Detroit vs. Everybody
I just wanted to rant real quick. I am so sick of the whole narrative that Detroit ain’t shit without Cade. We are 13-5 without Cade on the floor and time and time again this team has proven that they can step up when their floor general isn’t on the court. So all this bullhit about if Cade isn’t on his a-game they are cooked is a load of bullshit. Not to mention everyone talk about how Detroit has a lack of depth and they can’t compete with deeper team like Celtics. Name another team that has 3 big men that get consistent and meaningful minutes along with a 4th that can hold his own against anybody if he is called on. And on top of that we have 7 wing/guard players who get consistent and meaningful minutes who all impact the game in their own way whether it be defense or offense or both. This last 10/11 game stretch without Cade was a blessing in disguise for this team. Because of Cade’s absence, Ron has upped is ability and confidence with his jump shot, Huerter is finally gelling with this team and has become a big contributor, Duren has proven once again that he is the second star on this team, Jenkins has finally shown why he deserves the deal he was given, Duncan is really starting to look like the knock down shooter we were hoping for, and Detroit’s already lockdown defense has improved even more. Detroit was the darling of the nba all year but now that the playoffs have started we aren’t even a consideration. I’m not sure if everyone forgot that we are 7-2 against the other top 4 teams in the east but I cannot wait for this Detroit team to shut these haters up. I may be a fan with anger issues that comments negative stuff on game threads but I have been and always be a ride or die fan for this team and I can’t stand the disrespect we are getting.