Chris McCosky
The Detroit News
Category: Pistons
Posted by Chris McCosky (The Detroit News) on Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 5:25 PMNo Rip, again
The Pistons insist there isn't anything more to the problem, but Richard Hamilton will miss his sixth game out of the last seven. The problem is the joint that connects the left hip and groin. Hamilton said he was encouraged, said that he could feel it getting better, finally, the last couple of days. Physical therapist Arnie Kander said the rest will do Hamilton a world of good, giving him fresh legs for the playoffs.
The plan, for now, is to have Hamilton play Wednesday at Philly.
Flip Saunders told a funny story before the game about Walter Herrmann. Walter, you know, might have the largest hands in the NBA, which is he can pull off those spectacular one-handed moves that have left fans and opposing players impressed. Saunders said he reminds him of Connie Hawkins.
Here's Flip: "I was laughing in our game at Minnesota. Walter had that one move where with one hand he faked, brought the ball down and then shot it off the glass across his body. Kirk Snyder was taking the ball out of bounds and he turned to (referee) Danny Crawford and said, 'Have you ever seen anything like that?' and Danny just shook his head.
"Snyder then says to Walter, 'Hey man, congratulations.'"
