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Rasheed gives rookie Afflalo a nickname
Full-Court Press - A Detroit Pistons Blog — Arron Afflalo has a new nickname, of the flattering variety, thanks to Rasheed Wallace. November 14, Detroit Free Press: fflalo, 22, said he craves being on the court and improving his skills. So much so that Rasheed Wallace -- prone to calling everyone by a nickname -- has dubbed Afflalo "Show-be." (Rhymes with Kobe.) "He's real intense, and that's what I like. That fits perfect on this team," Wallace said. "He's like Kobe (Bryant) in some of the things he does." Afflalo seemed embarrassed about the nickname, but assistant coach Michael Curry said, "Well, if there's someone ...

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PistonsNationBlog.com — The newest Chris Webber talk is coming out of Orlando, who previously showed interest in Chris in the offseason Arron Afflalo fits the Pistons mold to a T: “I loved the fact he could defend as well or better than anybody in the draft,” Dumars said. “But the thing that put him over the top was character. If you’re picking someone late in the first round, it’s not because he’s the most high-flying, fastest-running, freakish-athletic guy.” Chauncey was very encouraged by what he seen ...