In a season of utter disappointment, Will Bynum has provided a pleasant surprise. In many ways, he's the point guard that fans want Stuckey to be. Those comparisons, I'm convinced, are unfair. Being a big, sharp shooting guard, Stuckey will always face critics who feel he's a shooting guard, playing out of position. Chauncey faced those same critics -- he wasn't a true point guard, he's too slow, he doesn't move the ball on offense, etc. Nobody in Detroit is saying that about Chauncey now. Without Chauncey running the point, the team went from 58 wins to 38. Thems the facts. So, Stuckey has the right skill set to play point, and, thankfully, he's got the skill set to play 2 when Bynum's in the game. And what more can be said about Bynum... from a journey-man bit player to scoring 26 points in ONE QUARTER? That's amazing. He's perhaps the best bargain in the NBA.
Assuming Dumars signs Bynum (big assumption), Bynum proved he's worth 20+ minutes either as a sub or starter. The Pistons could rotate between 4 solid guards with Bynum, Stuckey, Rip, and Afflalo. Yet, there are glaring holes at the other positions. Tay & Maxiell are under contract, so they will likely return. Unfortunately, that's hardly a competitive team. Dumars will need to find starter-worthy players for the 4 and 5 spots, and a competent backup for Tayshaun (something that's eluded Joe D for five years). Kwame Brown proved he can hold his own, so I wouldn't complain if he signed on again, but the team desperately needs a real big man threat.
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