Dumars lures Gordon to Detroit
July 2, 2009 by James Edwards
Filed under Detroit Pistons, NBA Basketball, NBA Playoffs
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Joe D has done it again. This time he has lured high scoring combo guard Ben Gordon to the Detroit Pistons for a reportedly 55 million buckaroos and 5 years. A hefty price, but well worth it.
So what does Gordon bring to the Pistons? Ben Gordon brings the ability to shoot and score from range in a playoff situation. If you watch enough NBA ballgames, you will notice that some players can accumulate stats in the regular season and not do it in the playoffs. It is actually a rare ability to score when well guarded. Rip Hamilton can do it on the Pistons and now Ben Gordon will also bring that ability to the Pistons.
Gordon, 26, has been nailing three-pointers and creating his own shot since he came into the league as the third pick of the 2004 draft.
He is scorer who is a great shooter and adept at running the pick-and-roll. He stands 6-feet-3 and carries a career scoring average of 18.5 points. His compact body allows him to get into the paint and finish through contact. The only real knock is that he’s too short for shooting guard since he lacks the playmaking skills to play the point. That leads to defensive mismatches when paired against taller and more athletic players such as Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade.
Gordon has been on the Pistons’ radar for quite some time. and he upped his value when he averaged 24.3 points during a classic seven-game series against the Boston Celtics in this year’s playoffs.
Will Ben Gordon co-exist with Rip Hamilton? Many think so.
With the trade of Chauncey Billups to the Nuggets, the Pistons needed a long distance scoring threat at guard and now they have one. Rip can only shoot threes from a set shot position. Nothing wrong with that, but you do not get a lot of those opportunities in the playoffs.
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Detroit needs more than a three point shooter,but Ben Gordon isn’t it. Just because he played great agains the Celtics in an incredible playoff series doesn’t make him consistent enough.
But what Gordon can do is get his normal shot off in the playoffs. Few nba players can do this.
Still, is Gordons shot consistent enough to get them to the big show? With big moves made by Orlando,Boston,and Cleveland Dumars needs to do a little more than Gordon to compete. Especially after getting rid of Wallace.
you are right and they won’t compete with those teams. Joe is setting the table for the future with young talent. Some will survive and some will be trade bait.