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As many know the Pistons are no young team. All of their starters, other than Tayshaun Prince, are over 30 years old. The team's average age is 28. They have been in title contention since the last 5-6 years (yet have only won 1 title!

), but this very well may be their last year to win another one for awhile. Then we will go into the infamous "rebuilding stage" for a few years. But after those rebuilding years, will the team be back in title contention again? Can they win another (maybe more than one) championship? Their young talent points towards another title in Detroit's future (other than this year of course

).

This year's rookies, Aaron Afflalo and Rodney Stuckey, have been huge off the bench for us. They have also filled in as starters when one of the original starters where out for a game or two. Both have looked great, and can only get better as they gain experience. Jason Maxiell is starting to be the new "Beast of the East" in Detroit. He could very well have been a starter this year, and may be in the near future. Amir Johnson has raw potential, but oh what great potential it is. He is only 20 years old, and will get stronger and smarter with age. He could be something special. Another raw player is Cheikh Samb, the amazing shot blocker from Dakar, Senegal. If he can add some size, he could be a good center in the future. Then we will have our team leader, Tayshaun Prince. He will be an experience veteran and have what it takes to step up and be the captain and heart of the team. This may be the Pistons lineups in 3-5 years:

PG- Rodney Stuckey
SG- Aaron Afflalo
SF- Tashaun Prince
PF- Jason Maxiell
C- Cheikh Samb

6th man- Amir Johnson

Now it may just be the homer in me, but that could be a very dangerous starting 5 and 6th man. Great scoring back court, and great defending front court. Some dangerous weapons all around. If these guys live up to their potential and turn out to the players all of us Detroit fans hope and pray they will be, the Pistons could be back on top and winning championships again.

Pistons future: Better than ever?

IMO, Joe Dumars did a great job drafting and picking up veterans for the team. What will be a problem is that the interior and strength of the team for big men is aging. The new or young guys are not proven so there is a big question mark during this transition. I'd say if the Pistons do not win this year, you're looking at a number of 2nd and 3rd place finishes until this new core group gels.

The Big B Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 29, 2007	Posted on: April 14, 2008 1:38 pm Score: 95 Pistons future: Better than ever? I know what us Pistons fans think, but what about the rest of you guys? [ Reply to Comment ]
DJTANKELITE Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Jun 25, 2007	Posted on: April 14, 2008 1:42 pm Score: 94 Pistons future: Better than ever? Nice work but I have to chime in on one thing... They are NOT going to go through a "re-build" because they are already set up for the future. [ Reply to Comment ]
cmsball20 Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Mar 16, 2008	Posted on: April 14, 2008 1:49 pm Score: 50 Pistons future: Better than ever? IMO, Joe Dumars did a great job drafting and picking up veterans for the team. What will be a problem is that the interior and strength of the team for big men is aging. The new or young guys are not proven so there is a big question mark during this transition. I'd say if the Pistons do not win this year, you're looking at a number of 2nd and 3rd place finishes until this new core group gels. [ Reply to Comment ]
The Big B Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 29, 2007	Posted on: April 14, 2008 1:50 pm Score: 94 Pistons future: Better than ever? They are NOT going to go through a "re-build" because they are already set up for the future. Yeah, I know what you mean DJ. That's why I put the " " around rebuilding stage. [ Reply to Comment ]
Viktor Crapper Reputation: 0 Level: Amateur Since: Sep 22, 2007	Pos