Why Delfino Will Be Better Off In Toronto
It doesn’t take too much to realize that Carlos Delfino never really fit in with the Pistons. It’s not that the man didn’t have potential- which he did- it just always seemed like he wasn’t right for the team. It was like the Pistons just didn’t need a 6′6″ guard who played the way he did. His type of game was just a little too impatient for Detroit, who always seem like they’re willing to spend those extra seconds to set up a play (flawlessly, of course). But how often did you see highlight dunks from a member of the Pistons? Sure, Tay has his moments now and again, but Tay also has a mid-range jumper, blocking abilities, and a 45-foot wingspan that Carlos simply doesn’t.
Although that’s not to say that Delfino wasn’t a stud on defense- it was always nice to see Tayshaun come out for a bit and watch Carlos smother Kobe on the other end of the floor. He was quite the Argentinan Bruce Bowen, if you think about it. Not only would he sub in to guard the un-guardable, but he would also wait in the corner for a perimeter dish like his San Antonio counterpart.
Sure, we all winced when he made that horrible shooting foul in the last seconds of the Pacers game last season. But as far as I’m concerned, Carlos is still a rookie in the NBA. When you don’t get the playing time to match your potential, you will continue to make rookie mistakes. After all, wasn’t it all worth it just to see that posterization of Emeka Okafor?
While Carlos meshed with his teammates in Detroit (e.g. Sheed, Mo Evans), he never really clicked with Flip or the style of play that Detroit had. I can only see good things in his move to Toronto, a chance to finally strut his stuff. He’ll be a solid backup to Anthony Parker, and replacing him in the starting lineup isn’t out of the question, possibly as early as midway through the season if he plays his cards right. He also said in a press conference that he looks forward to playing the FIBA-style game that Toronto plays all too well these days. I’m sure having Garbajosa, Bargnani, and Calderon in his immediate reach could only provide as a positive.
Best of luck Carlos- see ya on January 15th…
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Detroit doesn’t have a shot at a championship without carlos. =’(
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Carlos Delfino is one of those players i hated and loved watching. i would always let out a little groan when he came onto the court, but loved having him there once he got there. i think of him as a scoring lindsey hunter and he will be missed.
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Although I never really hated Delfino, so to speak, I think you speak for a lot of Pistons fans when you say that. People did love watching his highlight plays, but they never really got attached to the player himself, he just never fit in with the team. I think he really will be better off in Toronto, where he’ll be able to mesh with the FIBA “work ethic” they show off.
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