Inside The Cylinder: Detroit Pistons Show

In this week's episode, David and Joey break down the Pistons performance in their first game of the season. Detroit starts the season 1-0, after a 103-100 win against the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss what they like, what they didn't like, and why they're optimistic moving forward.Following the game recap, the guys answer a slew of Pistons hypothetical questions including....How does Detroit reach their best case scenario? What is this team’s ceiling?Which player are you expecting to have a breakout season? Why?Does Stanley Johnson resign with Detroit after next season?They'll take a deep dive into these questions and many more!****Where you can find Inside The CylinderListen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes!Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter at @InsideTheCylndr!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we analyze the Pistons preseason thus far and continue our Eastern Conference preview. Andre's three point shooting and Reggie's injury scare gives us cause for concern. All things considered this team is far too talented to miss the playoffs again.The Pacers got better this offseason but we aren't too high on our remaining Eastern Conference team's moves. The mess in Washington got messier with the addition of Dwight Howard and LeBron sighted greener pastures and left the Cavs with a puzzling roster.All that and more in this week's episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside The Cylinder is back for their third season covering the Detroit Pistons! In this week's episode, David Fernandez and Joey Mack break down part one of their Eastern Conference offseason review. They'll discuss the top and bottom four team's acquisitions and departures, and give their offseason grades.. BUT FIRST David is joined by Stan Remy, NBA Skills Trainer and founder of #RemyWorkouts! Stan has trained some of the NBA's top players including Dwyane Wade, Ben Simmons, Paul George, Victor Oladipo, and Detroit's very own, Andre Drummond and Reggie Bullock. Stan and David discuss the following topics- Stan's basketball background, and how he started as a skills trainer- His long standing relationship with former Piston, Brandon Knight, the first of his NBA clients- Andre Drummond's three point shooting, free-throws, and the other areas of his offensive arsenal- Drummond's mental approach as he enters his 7th NBA Season- Reggie Bullock's game, and his standout season last yearYou can find Stan

In this week's episode, David and Joey take another deep dive into Andre Drummond and his three point shooting. What are the benefits? What are the detractors? Will this thing work? And how does Dwane Casey figure into this whole equation?They'll then discuss the recent training camp signee, Johnny Hamilton. Does he have a shot at making the squad?ALSO, the guys have returned from Atlanta, where they were able to watch The Basketball Tournament live! They'll recap their week in the ATL, and go over what to watch, moving forward to the Semifinal and Championship rounds. They'll also share some up close and personal stories about covering the tournament. Make sure to check out Inside The Cylinder on iTunes and Twitter!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, David & Joey discuss the Andre Drummond social media beef with Celtics Twitter. Do the guys agree with Drummond backing Stanley Johnson? Their thoughts on the current status of Detroit Basketball vs. Celtics hoops continue thereafter. They follow up NBA Twitter beef discussion with wishing Joey Mack and the City of Detroit a big ole' happy birthday. From there, David and Joey take a deep dive in The Basketball Tournament, the two million dollar, winner take all tournament, filled with ex-NBA players, overseas athletes and past NCAA hoopers. David and Joey will be traveling down to Atlanta this week to cover the Super 16 and Quarterfinal games! Make sure to follow along on Twitter @InsideTheCylndr. They'll chat about all eight Super 16 games, specifically targeting the players to watch, breaking down match-ups, and who they think will move onto the Quarterfinal games.You can follow along with TBT here >>> https://www.thetournament.com/2018-tbt-schedule.Listen and subscribe

Basketball is back! We get our first look at several Pistons' newcomers as well as our Summer League vet (one Henry Ellenson). Some have looked better than others but it's still early. We provide our analysis of recent roster moves and how it impacts our rotation. Glen Rice III and Zaza are in, while Buycks, Moreland, and Tolliver are out (insert Jordan cry face meme).Also, we are heading down to Atlanta for The Basketball Tournament and provide a preview of what's to come. Many recognizable former pros and college stars will be playing and we're excited to bring you up-close content.All that and more in this week's episode!****Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes!Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter at @InsideTheCylndr!Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Mack returns from his audio silence to join David back in the land of all things Pistons! We welcome Khyri Thomas and Bruce Brown Jr. to the family and analyze their games and how they fit in. The coaching staff and front office are beginning to take shape with the additions of assistants in each department. The Pistons philosophy is becoming clearer so we take a deeper dive on where we're headed. Front office by committee? Heavy backcourt rotation in case of injuries? We also take a look into our crystal ball and take a look at where LeBron, Kawhi and Paul George land (Dwane Casey breathes a sigh of relief). All that and more in this week's episode!**********Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-cylinder/id1194561560?mt=2 As always, make sure to follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter @InsideTheCylndr! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

In this week's episode, David is joined by Shameek Mohile, Detroit Pistons savant and host of the 2 Gods and a Goose podcast. They'll discuss the Pistons new head coach, Dwane Casey, who was recently let go from his position with the Toronto Raptors, and who will most likely be named 2018 NBA Coach of the Year. The guys chat about the Pistons hiring process, their current front office, and Dwane Casey from a basketball perspective. What does his leadership mean from a locker room perspective? How will he coach this current roster? All that and more off-season chatter follows!Make sure to follow Shameek Mohile on Twitter @ShamShammGod!Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes!Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter at @InsideTheCylndr!Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, David and Joey are joined by The Athletic's James Edwards III, beat writer for the Detroit Pistons. They'll discuss his relationship with Stan Van Gundy, his first year covering the team, and break down the current state of the Detroit Pistons. James shares his insights into the inner workings of the team, and break down a possible strategy, should the Pistons decide a rebuild is in their best interest. They guys will also talk the NBA Playoffs, and answer your Detroit Basketball questions!Make sure to check out James' work at https://theathletic.com/detroit/And check out his tweets @JLEdwardsIIIListen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes!Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter at @InsideTheCylndr!Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan Van Gundy was let go of all duties with the Pistons' and we digest this recent move. We discuss our feelings on the SVG era and our reactions to the news and the ultimate state of the Pistons following his departure.We analyze the coach and gm market and breakdown who we want to see leading this team in the future. Is it time to break it up and start anew? Is our current team promising enough to keep moving forward? All that and more in this week's episode!Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-never-ending-pursuit/id1043312471?mt=2Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.comListen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-cylinder/id1194561560?mt=2As always, make sure to follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter @InsideTheCylndr! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's season finale episode of Inside The Cylinder, David and Joey tie a bow on the Pistons' 2017-18 season. They'll also chat about Andre Drummond, and if he has a chance at nabbing an All-NBA spot. The guys discuss their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, DPOY and Coach of the Year. They apply a similar format for the Pistons team awards. Who is Detroit's 6th man of the year? MVP? Most improved player, and defensive player of the year? Lastly, they'll make their picks for the first round of the playoffs!Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes!Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter at @InsideTheCylndr!Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pistons have strung off five straight wins and three without Blake Griffin (possible concern?). The Pistons are essentially mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, but ITC attempts to redefine the meaning of success for the team this season. Is Luke Kennard the answer as our third pg option next year? We also take a look at Henry Ellenson's future as a Piston. There some Hall of Fame drama in Michigan and Detroit basketball circles recently. Grant Hill is being inducted but did he deserve it over other qualified candidates?All that and more in this week's episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the return of Reggie Jackson the Pistons have put the clamps down on the 9th seed in the East. Playoff odds are dwindling but we analyze what it'll take to make it in and how Reggie affects our chances.The basketball community was saddened by the loss of GR Drive forward Zeke Upshaw. We take a look at his career and pay respect to the Chicago native!Andre has been putting in extra time working on his mid-range shot, is this the future?! Speaking of future, we take a way too early look into who we'd like the Pistons to draft in the second round this year. All that and more in this week's episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, David is joined by Laz Jackson and Jamie Delaney, fellow writers at Detroit Bad Boys. They'll discuss The Past, Present and Future aspects of Detroit Pistons basketball. The guys chat about Reggie Jackson's return, what to expect with Jackson back on the court, and what they'll be looking for from Detroit (on-court) for the rest of the season. They'll indulge in some revisionist history, taking a look at what could have been done to save the season (make the playoffs), once Reggie went down and before the Blake Griffin trade. They'll also take a deep dive into the Chauncey Billups rumors, and possible coach and President of Basketball Operations search going into this summer.Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes!Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter at @InsideTheCylndr!Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the guys will recap David's visit to Chicago. They'll then take a deep dive into the depths that is Piston's hoops. They'll review the previous week in Pistons' news, which eventually takes them to Zach Lowe's 'The end of the Pistons' piece. They'll take a look at his major points in that article, and see where they agree/disagree, and where Detroit might go from here. Joey and David will also go over some things that they'll be looking for, on the floor, as the season continues. Can Reggie Bullock be more than a 12 point per game type of player? Is Henry Ellenson an NBA caliber player? How will the point guard play impact Detroit's moves this off-season?That and more in this week's episode!****Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes!Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter at @InsideTheCylndr!Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode Joey and David discuss whether or not Stan Van Gundy should be fired following this season. They’ll discuss SVG the coach, his draft results, his free agency signings and of course, JOSH SMITH. They’ll also take a look at the implications of the Blake Griffin acquisition, and how SVG has handled team health, basketball line-ups, and analyze the possible GMs and coaches on the market. David will make the case why SVG should be let go, Joey will be his defense attorney. The guys will also discuss Reggie Jackson’s impending return, SVG’s comments on the NCAA, and they’ll take an overall look at the state of Detroit Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the additions of Jameer Nelson and James Ennis the Pistons experienced what we hope are just growing pains. In this week's episode, we break down these trade acquisitions as well as what went wrong during our three-game losing streak.James Ennis has looked good but how does that affect Stanley Johnson? Also, a quick update on Reggie Jackson and our fourth quarter woes and who's to blame. Then we take glimpse into our remaining schedule and our realistic odds of making the playoffs. All that and more in this week's episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Joey and David discuss Blake Griffin's effect on multiple members of the Detroit Pistons. - They'll specifically discuss the dynamic duo of Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. - Is this fearsome front-court just another rendition of the Clippers' Lob City? - Are they the Eastern Conference version of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins?- Or will they build their own identity? - How has Griffin affected Reggie Bullock's play? Is he one of the better 3 & D players in the NBA?- Let's not forget the resurgent Stanley Johnson. What would it take for Inside The Cylinder to move on from     the resurgent third year small forward? They'll also discuss the following players/teams as we near the NBA Trade Deadline- DeAndre Jordan; will he be moved to Cleveland, Milwaukee or Portland?- Where will Tyreke Evans wind up?- Will Avery Bradley be traded AGAIN? What teams could use his services? - Is the Isaiah Thomas Experiment finished in Cleveland?All that and more in this week's epis

Our Detroit Pistons were on an 8 game losing streak but we're turning the page. We traded for 5 time all-star Blake Griffin AND we beat the Cavs with a depleted roster. What just happened?! We digest this new chapter ....Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, David and Joey discuss the continued skid of the Detroit Pistons, as they find themselves currently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, and only one game ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers. They'll also discuss the following Pistons' topics- recent additions of two-way players, Detroit's own Kay Felder and Reggie Hearn- Langston Galloway's lack of minutes- Stan Van Gundy, and what the Pistons will do if this ship goes under- Questioning the medical staff- Fake trades!Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes!Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter at @InsideTheCylndr!Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices