It is finally Stuckey time! Yes, the former Eastern Washinton University Eagle, Rodney Stuckey finally got significant playing time tonight for the Detroit Pistons.Sadly, it came when All-Star guard Chauncey Billups injured his right hamstring early in the first quarter. And even sadder still, the Pistons lost. But none-the-less Stuckey played 34 minutes and put up 19 points.
Plus, former Sonic Rashard Lewis had a huge night for the Magic. Putting up 33 points.
Now comes the big task for Stuckey. Billups was the quarterback of that Piston team, and on May 10, it looks like Stuckey will need to fill that role. Let's see what the rookie from EWU can do.
I personally watched him throughout his entire college career. He made it look so easy. At times it seemed he was simply playing with opposing teams. And while he hasn't gotten a ton of playing time this NBA season I believe that Stuckey will rise to the occasion. And show the city of Detroit the gem they found hiding in Cheney.
Little know Stuckey fact: He doesn't know CPR. Yes, I have the inside scoop. Two years ago in biology 101, Stuckey skipped out on the CPR dummy test. To give him some credit, he does know his way around the inside of a rat. I'm sure he has a veterinary surgeon career to fall back on if this whole NBA thing doesn't work out.
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