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The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

the staff of Detroit Bad Boys

Welcome to The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast, brought to you by the staff of Detroit Bad Boys. Your hosts Wes Davenport and Blake Silverman break down the latest news and analyze the biggest players leading the Pistons" restoration.

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01:24:39

The Perfect Pistons Rotation I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/09/27

Now that Pistons basketball is finally and legitimately around the corner, Wes and Blake break down exactly what their ideal 48 minute rotation would be for this roster. Complete with substitution patterns, total minutes for each player, prioritized 4 and 5 man pairings, important staggers and closing and fourth quarter lineup philosophies. The guys also break down ESPN’s recent future power rankings (and the hilarity of accuracy to the tenth decimal point), what jersey number would represent

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01:19:08

Bickerstaff’s Scheme w/Jack Kelly I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/09/20

With training camp right around the corner, Jack Kelly joins the show to break down what he’s looking for out of the Pistons in the preseason in order to generate some excitement. The guys also discuss Malik Beasley and if he may have more scoring potential than many think. They take the time to break down all the trends from previous JB Bickerstaff teams and what that may mean for the Pistons this year. And each let slip some fun stories from the past, ranging from the recently retired Woj, Jack’s

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01:17:26

Jaden Ivey & Jalen Duren Preview I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/09/13

It’s a meaty episode this week as Wes and Blake break down exactly what we need to see from Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, and ask the most important question for each player heading into the year. The guys also discuss the Pistons lack of size, whether or not Ausar can or should start at the shooting guard position and if Jaden Ivey will be on the roster for the final game of this upcoming season. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode. You can watch the entire episode on

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01:01:49

How Close is Ausar to his Ceiling? I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/08/23

Who had the better summer league performance: Ron Holland or Ausar Thompson. Holland showcased the talent he displayed with the Ignite and Ausar was the Swiss Army man. Let us know in the comments! The guys also revisit an early player comparison for Ausar Thompson, break down what this team’s identity may be and why it will be fun to watch it develop, and give a Cade Cunningham stat prediction for this year.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode. We’ve got you covered

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00:55:09

Reacting to the Schedule I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/08/16

The Pistons now know who they will play, when and in what cadence. Naturally, Blake and Wes are here to guide you through the twists and turns of the season to come. They discuss what we can actually take away from the schedule release, who the leading scorers on this team (not named Cade Cunningham) will be and why Paul Reed actually makes some sense on this roster. Blake also dips his toe into next year’s NBA draft class, breaking down some early names to watch in the sophomore ranks.We’ve got

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01:08:24

Which Young Piston can be an All-Star Next to Cade? |...

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/08/01

The Olympics are underway, so Wes and Blake discuss Team USA's first couple of games before diving into the Pistons. The Pistons announced a new assistant coach and finalized their front office, so the guys talk through what we can glean from all the moves. Also, Wes and Blake chat through which Piston is most likely to become an All-Star other than Cade Cunningham. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our

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01:16:43

Which of the Young Pieces are Here to Stay? | The...

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/07/26

Now into the dog days of summer, Wes and Blake look ahead to next season and beyond. Will Jaden Ivey or Jalen Duren get extended next summer? What do we need to see from both players for that to happen? The guys also talk about what Ron Holland's rookie season may look like and whether he'll spend any time in the G League. With a mix of young talent and proven veterans on the roster, Wes and Blake chat through how the starting lineup and rotation could shake out. Also, a little baseball

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01:21:17

First Impressions of Ron Holland and Bobi Klintman

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/07/19

Wes and Blake react to the first few Pistons games of NBA Summer League. Recent draft picks Ron Holland and Bobi Klintman both have multiple exhibitions under their belt, so what will their roles look like this season? They also discuss Marcus Sasser's Summer League performance and how he may or may not fit into the Pistons' rotation. Wes and Blake discuss what the Pistons need to see from Jalen Duren and how the center spot may look over the year.

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01:19:39

How J.B. Bickerstaff Manages his New Roster | The...

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/07/12

Wes and Blake discuss the slew of Pistons news and how new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff will fit all the new and existing pieces into his rotations. Cade Cunningham signed his rookie maximum extension and now has more teammates who complement his playing style. The Pistons prioritized floor spacing with the additions of Malik Beasley, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tobias Harris, then they added a defense-first big in Paul Reed. So, what will all the offseason moves eventually look like on the court? With NBA

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01:18:05

Reacting to Bickerstaff & Tobias Harris I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/07/05

Since the draft live show only covered night one, the guys never got the chance to discuss Bobi Klintman and the trade up in the second round. Blake gives the scout on Klintman while also offering more detailed thoughts on Ron Holland as the draft has settled into the rear view. Wes and Blake break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade, the signing of Tobias Harris and what their roles will be this upcoming season in Detroit. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can

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01:35:32

LIVE Reaction to Ron Holland I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/06/27

The guys brought in the crew from Detroit Bad Boys to record LIVE during the entire first round of the NBA Draft. This episode is a recording of all the Pistons-centric conversations that Sean, Brady, Justin, Kyle, Blake and Wes had over the course of the evening.You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Wes Davenport on

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00:01:56

NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT I The Pindown

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2024/06/22

Tune in Wednesday, June 26th at 8PM ET for a special edition of the Pindown covering the entire 1st round of the NBA draft LIVE! The episode will be streamed on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter (X). Every second of Pistons centric discussion will be released as the next episode of The Pindown on this podcast feed.Sean Corp, Brady Fredericksen, Kyle Metz and Justin Lambregtse will join Wes and Blake to break down every

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01:31:35

Monty Williams & a Draft Preview w/Lance Caporossi I...

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/06/21

With Trajan Langdon asking Monty Williams to hand over his whistle and clipboard, Lance Caporossi joins the Pindown to break down all the coaching options and what the firing of Monty Williams means for this rebuild. The guys also discuss if the Pistons should simply do the opposite of what they’ve previously done, debated Matas Buzelis and Cody Williams, and explored what the failure of Cade Cunningham and Bojan Bogdanovic means for the future of the Pistons roster with Cade. We’ve got you covered

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01:25:12

What to Make of the Fred Vinson Hire w/Jack Kelly I...

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/06/14

Shooting guru Fred Vinson is joining the coaching staff in Detroit, but we still don’t know for certain who will sit in the head chair. Jack Kelly joins the show to break down what that hire may or may not indicate for the future of Monty Williams in Detroit. They also discuss which high upside wing is a better fit for the Pistons in this draft, Ron Holland or Cody Williams, and whether or not to be concerned about Tidjane Salaun’s vertical jump numbers. They all reminisce on former draft prospects

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01:23:35

The Highest Upside Player at 5 I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/06/07

Trajan Langdon has relieved Troy Weaver of his duties as GM of the Detroit Pistons. And while we’re sure there will be more news before we record again next week, Blake and Wes consider what it would take to truly assess Monty Williams as a coach if he would be around next season. They also break down which prospect has the highest upside at #5, if the Pistons should take an upside swing in the draft, and what they should do with the big man rotation.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in

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01:13:27

Instant Reaction to Trajan Langdon’s Hire I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/05/24

The Pindown comes to you with breaking news! Trajan Langdon is the new Head of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons, with Woj breaking to story minutes before the guys recorded. Wes and Blake break down Langdon’s history as an executive, reveal his amazing nickname from his days at Duke, and provide way-too-early speculation on what recent draft history in New Orleans may suggest about the Pistons draft this season. They also discuss why they both are low Cody Williams in this draft, what

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01:19:07

Déjà Vu with Bryce Simon I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/05/17

So that happened. It’s déjà vu across Detroit as the Pistons fell to the fifth pick in the NBA Draft yet again. But rather than being Neo in the Matrix, when the guys saw the black cat walk by twice, they decided to dive right into draft prospects! And there are plenty to be excited about, even at the fifth selection. Bryce Simon from the Pistons Pulse joins the show to provide incredibly deep insight to all the names you need to know before June 26. Discussing Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland, Zacchaire

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01:13:38

Pre-Draft Lottery Extravaganza I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/05/10

Want to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.The NBA Draft Lottery is Sunday, so the guys thought this would be the perfect episode to discuss all the prospects who aren’t being talked about for the Pistons but should be. They break down Nikola Topic, Ron Holland and other as they venture down the draft

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01:26:48

Assessing the Pistons Young Talent I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/05/03

The Pindown has a phone number! If you want to hear your voice on the podcast, call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail. The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds. We can’t wait to hear from you all soon!Last week we covered big board slots one through five, this week, the guys hit on six through 10, breaking down Matas Buzelis and Nikola Topic. They also discuss what archetypes

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01:15:56

Why is the Head of Basketball Operations Search...

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/04/26

It’s been a week since we’ve last heard word on the Pistons search for a new Head of Basketball Operations, fans want answers, Blake and Wes have... guesses. The guys discuss what may be taking so long and what that new HoBO might do with Monty Williams. They also break down the top 5 of the draft, analyzing those prospects and their fits in Detroit. And while looking forward to the offseason, they analyze star trade targets like Trae Young, Brandon Ingram, and Mikal Bridges, discuss the free agent

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