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Originally Posted by Taco John
This idea that Dumars cleared all that cap space for 2010 was created by the fans and the media. What about Dumars' past dealings made it seem likely that he was going to load up to add a superstar to the team?
The Billups trade and the Gordon and Villenueva signings look a heck of a lot like trading Stackhouse for Rip and signing Chauncey. Dumars sold high on an asset and brought in a younger player who might have been a bad fit with his previous team and another player who's bounced around for a while and has a bit of a chip on his shoulder.
If anything, you can blame Dumars for going to the same playbook one too many times rather than "blowing up" some run at a superstar in 2010.
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I think most of us will be pleased with the work Joe D has done by signing free agents this year, rather than next. Next year's star-studded crop will drive NBA salaries through the roof. Single players will be offered $15 to $20 million per year. The Pistons will have a competitive team with a payroll that allows them the flexibility to sign free agents and make trades.