What is going to be the next chapter in Darko Milicic's career. Of what I am hearing is that Jason Maxiell and Amir Johnson are both outplaying him in the summer league, while he came to Vegas uninspired and unmotivated. This kid has been on one hell of a ride with the Pistons, the least he can do is show some respect, try hard, and be happy they drafted his unproven behind. In my opinion get rid of him. It may even be to late to get anything of value in return, but anything is better than what he has shown to the public the past two years. P.S. Here's to Maxiell being apart of the all rookie team, Amir Johnson then next K.G.??? and Alex Acker being the real steal of the draft(not Salim)
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Wow....All because of what you heard?Originally posted by shamalaka
And give Darko a break for christ sakes. How in the hell can he be in the "Final Stages" when he hasn't really hit the first? -
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I've been one of the biggest proponents of people getting off of Darko's back but as of now, I'm going to agree that the Darko experiment should come to it's end in Detroit. This kid needs tons of playing time. That playing time won't come next year, the year after, or the year after that -- regardless of the coach. Maxielle is supposedly dominating Darko in practice. Johnson is an 18 year old out of high school who was drafted late in the 2nd round who has completely out-played Darko the last two games. The guys who've been watching these summer league games have said that Darko is invisible except when he's getting schooled on defense. He's been getting schooled by guys younger than him who were drafted in the 2nd round -- taking away one of the last lines of defense in favor of this kid.
If how you do in games means anything, then Darko should be the sixth big man on the depth chart going into the pre-season. With no playing time in sight, it's time for Dumars to move on from the most disasterous draft pick in Pistons history.Last edited by OneBadMutha; 07-14-2005, 10:17 PM.Comment
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Hate to say it, but I'm about on the same boat as you guys now regarding Darko Milicic.
With Jason Maxiell and Amir Johnson taking Darko to task so far, you really have to wonder if Darko will ever pan out for the Pistons if not now. Like shamalaka and OBM touched on, playing time will be nonexistant for Darko during the regular season if he doesn't prove his worth throughout this offseason. I'm not as positive about him turning out to be a productive player as I was around this time last year. I still don't rule out some kind of hope for Darko succeeding here as a Piston, but the little confidence I have in him now is getting even slimmer by the day.
Man, I thought it would be a long while before a resulting Pistons 1st round pick turned out as bad as Korleone Young had. But just a few years later this one may take the cake.
KruzaLast edited by Kruza; 07-15-2005, 11:41 AM.Comment
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Darko just hasnt had the time to play on the NBA courts. He needs to get some playing time because I would be hella pissed if i didnt play.Comment
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Maybe his only problem is playing time. The problem is that he'll never get it in Detroit. When will that playing time ever come with Sheed, Ben, Dice, and probably Maxielle all ahead of him? In two years Darko will be gone without ever having played meaningful minutes in Detroit. Johnson is a good project for the future and does show a lot of upside. It's time for Detroit to try to see if they can get something for him. Dumars wasn't the only one gaga over his natural skills and somebody else will think they can help him reach that potential.Originally posted by nofearsp2007Comment
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Well, they did make the minor leagues of basketball...I think that's designed for players in their 1rst or 2nd year...so I'm not sure if that would be possible...but if he doesn't earn 15 minutes next year...that's where he should be.Originally posted by OneBadMuthaComment
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Darko said he'd go back to Europe before playing in the minor leagues because he considers the minor leagues an insult towards NBA players.Originally posted by keRplunKComment
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be prepared for another Darko this year Bogut is the same style of player.Comment
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not true. Bogut is going to have playing time, darko didn'tOriginally posted by amra01Comment
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Not to stray too far away from the topic with this reply, but I think Andrew Bogut will be a quality player in the NBA and not end up as a bust. Maybe not a A-list superstar player, but I think he'll make a long, productive career in the pros. Unlike Darko, Bogut has already established himself at what he's capable of doing in the college level, and does prove that he possesses some skills that should translate well into the NBA. Meanwhile, Darko was a relatively unproven commodity at the time he was drafted.
Also, you have to consider the situation Bogut is going in will help his fortune to succeed in the NBA tremendously, too. Remember... Bogut is going to a lottery team and is pretty much guaranteed to be a starter right from the start of the season. So playing time is not and will not be an issue for him. Darko, on the other hand, never had that luxury since he came to a team that was already deep at the positions he plays.
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Well Darko had a better summer league game last night going for 14 and 7 but even I am disappointed. I still believe but its fading. Amir Johnson has shown great flashes. Maxiel will be tough this year, probably passing Darko in the rotation. I just dont get where the intensity is. I heard about this nasty streak but havent seen it yet. He should be killing in this league, but isn't
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Stupid comment. They aren't similar at all.Originally posted by amra01
Bogut has a great feel for the game and he's been in college and is ready to make an impact.
Darko is a raw young kid from Europe who is all talent.
They couldn't be more different.Comment
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I dont know about Maxiell. I know the guy looks good in summer league, but he's playing his minutes at the PF position from what I saw on NBA TV. His offensive game is 12 feet and in. Defensively, he can probably guard SFs, but he's definately better around the basket than outside.
I think he'll get minutes at PF, but with Rasheed, Big Ben and McDyess getting the majority of the minutes and likely Darko and Cambell getting some (assuming LB is gone), I dont know how effective Maxiell will be next year.Comment
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Elden Campbell is going to retire.
I agree that Jason Maxiell's game is mostly 12 feet in, but he can knock down that midrange 16-footer if given the chance. He just prefers to go hard at the basket more often than taking that shot, which speaks a lot about his aggressiveness and work ethic. He's not the type of player that settles on taking outside shots.
As far as Maxiell's rookie season goes, I expect him to be coming off the bench and provide mostly hustle plays. Defend hard, rebound, and control the paint. Offensively I don't expect him to contribute much aside from free throws, offensive rebound putbacks and finish plays after catching dumpoff passes from teammates driving into the lane.
As for Darko, he has to prove his worth by beating out Maxiell for that last spot in the 4-man PF/C playing rotation by the time regular season starts. But if this doesn't happen (which is now very likely seeing what's going on so far this offseason), then Maxiell will be the one who's in the rotation instead of Darko, and Darko will be sitting again. And what's also becoming puzzling to me is that Amir Johson has been showing off some things which could give him the nod over Darko as well in the near future if Darko doesn't get it together.
The time is now or never for Darko.
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