::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: 2013-14 Season Preview

wow surprising attitude by Cole! It doesnt look like the Pistons will draft him

Nice story on Smith! Keep going.

ROFL Detroit Lions?! Geez and I thought you writing about the Pistons was the worse thing you could do

Just a heads up, refs don't blow whistles in the NFL, they throw flags Otherwise, great write up man, Toroman is obviously delusional when he's trying to string Pistons together with championship

Dumars... Do you want to be pushed out man?

He's gone crazy.... or maybe not. He's had some success in the draft recently (Monroe, Knight, Drummond...)

Yeah Dumars is getting unbearable. That being said, perhaps Toroman turns out OK and this is a bit of an eye opener for Bobby.

Where is Toroman projected again?

EDIT: NIce chapter by the way.

Thanks man.

And Toroman is a projected top 5 pick. You can check the draft article a few pages ago! Or the mock lottery at top of this page.

wow surprising attitude by Cole! It doesnt look like the Pistons will draft him

Nice story on Smith! Keep going.

Well, we need a good starting shooting guard.... so if he is on the board, we would look at him. But if Toroman is available...

ROFL Detroit Lions?! Geez and I thought you writing about the Pistons was the worse thing you could do

Just a heads up, refs don't blow whistles in the NFL, they throw flags Otherwise, great write up man, Toroman is obviously delusional when he's trying to string Pistons together with championship

Yeah, that's my bad. I will change it now. How embarrassing!

Yeah, that's my bad. I will change it now. How embarrassing!

You just need to watch some football, and not Detroit football mind you, real football

Oh and I do hope those Vikings touchdowns were rushing ones, cause there ain't no way in hell Christian Ponder can throw three TDs in one game

Yeah, that's my bad. I will change it now. How embarrassing!

You just need to watch some football, and not Detroit football mind you, real football

Oh and I do hope those Vikings touchdowns were rushing ones, cause there ain't no way in hell Christian Ponder can throw three TDs in one game

As I have said already - Michael Smith is a beast.

Throw the ball anywhere and he will catch it.

Yeah, that's my bad. I will change it now. How embarrassing!

You just need to watch some football, and not Detroit football mind you, real football

Oh and I do hope those Vikings touchdowns were rushing ones, cause there ain't no way in hell Christian Ponder can throw three TDs in one game

As I have said already - Michael Smith is a beast.

Throw the ball anywhere and he will catch it.

Ponder plays for the Minnesota Vikings....

Yeah, that's my bad. I will change it now. How embarrassing!

You just need to watch some football, and not Detroit football mind you, real football

Oh and I do hope those Vikings touchdowns were rushing ones, cause there ain't no way in hell Christian Ponder can throw three TDs in one game

As I have said already - Michael Smith is a beast.

Throw the ball anywhere and he will catch it.

Ponder plays for the Minnesota Vikings....

I was referring to your comment about the Lions not playing real football (which you have fair point)

I wouldn't get Ponder and Stafford confused when you had just been talking to me about it on Facebook when I posted here!

EDIT: I must post here that I backed Ray Lewis and the Ravens to win the Super Bowl this year. Valor is still bitter about it. So at least I'm good to choose the right bandwagons. (mmmm.... although easier as you jump on the Ray Lewis train when 4 teams left in contention!! choo chooo!)

EDIT: I must post here that I backed Ray Lewis and the Ravens to win the Super Bowl this year. Valor is still bitter about it. So at least I'm good to choose the right bandwagons. (mmmm.... although easier as you jump on the Ray Lewis train when 4 teams left in contention!! choo chooo!)

Touche, but no I'm not bitter about it, just not happy about how my Bears did't make the party and how Tom Brady couldn't get another ring....

NLSC PLAYERS

It’s your chance to participate in MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART as an NLSC Player!

I have a new rewards and points system for this story. You will be able to spend your points that you earn from tipping contests, competitions, and other methods.

REWARDS AND POINTS SYSTEM

ENTER THE DRAFT

Deadline to declare for upcoming NBA Draft: Conclusion of first round of NBA Playoffs

Declare your intention to join an upcoming draft class: 1
Enter NBA Draft as a projected undrafted prospect: 2
Enter NBA Draft as a projected second round pick: 5
Enter NBA Draft as a projected first round pick: 8

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

To raise your player’s rating by 5 in a skill based attribute: 3
To raise your player’s rating by 5 in a physical based attribute: 5

PLAYER DEMANDS

Complain about the coach: 1
Complain about a teammate: 2
Demand a trade: 3
Demand a trade and provide a shortlist of destinations: 4
Demand a trade and choose your next destination: 5

DECLARING FOR THE DRAFT

WHEN?

You may declare any time before the conclusion of the first round of the Playoffs. You may also withdraw any time before then as well.

I will also allow you to report your intention to declare at any time. This means that I will start writing articles about your player.

HOW?

Post in this thread that you:

- intend to declare, and/or
- will declare

Declaring your intention to join an upcoming Draft class will cost you 1 point.

It will then cost you 2-8 points to enter the draft.

If you withdraw your intention to declare for the Draft, you do not get your 1 point back.

A CHANCE TO EARN POINTS

Every article written by you and PM’ed to me that gets posted will earn points. Give your draftee a backstory and a chance to improve his stock as well.

WHY DECLARE SOONER OR LATER

If you declare sooner, it means your player will make it into the L earlier. However, you may not be as good as a prospect as if you wait and accumulate points. If you declare later, you can have control over whether your player is a first or second round prospect.

Do not be disheartened about being drafted in the second round. The pros are that you can have some choice over your free agency destination/s after just one season! It also makes for a more interesting story.

UPCOMING DRAFT CLASSE

These are the NLSCers who have declared for the upcoming drafts – I will have a limit of six (6) per Draft.

Current 2013 Draft (LOCKED IN)

Dmastawwe
Martti
Dare
Lamrock
mrmoves20

Next: 2014 Draft (CLOSED)

Mark
Valor
Mattan
Mpac
Khanwarrior
Hova

Next: 2015 Draft (OPEN)

Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant

POINTS LEADERBOARD

These points have been calculated as at 5 April 2013:

mpac – 15.5
Martti – 13.5
dare – 13
Valor – 11.5
Mark – 10.5
newc – 10.5
Justine. – 10
Axel. – 7.5
hova – 7.5
mrmoves20 – 7.5
Khanwarrior – 7.5
Mattan – 7
Durant35 – 6.5
Superhueynewton – 4.5
Andrew_wiggins – 4.5
Thierry – 4
Woogie98 – 4
Houndy – 3
Sasaki17 – 3.5
Agent420 – 2
Skith – 2
Phil89 – 2
The X -2
Lamrock – 1.5
Flower Chick – 2
King Mellow – 1
badreligionau – 1
megarover – 1
Kurotsugi – 1
Dmastawwe – 1

WHO GOT MORE POINTS? Well - check out the past challenge and how everyone fared!

PAST CHALLENGE

N/A

NEW CHALLENGE

All correct responses will be given 0.5 points.

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole?
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft?
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole?
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman?
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor?
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round?

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Yes
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? No
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? Yes
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? Yes
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 4

Man you describe me so well.

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Yes
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? No
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? No
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? Yes
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 3

Man you describe me so well.

Glad you liked it!

1. Cole
2. Yes
3. No
4. Yes
5. No
6. 2

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Yes
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? Yes!
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? Yes
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? No
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 2

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Yes
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? Yes?
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? No
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? Yes
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 4

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? No
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? No
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? Yes
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? Yes
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 3

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Yes.
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? No
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? Yes
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? Yes
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 3

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Yes.
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? No
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? Yes
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? No
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 3

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Depends on their situation
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? No
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? Yes
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? No
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 3

heres to hoping the pistons some how draft me as well

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus?
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Yes
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? No
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? Yes
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? No
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 3

NLSCer contest closes in 12 hours

heres to hoping the pistons some how draft me as well

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Conner
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? No
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? HECK NO!
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? Yes
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 3

NEW CHALLENGE

All correct responses will be given 0.5 points.

1. Higher draft pick – Theus or Cole? Theus because of the potential he has.
2. Will the Pistons trade up in the Draft? Yes. I know Dumars is stupid enough to do that to get Toroman.
3. Will the Pistons pick Cole? I was going to say yes, because I know Dumars would do it but he's going for Darko 2.0
4. Will the Pistons pick Toroman? Yes, Dumars IQ is that low.
5. Will the Pistons pick Connor? Yes, and Dumars is going to thank him
6. There are 4 NLSCer prospects. All are projected as late first rounders. How many will be selected in the first round? 3

BREAKING NEWS: Pistons Trade Drummond For Third Pick Bellamy
1 July 2013
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The Detroit Pistons and Portland Trailblazers worked hard towards a deal tonight and finally came to an agreement. In an exciting twist, their agreement was too late into Portland’s time to make a decision with their third overall draft pick. The Blazers selected Gonzaga’s Vince Bellamy with the third pick as requested by the Pistons.

Bellamy is now a Detroit Piston. The Pistons have just traded for his draft rights in exchange for Andre Drummond.

Bellamy made a name for himself at Gonzaga as an athletic defender and creative playmaker who was forced into playing point guard for Gonzaga in his sophomore season. Bellamy thrived when he got the call to do so and averaged 7.6 apg to end that season.

The 21 year old guard led Gonzaga to the Sweet Sixteen stage of the NCAA tourney this year in his junior season and finished the year averaging 11.2 PPG, 6.8 APG, 4.3 RPG, and 1.4 SPG. “I am really excited to be a Detroit Piston,” Bellamy said midway through an awkward interview after he was picked by the Blazers and later handed a Pistons cap, “I don’t know what just happened but I think my Blazers career is over.”

The decision to trade away young big man Andre Drummond was a surprising one. Many league observers believed that Joe Dumars had a lot of faith to develop Drummond into an All-Star after much hype in selecting him last season. Drummond played in just 42 games last season and averaged 1.9 PPG, 1.8 RPG in 7.4 MPG.

The Blazers are more than happy with the move and have a view to start Drummond in the frontcourt in the upcoming season pending a successful training camp. It is understood that the Pistons pounced on the opportunity to ask the Blazers to select Bellamy because the 6’6” player was highly touted by the Orlando Magic who held the fourth overall draft pick. Orlando ended up selecting Ukraine’s Alexi Bilous who is also a point guard.