Inside The Cylinder: Detroit Pistons Show

In this week's episode, David and Joey take a deep dive into the following Detroit Pistons topics! * Orlando Summer League- We check in on the rookie, Luke Kennard. Also, Henry Ellenson be ballin'! * Welcome to Detroit, Langston Galloway! David and Joe will take a deeper dive into Galloway's game, and what his contract means for Detroit Basketball. * Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's restricted free agency; to offer the max or to not offer the max? THAT is the question. * Also, just what have Joey and David been imbibing recently? STRAP IN FOR THIS ONE! 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

In this weeks episode we take a look into recent NBA news and also do an in-depth analysis of the newest Piston Luke Kennard. The NBA premiered the NBA Awards Show for the first year to winners of the top awards. David gives us his thoughts as a viewer and then we also discuss All-NBA Defense and All-Rookie team. Isaiah Thomas with an All-Defense vote? Avery Bradley left of the list? Twitter isn’t happy. We also offer our takeaways from the Big 3 Tournament run by Ice Cube. A lot of injuries, not a lot of Allen Iverson razzle-dazzle. Most importantly, we take a deeper look into the talents of Luke Kennard and what his future beholds. Who he reminds us of and his overall versatility! All that and more in this week’s episode!   Listen to the Almighhty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-never-ending-pursuit/id1043312471?mt=2 Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.co

In this week's episode we are joined by Shameek Mohile (Pistons Powered), Laz Jackson, and Ben Quagliata (both Detroit Bad Boys), to discuss the draft and recent NBA news! We break down the Jimmy Butler trade, Paul George's future, the Boston Celtics, and how these events impact the Pistons playoff chances. We also welcome the newest member of the Pistons, Luke Kennard, and analyze his role on our current squad. We also breathe a collective sigh of relief that Andre Drummond wasn't traded for pennies. All that and more in this week's episode!   Listen to the Almighhty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-never-ending-pursuit/id1043312471?mt=2 Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes- https://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/adc

This week’s episode of Inside The Cylinder features fellow Almighty Baller Network compatriot, The SuperFlight’s, Joe Borelli- NBA Extraordinaire. David and Joe discuss the following NBA Topics. * Recapping the NBA season, playoffs, and finals. * Kevin Durant’s move to the Warriors and what that means for his legacy in totality. * Are the Warriors and Cavaliers a good thing for the NBA? There’s a lot of angles to this discussion point, Joe and Dave do not hold back. * This IS a Detroit Pistons podcast after all- What exactly are the Pistons planning on doing in the upcoming NBA Draft? Will there be a blockbuster trade for a particular Cleveland Cavalier? * Also, let’s talk some Sixers! They’re one of the more exciting up and coming teams in the league, and Joe knows best. You can follow the SuperFlight podcast on Twitter and at https://thesuperflightpodcast.com/ Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts

In this week’s episode, Joey and David recap the last couple of weeks in Pistons news, including the following topics/questions. * Per NBA Draft rumors, If Detroit is aiming to trade the number 12 pick for a “win now” player, who would that player be and how would that trade work? * Could Klay Thompson, LaMarcus Aldridge, or Zach LaVine be a possible trade target for the Pistons? * Jersey sponsors may be coming to the Pistons uniforms next season, let's chat about it! * CJ Miles seems to be a possible free agent target per sources close to the team, should Detroit go for it? * Also, in more unfortunate news, the guys pay their condolences to the late, great, Jack McCloskey, former GM that built those historic Detroit Bad Boys teams. Lastly, the David and Joey will discuss the NBA Finals. They’ll cover their predictions prior to the series starting, and what their current predictions are now that the Warriors look unbeatable. Speaking of the NBA Finals, David and Joe build a hypothetical Detroit

This episode we are joined by Pistons Powered's own Shameek Mohile. We play some start/cut/trade, putting our player opinions to the test. Starters. reserves. and unknown draft picks are put on the table in this game of "would you rather." We also take a look at Stan Van Gundy's draft resume, and critique his ability to analyze and develop talent. Has he proven that he has the patience to develop young players? All that and more in this weeks episode! Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-never-ending-pursuit/id1043312471?mt=2 Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes- https://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/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Joey and David are joined by Detroit Bad Boys’ Editor, Laz Jackson. They’ll be discussing the results of the NBA Draft Lottery. Who should the Pistons select at No. 12 overall? A guy that's ready to play immediately? Or should they select someone who’ll need more time to develop and may never pan out, but has a bigger upside? The guys will also talk  Isiah Thomas (Detroit) vs. Isaiah Thomas (Boston). Who would they take in the prime of their career? Who would they want to have the ball in their hands for the final possession? Will there be a SCORCHING HOT TAKE? In the latest edition of Pistons' News, Laz, Joey and David chat about the new Pistons logo. They also talk about some of the better logos/uniforms in the league, and which teams desperately need a refresh. Lastly, the guys get caught up on the current state of the NBA Playoffs. You can follow Laz on Twitter @LazChance, or on SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys  at Lazarus Jackson. REMINDER: To submit questions, use the hashtag #A

In this week’s episode, Inside the Cylinder is joined by NBA Draft entrant, future pro, and former Central Michigan University hooper, Braylon Rayson! Rayson is third all time in CMU scoring, and is coming off a senior season in which he averaged 21.2ppg, 4.4rpg and 3.1apg. He was apart of the electric backcourt duo that averaged 50+ppg this season (leading the NCAA in backcourt scoring).   The Dallas Texas native discussed his recruitment to Central Michigan, career as a Chippewa, pre-draft plans and upcoming pro career. We’ll also ask him about his favorite establishments at CMU, favorite sneakers, favorite basketball flick and more!   After our interview, David and Joey jump back into Pistons Land, and discuss the latest and greatest in Pistons News, former Pistons who made the playoffs, our beverage of choice, and Andre Drummond’s signature burger- The Dre Burger.   You can follow Braylon Rayson on Twitter at B_Rayson2 and on instagram at _KingRay2on.   Make sure to catch his highlight reel! -

In this week's episode, Joey and David take a deep dive into the latest mock drafts published by major media sites. They'll specifically be looking at soon-to-be first rounders like- Zach Collins (Gonzaga) Jarrett Allen (Texas) Donovan Mitchell (Louisville) Frank Ntilikina (France) Terrance Ferguson (Adelaide 36ers) David and Joey will also be looking at guys who are more of a risk, like Harry Giles (Duke) and Hamidou Diallo (HS/Kentucky). They'll wrap up today's episode, talking more about the NBA Playoffs. Should the Clippers blow it up? How bout' them Cavs? Also, is Marcus Smart really about that life? That and more in today's episode! Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes! Stream Inside The Cylinder on AlmightyBaller.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode we take a quick look at the Pistons offseason and what our realistic expectations are. Max KCP? Let Baynes walk?  We also take a look at the mailbag. What to do with the logjam at PF? Why we underachieved and who's to blame? (Lookin' at you Stan Van)  Lastly, exciting basketball is still being played. Can the Cavs repeat? Giannis is good at basketball. We get into MVP as well and discuss former teammates as our favorites.  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 recap the end of the Detroit Pistons season. They'll talk the mental stability of one Reggie Jackson and Stan Van Gundy's decision to bench him when he did. We'll also talk a bit more about the lack of maturity in the Detroit locker room. It's not all doom and gloom though! We have to talk about BOBAN Marjanovic and Henry Ellenson's increased role as of late. What will their playing time look like next season? Also, is this the end of the Aron Baynes era in Detroit? Lastly, we'll get into our newest segment ASK ITC. It's our mailbag segment, where YOU can submit questions to us, and we'll answer them on-air. Just use the hashtag #AskITC on Twitter! Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes! Make sure to follow ITC on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we welcome writer's Michael Snyder of Detroitbadboys.com (SB Nation) and Shameek Mohile from Pistonpowered.com (Fansided) to try and solve the Pistons issues. Michael, known for his High/Low video breakdown articles gives us a fresh perspective on what has gone wrong with the Pistons offense. Is it the system or personnel? How do we address the Reggie Jackson problem? Shameek joins us and provides some hot takes and what he wants to see next season. Do we run out the same squad? Who are the three Pistons he would keep? His answer will surprise you! All that and more on this week's episode! Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes Follow Inside The Cylinder on Twitter Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes! Make sure to follow ITC on Twitter! In this week's episode, David and Joey recap on the most disastrous week of the 2016-17 season. They'll discuss the embarrassing losses against the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic. David and Joey will also discuss another change to the starting lineup. This time we're talking Ish Smith in place of Reggie Jackson. What does that mean for the Reggie Jackson era in Detroit? Will Stan Van Gundy look to trade Reggie Jackson in the offseason? What would Jackson's trade value be? And what does that mean for the Stan Van Gundy era in Detroit? Sit back, drink a beer, and shed some tears with us in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, the guys have a BIG announcement regarding Inside The Cylinder and the Almighty Baller Podcast Network! They’ll also take a deeper dive into the Darko Milicic saga after an interview with Darko was published detailing his tumultuous tenure as an NBA player, and how he dealt with being quite possibly the biggest NBA lottery bust of all time. And you know it’s not an episode of ITC if David and Joey aren’t talking about Stan Van Gundy and his curious line-up decisions. Is Tobias Harris or Jon Leuer the starter moving forward? Haven’t we had this conversation already? The guys will take a deeper dive into the recent play of the Pistons, including Detroit’s stellar play for most of February and March, and their recent struggles against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz. We’ll also be talking back to backs, and some of the other teams vying to make the playoffs in the Eastern conference. That and more in this episode of ITC!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-never-ending-pursuit/id1043312471?mt=2 Listen and subscribe to ABPN podcasts at Almightyballer.com Listen and subscribe to Inside The Cylinder on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-cylinder/id1194561560?mt=2 In this episode Joey and David take an island dive into all things Pistons. Is Reggie back? Do we need Tobias' offense out of the gate? What is David reading on his island vacation?! We are sipping the Pistons' kool-aid but have our eye on the surging Heat. We take a trip to Waiters' Island. Should we be concerned? What is David reading? We take a look at the Piston's schedule and how the dominos may fall. Can we continue our winning ways at the Palace? And finally we visit the Bad Boy's defensive firepower (looking at you Dennis Rodman), and how their image didn't do their talent justice. And what in the world is David reading? (Caution: There may be a "Darko" dropped) All that

Ep. 8: Free throw woes, defensive disruptiveness, and Greater Morris getting it done In this week's episode, Inside the Cylinder takes a dive into the state of the Detroit PIstons and the culture of the team. We pay tribute to Rip Hamilton's retirement ceremony, and revisit the nostalgic good feelings of the Goin' to Work Pistons. Andre's free throws are once again becoming a major problem. Why did he stop walking back to half court? Are his free throws trending down? We need answers! We take a deeper look. Are we witnessing a defensive shift in this teams culture? We analyze the what's and who's that have been contributing to the Piston's recent bursts of disruptive defense. We also take a look into Stan Van Gundy's comments regarding his commitment to our current lineup. And finally, certified-bucket-getter Marcus Morris has turned things around and Inside the Cylinder is very happy about it. How is he doing it and how does it affect the Pistons moving forward? All this and more in this week's episode

In this week's episode, Joey and David discuss the 1,000 trade rumors surrounding the Detroit Pistons, and what got us here. We'll be looking at some of the following Detroit Pistons topics- Past and present trade rumors. Who should be moved? Who should not be moved? Should anyone be moved? Implications of the DeMarcus Cousins trade on the Detroit Pistons. Implications of the salary cap on the current state of the Pistons. That and more in this week's episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 6: The Sixers, Pistons and the NBA with The SuperFlight’s Joe Borelli In this week’s episode, Inside The Cylinder welcomes The SuperFlight Podcast’s Joe Borelli to the show! We’re talking the difference between covering a singular team (the Detroit Pistons) and the entire NBA. How does Joe do it? So many teams to watch and games to stay up late for. Joe, to his core, is a Philadelphia 76ers fan. So we’re asking some Philly related Qs. Should Ben Simmons play this year? Should they shut down Embiid after word of his “minor” knee injury? When can we expect the Sixers to content for the playoffs? And what are Joe’s thoughts on The Process and the Sam Hinkie legacy? Lastly, you know we’re talking Pistons! ESPN’s Zach Lowe just dropped a major exposé on the current state of DETROIT BASKETBALL, so we’re here to unpack it all. Reggie Jackson clearly has an alpha-dog mentality, but that mentality can rub his teammates the wrong way, and one of ITC’s hosts agrees that it should stop. Also, what’s up with the p

In this week’s episode, Joey and David discuss the following Detroit Pistons topics: Take a deeper dive into the back-up SG/SF position. Who should be getting the bulk of those minutes, Reggie Bullock or Stanley Johnson? If both, Pistons are then running a 10-man rotation, is that too many guys? What’s it going to be Stan Van Gundy? Are we going to roll with Tobias Harris in the starting line-up, or Jon Leuer? Either way, the Pistons are past the halfway point. It’s time to decide. Lastly, Joey and David will discuss if and when it would be appropriate to play your third-stringers, looking at you Boban Marjanovic and Beno Udrih. As 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 episode, David and Joey address the bombshell trade rumor that dropped this week; Detroit’s Reggie Jackson for Minnesota’s Ricky Rubio. They’ll talk more indepthly about the potential positive and negative effects if the trade were to go through. They’re also talking player grades! Now that it’s the half-way mark of the NBA season, David and Joey will go over their player grades, and why each player received the grade they did, and what they can do to improve on that grade by the end of the season. There’s plenty of Detroit Pistons Kool-aid being sipped in this episode, now that things are starting to finally look up for the guys in red and blue.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices