They play like animals. That's the description that Chauncey Billups has given to the Pistons bench. Thus the name "The Zoo Crew". I think they are all still only halfway to their prime so I call them "The Bench Babies". Amir Johnson, Jason Maxiell, Jarvis Hayes, Rodney Stuckey and Arron Afflalo all five players are in their early to mid 20's. All five of the players are at their best when they receive playing time in the early to mid 20's in terms of minutes.
Dont forget about the X-Factor Lindsey Hunter an elder Zoo Crew member who hasn't played in FOREVER. (Definitely not a Bench Baby, maybe in 1993.) Seriously he is one of our Top 3 bench players and he has not touched the court since January 10th, 2008.
When Lindsey plays the Pistons are 15 and 2. 15 and 2. 15 and 2. (Yes I know I typed it 3 times.) That's 15 Wins and only 2 losses. I should repeat it at least 12 more times because when LINDSEY HUNTER PLAYS WE ARE 15 AND 2.
Finally Flip Saunders has realized that for the Pistons to be truly effective the starters must play no more than 30-35 minutes. This gives well deserved playing time to the Zoo Crew. I prefer it when the starters play between 28 and 32 mins and when we have at least 3 Zoo Crew Members aka The Bench Babies playing at least 20 minutes.
Its just something about the energy that a fresh, athletic, young, hungry player can bring to a team with 3 All-Star Players who sometimes appear to just be going through the motions. Excluding you Rip. You are my 1st "Get It In" Award recipent.
I will not rest until Amir Johnson is getting the most big man (interior player cause Deven says he is still a lil' fella) minutes of our bench. He has the most potential of any forward or center on the bench so let him play and do what he does best. BLOCK AND DUNK!!!
Signed John W. Davis aka "The Valley Boy (Amir Johnson) Hype Man"
Check out Babier Baby Amir: (Is Babier even a word?)
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