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This piece from the Detroit Free Press seems to suggest that former Mavericks’ coach Avery Johnson could be the leading coach for the Pistons’ head coaching job. Mike Bacsik, filling in for Norm Hitzges earlier this week on The Ticket, devoted an entire segment of his radio program to the possibility of Avery becoming the Pistons’ new man. Bacsik felt that the hiring of Johnson, coupled with the recent signing of Ben Gordon, could set into motion a series of events that could vastly improve the defense of the Mavericks.

Bacsik contends that Rip Hamilton will not accept a back-up role. He tried it last year and hated it and it’s one reason the Pistons fired their coach. When Avery was in Dallas, one of his favorite players was Jason Terry, a 2 guard who thrives on coming off the bench. Bacsik felt that Avery, if hired, might contact the Mavs about a possible trade of Hamilton for Terry. Both players are the same age and have similar contracts,  so at least theoretically the deal might work.

It seems highly unlikely that all the pieces would fall into place in order for this trade to happen, but at least the first piece might be about to be set in place.  As much as I love JET, I would certainly welcome the addition of Hamilton to our team.  Again, even if Avery is hired by the Pistons, I think there is probably less than a 10% chance this deal would go down, but I do think it’s worth discussing now that it appears he is the Pistons’ leading candidate.

It began with  “fuck you!”  In essence, that’s what our founding fathers shouted to England and the rest of the world as they declared our independence.  It’s been a little over 230 years since that proclamation was made. Today, we celebrate that act and this independence.

Over that time, our nation evolved from the red-headed step-child of England to the world’s lone super power. We’ve had our share of bumps and bruises, but through it all we have proven to be the most creative, innovative and compassionate nation the world has ever seen.

We reached these great heights, not because of our government, but because of the people throughout this great nation’s history. We are an exceptional country full of exceptional people.  The exceptional are not exceptional by birth right, but because of their beliefs, a belief in “rugged individualism” and “self reliance,” a belief in the principles espoused in the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution, a belief that the common man is more capable and more competent than any elected official.  Today, we celebrate these principles.

Because of this, I am damn proud to be an American, regardless of who is in the White House. American pride is pride in the American people, not pride in the idiots in Washington. People like the men and women of our Armed Forces. Because of the bravery of this select group of exceptional Americans, some of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice, we are able to enjoy the freedoms we do today. Today, we celebrate these men and women.

Happy 4th of July and may God bless America!
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