darko and GM to Joe Dumars to avoid possible confusion

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MLKG

I agree with all of your choices.

jvanbusk

The only one I disagree with is your most improved player. You didn't even mention who I'm thinking of, and that's Chauncey Billups. This guy bought into Larry Brown's system, and became more of a true point guard. While he could have continued taking a ton of shots, he didn't and seemed more content on passing. His control of the offense was much better this year. I'd give that award to Chauncey who was a better point guard, and a better player this year.

DetBNyce

I'll break away from the majority opinion and give the MVP award to Chauncey. Basically for the same reasons Jvan listed him as MIP. I just wouldn't feel right giving it to Sheed after he was only been her for about a 1/4 of the season.

DetBNyce

Bust Player: Bob Sura

Most Missed Player: Chucky Atkins, not in terms of production. But I was a fan of the guy.

Clutch Player: Billups

Best Cheerleader: Darvin Ham

Dunk of the Year: Darvin Ham's reverse dunk against Boston (this could go to plaenty of other players).

Hustle Award: Lindsey Hunter

fear the fro

I think Chauncey made more improvement last year than he did this year, although he is definetly player better. I think Rip though has been just as clutch as Chauncey this year. There haven't been any dramatic buzzer beating three point shots to win the game from anyone, but I think Rip can always be counted on to make that mid-range jumper at crucial points in the game and did it countless times this season.

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PistonFAN81

MVP-chauncey, I think that he has really grown up since last year, he basically can run our entire off under L.Brown now

6man-Memo, i think that before his injury he was playin the best basketball he has played

DPY-Ben, was there any doubts

Clutch-Billups

Most improved-Ben Wallace

I wish that there was an award to give rasheed he has completly turned our team around I love him without him we wouldn't be anything that we are now

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