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Do you ever find yourself pouring over semi-useless stats because, um, you're bored?

Are you one of those people who sometimes realizes they are pouring over stats looking for odd connections or interesting trivia just because they have nothing better to do? (This is right where you realize that adding an "L" to trivia gives you "trivial")

Well I of course am NOT one of those people, but this friend I know is, and he told me this little piece of current trivia:

Three teams in the NBA are currently featuring three 20 points-per-game scorers. Without looking it up can you name all three and the players doing it? Bonus for actually getting the PPG averages too, though I'm not sure you want to admit being that much of an NBA <s>nerd</s> superfan.

Put your answers in the comments section below and DON'T SPOIL IT!!

 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/10/13890334/dbbored-trivia-1st-edition Christopher Daniels http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/10/13890334/dbbored-trivia-1st-edition 2016-12-10T15:00:52-05:00 2016-12-10T15:00:52-05:00 Stanley Johnson assigned to D-League
Ellenson, Gbinije will also play for the Drive tonight

Per the Free Press' Vincent Ellis, the Pistons' Stanley Johnson will be playing for the Grand Rapids Drive Saturday night against the Delaware 87ers, along with Henry Ellenson and Michael Gbinije.

After discussing it with SVG last night, Stanley Johnson will play for Grand Rapids D-League team tonight. #Pistons
 — NerdOnTw1tter (@Vincent_Ellis56) December 10, 2016

It is likely just a one-game assignment, as the Pistons play the Sixers on Sunday.

This is not a massive surprise for anyone closely following the Pistons, as Johnson has been largely out of the Pistons' rotation as of late, playing only 28 combined minutes in their last nine games. A game in the D-League gives him a chance to play some heavy minutes. If you were already panicked about Johnson's performance, this won't give you any reason to stop, but playing in Grand Rapids on an off day when you haven't been playing for Detroit isn't a reason for concern in and of itself.

Still, nobody would've expected any D-League assignments for Stanley at the start of the season, and this represents the next chapter in a strange, disappointing season thus far for the Arizona product.

We will have a recap coming after the game of how Johnson, Ellenson and Gbinije perform.

 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/10/13908102/detroit-pistons-stanley-johnson-assigned-to-d-league Jacob Kuyvenhoven http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/10/13908102/detroit-pistons-stanley-johnson-assigned-to-d-league 2016-12-09T22:42:06-05:00 2016-12-09T22:42:06-05:00 Pistons at Timberwolves final score: Pistons run away in second half, win 117-90
Andre Drummond leads the way with his second straight 20-20 game.

Pistons outscored the Timberwolves 68-47 in the second half. That'll do it.

The teams kept things pretty tight in the first half with Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins attacking the rim for Minnesota. But their offense dried up as the Pistons defense tightened.

The Pistons defense was particularly tough on the perimeter, allowing just 2-15 from behind the arc.

They couldn't find their offense Wednesday night in Charlotte, but the Pistons didn't have any trouble scoring tonight.

All five starters scored double figures, as did Jon Leuer playing in front of his hometown crowd off the bench.

Andre Drummond followed up one of his best games of the season against the Hornets with another great one in Minneapolis. He finished with 22 points and 22 rebounds, along with 10-13 shooting. It was his first back to back 20/20 game since November 3, 2015. There was also this:

The Pistons also had one of their better games slinging the ball around finishing with 23 assists with only seven turnovers. Ish Smith wasn't among the crew scoring in double figures, but he was brilliant off the bench - offering 8 points, 6 assists, and a pair of steals without a single turnover.

Marcus Morris took a shot to the face from an Adreian Payne elbow late in the fourth, which was ruled a flagrant two and led to Payne's ejection. Morris didn't return, but was able to walk off the court after taking a few minutes to let the stars clear.

With the big fourth quarter lead, Stan Van Gundy was able to clear the bench - including getting Rice Lake, Wisconsin native Henry Ellenson into the game. Western Wisconsin is basically Minnesota and Ellenson had family in the crowd. He gave them a thrill with a three pointer just seconds after getting onto the court.

It was a nice win to get the Pistons back on track after a rather ugly loss to the Hornets. They could build some momentum as the Pistons host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday before road games against the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards.

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 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/9/13905510/detroit-pistons-minnesota-timberwolves-final-score-pistons-run-away-in-second-half-win-117-90 Steve Hinson http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/9/13905510/detroit-pistons-minnesota-timberwolves-final-score-pistons-run-away-in-second-half-win-117-90 2016-12-09T12:30:01-05:00 2016-12-09T12:30:01-05:00 Pistons vs. Timberwolves preview: Thibodeau's defensive magic hasn't caught on in Minnesota
With Minnesota, Philadelphia and Dallas coming up, 3-0 wouldn't be asking too much.

The Minnesota Timberwolves were the sexy pick in the preseason to capture one of the final playoffs spots in the always competitive Western Conference. With youngsters Karl Anthony-Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine already on the roster and Tom Thibodeau appointed as the new head coach, it's not hard to see why so many held such high optimism.

Thing's haven't gone exactly to plan.

Sitting at 6-16, the Timberpupp's have a long way to go to fulfill the high expectations that were pushed upon them.

That's were the Pistons come into play; after a slugfest - to put it nicely - against Charlotte, the Pistons have winnable games against Minnesota, Philadelphia and Dallas to help get back on track. I can't express this enough: they must take advantage of these games as I still cringe at the losses at Brooklyn and Phoenix.

Game Vitals

When: December 9th @ 8pm EST
Where: Target Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Watch: Fox Sports Detroit

Analysis

Coach Thibodeau came to Minnesota with a reputation of a defensive guru and for good reason as he practically invented the 'two-nine' strategy to counter rule changes of the early 2000's. As Doc Rivers' defensive coach for the championship Celtics, Thib's relied on a savvy group of veterans to execute his intricate defensive philosophy. In Minnesota, he's dealing with players who are probably playing defense for the first time in their careers. Keeping that in mind, Thibodeau had to relax on some of his defensive principles.

Let's take a look at one strategy that has changed from his Boston day's and one that remains the same:

In Boston, a Thib's staple included a hard show or hedge by the big in a centered pick and roll. No one - maybe ever - did this better than Kevin Garnett and it held true with the rest of Boston's roster. A hard hedge requires constant communication and again, no one did this better than Garnett.

Communication is often lost on young players let alone a team full of wide eyed could-be-still-in-college guys. Anthony-Towns has the tools to do this but it takes time. In the example above, instead of a hard hedge, KAT simply switches. Of course Boston switched too on certain occasions but you won't find any Minny big doing this.

Another strategy Thibodeau is famous for is ICE-ing the sideline pick and roll, this remains a constant with the Timberwolves. ICE simply means to force the action towards the baseline and away from the lane.

Above, LaVine does a good job in keeping Rodney Hood away from the paint by forcing him to his help in the form of Gorgui Dieng (also, if you squint real hard, that's Ben Wallace in a Cleveland uniform).

As with most good things, ICE-ing has been copied by many teams and coaches because if ran properly, only two defenders are needed to negate the sideline pick and roll. Again though, that's if ran properly.

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It doesn't take much for a defensive scheme to lose it's way. If Player A zig's when a zag was called, it usually ends up in a good look for the offense.

Watch this next play at least three times. First, watch Ricky Rubio, then KAT and lastly, watch the play unfold (I know, I know...homework sucks).

Rubio: At the very beginning of the play you can clearly see Rubio's name and number on the back of his jersey from our TV angle. This typically means he's trying to force the ball handler away from the viewer. Well, he fails.

Anthony-Towns: Expecting the ball handler to go the other way (as designed), he starts to help on the wrong side of the eventual penetration.

Result: The great Nicolas Laprovittola (um, who?) penetrates by beating Rubio and a back peddling, awkward KAT and a finishes with nice little euro step.

Defense is fun like that. At 108.0, Minnesota's defensive rating sits at 26th in the league. It's got to drive Thibodeau nuts.

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If you think all Zach LaVine can do is dunk, you need League Pass.

Anthony-Towns and Wiggins scoop up most of the hype but it's LaVine who has made arguably the biggest jump over the past season. The not-yet-22 year old leads the team in average minutes played at 37 per contest and while he's traditionally a shooting guard, he can dabble at lead guard.

The maturation of his offensive game goes far beyond dunking; he's turned into a patient scorer, which is extremely tough to defend.

Below, Dieng sets a hammer screen for LaVine on the weakside - 99/100, a hammer screen is meant to set up the corner three:

LaVine catches the ball in the corner but instead of rushing a 3-point attempt, he plays a quick give-and-go with Dieng and ends up with a bucket just as the shot clock is set to expire. SportsCenter worthy? No. Pissed off opposing coach? You bet.

Still don't believe he's a legit two guard?

Watch how the San Antonio Spurs react to the elevator door screen set for LaVine.

Kawhi Leonard, Pau Gasol and LaMarcus Aldridge all react to LaVine leaving a wide open path to the hoop. They ain't doing that for a bum.

Projected Lineups

Minnesota

Ricky Rubio, Zach LaVine, Karl Anthony-Towns, Gorgui Dieng, Andrew Wiggins

Detroit

Reggie Jackson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Andre Drummond, Marcus Morris, Tobias Harris

Prediction

Again, this is game we need to win and there is no reason why the Pistons shouldn't leave Minneapolis with a W.

The Timberwolves are 2-8 in games that are within five points within the the last five minutes. The late game blunders that cost Minnesota a handful of wins last year were suppose to be cured with the addition of Thibodeau but he has failed to make an impact in that department.

Teams can run on Minny and this should light up Ish Smith and the second unit's eyes.

Minnesota is on the second night of a traveling back-to-back and are only 3-7 at home this year; not exactly a house of horrors.

Pistons 102, Timberwolves 88

Community Question

I watch between 15-20 minutes of college basketball each season so I really don't have a grasp on what's going on but it seems like the college game suppresses their talent. How does Karl Anthony-Towns get 20 minutes a game and average 10 points in his only season at Kentucky playing LSU and Alabama but then average 18 points in his rookie year playing professionals? I believe Kentucky utilized a hockey shift substitution pattern but they didn't win, so play KAT more, right? That's one example, I could name 100.

 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/9/13883274/pistons-vs-timberwolves-preview-wiggins-lavine-drummond mophatt1 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/9/13883274/pistons-vs-timberwolves-preview-wiggins-lavine-drummond 2016-12-09T11:30:01-05:00 2016-12-09T11:30:01-05:00 NBA Links: Andre Drummond's style of play, Timberwolves' stats and a fun rumor
Also enjoy a completely baseless internet rumor that has the Pistons obtaining Paul George!

Andre Drummond is bringing the 'Bad Boys' style of play back to Pistons

Is Drummond 'Bad Boys' bad? The jury is still out. While Drummond is playing better recently, less talk and less cheap shots on others would be preferred. Check this piece on SportingNews:

Pistons great Isaiah Thomas recently gave high praise to Drummond, telling Sporting News he would've fit in perfectly with the Bad Boys teams of the late 1980s and early '90s.

"Everybody who knows me knows the way I play," said Drummond, who has led the Pistons to a 6-2 record in their last eight games. "I don't take any mess out there. I don't play dirty, but I'm not here to be messed with. I respect everybody, but I got work to do."

One Team, Three Stats: Late-game issues for Wolves

Some stats to note prior to Friday's tilt with the Timberwolves:

The Wolves are 2-8 in games that were within five points in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter.

That is the league's worst mark in close games. Even the Philadelphia 76ers (3-9) have been better.

The Wolves lost their first six games that were within five points in the last five minutes. They have won two of their last four, but their late-game problems have been holding them back.

The Wolves have the point differential (minus-1.5 points per game) of a team that's 9-12, not 6-15. That discrepancy between their "expected" wins (based on point differential) and their actual wins is the largest in the league. Thus far, the Wolves are the anti-Grizzlies (winners of close games, losers of blowouts).

Most of us can say that we don't follow the T-Wolves much at all, so the numbers have no choice but to reign supreme:

The Wolves have been 13.4 points per 100 possessions better with Ricky Rubio off the floor than they've been with him on the floor.

If you've paid attention to the Wolves over the last five seasons, you would know that this is the most bizarre thing about the team's first six weeks. Over the years, Minnesota has generally been at its best with Rubio on the floor.

Today's NBA centers seem to be emulating Dirk's outside shooting prowess ... or at least trying

Some of us are waiting for nice, long stretches of Jon Leuer at the center spot, or is it just me?

Via the Dallas News:

Last season, Cousins began making 3-pointers regularly. This season, he's up to 4.8 attempts per game and making 38.3 percent of them.

And now Memphis' Marc Gasol is shooting and making 3s, as are big men LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol in San Antonio. Are we seeing the advent of the stretch-five?

"It's a reality," said Carlisle, noting that the Mavericks have worked with Powell on extending his shooting range, and that when Nowitzki is healthy he often plays center on offense.

"This started back in the '80s with [Seattle's] Jack Sikma. Jack was the first guy that I recall being a 6-11 center that stretched it out."

In the late '80s and early '90s, Detroit center Bill Laimbeer effectively stretched his shooting range to 3-point distance, though not as often as some of today's centers.

Indiana Pacers Rumors: NBA superstar Paul George heading to Detroit Pistons on a rumored deal?

Had a little too much surfing time on my hands. Though I don't feel too guilty — it's Friday!

From the one and only Headlines & Global News:

Now, NBA trade rumors are spreading that a proposed trade deal between the Pacers and Pistons that involves 5 players and future picks is now on the trading table waiting to be discussed. Trade scenario is suggesting as follows:

1. The Detroit Pistons will acquire Paul George and Monta Ellis from the Pacers;

2. The Indiana Pacers will then receive Tobias Harris, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Stanley Johnson plus Detroit's 2017 unprotected 1st, 2018 2nd and 2019 unprotected 1st draft picks

If that seems like insane garbage, it's because it is. The original source is from the infamous nba-trade-rumors.com.

This is also probably a good time to read Seth Rosenthal's amusing and essential take down of the fake NBA rumor mill.

Lorenzo Brown looking to score tons of points

Brown very recently signed a deal with Zhejiang Chouzhou of the Chinese Basketball League. Despite joining a 4-10 team, he'll get a ton of shots and be in the running to score 30-plus points per game, which is essentially what the CBA is all about for foreign imports. I'll keep you updated on Brown's results.

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Prize for the fan in the comments who has the best trade proposal that doesn't include Monta Ellis going to the Pistons — that's really all I ask.

 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/9/13879452/nba-links-andre-drummond-timberwolves-paul-george-trade Prava88 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/9/13879452/nba-links-andre-drummond-timberwolves-paul-george-trade 2016-12-09T10:24:05-05:00 2016-12-09T10:24:05-05:00 Job well done, Beno Udrih
Beno Udrih — professional and potent.

A 12-year NBA veteran, Beno Udrih knew the situation awaiting him in Detroit precisely: play a steadying backup point guard role behind fill-in starter Ish Smith until the injured Reggie Jackson returned 20 or so games into the season. Nothing more, nothing less. It was a clear job from the beginning and one that Beno completed with no problem. SVG on Udrih's play and situation:

Stan Van Gundy has said he has no intention of playing three point guards, leaving Udrih and his 7.0-point, 3.4-assist average sidelined.

"He's played really, really well," Van Gundy said. "It's just -- and it's one he can tell you, he knew coming in exactly what the situation was. It wasn't anything that was hidden from him or anything. And so, it's never easy.

Despite being waived earlier this October by the Miami Heat in favor of undrafted 2013 graduate and D-League grinder Rodney McGruder, Beno was not far removed from playing decent ball — he played in 10 playoff games with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2015, averaging 17.5 minutes per game and nearly 8 points (had a 20-point, 7-assist and 7-rebound effort in game 1 in first round).

Even though Udrih will likely experience many games glued to the bench now that Jackson is back, there is a possibility for him to see spot backup point guard duty in back-to-back situations for some time as Jackson works carefully back into things. From Rod Beard of the Detroit News:

Van Gundy said the medical staff will continue to monitor Jackson's minutes, potentially even restricting him from playing back-to-back games or extended minutes. The Pistons play their first back-to-back since Jackson's return, Wednesday night in Charlotte, which could be in jeopardy.

In that case, Ish Smith easily could shift back as the starter and Beno Udrih slide back into the backup role.

Van Gundy's clarification on the back-to-back issue:

"We haven't decided that yet," Stan Van Gundy said before Tuesday's win. That'll be determined after tonight, probably tomorrow morning after we see how he feels after tonight. There hasn't been a blanket statement that he won't play back to backs, but I also haven't gotten assurances that he will, either."

Right now, Udrih is a comfortable insurance policy at best — and he and everyone knows that. It is what it is — yet it's far from a bad thing. And in case you forgot, a good many Pistons fans, Sean Corp being one, have made the argument for Beno being the starting point guard for this team. That argument was made about two weeks ago after Ish Smith was, shall we say, coming off some less than effective performances. With Darrun Hilliard's sound play against the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night, the second-year guard is continuing to make the case that he should get the backup shooting guard minutes. However, if Hilliard falls way off and Stanley Johnson's name isn't called to take back his minutes, Udrih could very well be in line for some shooting guard time, or, to put it another way, he could be the fourth weapon in a backcourt rotation of Jackson, Caldwell-Pope and Smith.

Although Udrih is not a blazin' wild 3-three-point shooter, he's shown throughout his career that he can splash them at a respectable mid-thirties percentage clip. As such, with Jackson playing the one, Beno could conceivably see some minutes at shooting guard when KCP rests. Other possibilities could see Udrih at his natural one spot with Jackson or KCP at the two. This might be also valuable since Jackson might be able to conserve energy by playing the two on occasion, no matter who the point guard is. That any of these situations would ever materialize is slim, but it's worth considering. SVG has options galore.

It's unfortunate for Udrih, but let's just hope Hilliard keeps his strong play up and that Johnson finds himself. That's clearly best for the team.

In any case, Beno Udrih has more than did his job here in Detroit and proved he still has the good type of gas left in his 34-year-old NBA tank. It wouldn't be surprising at all if Udrih is asked back next season to be the Pistons' third point guard, would it?

What do you think, DBB?

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It was an awful game by both teams, and not fun to watch.

Can we just call this game a loss for both teams? The Pistons were coming off a game last night, but that is not an excuse for how poorly they played on offense. Charlotte last played on Monday, so they really do not have an excuse.

It looked like any other NBA game after the first quarter, it was 24-23 and both teams did not look too bad. However, the 2nd quarter really set the tone for the rest of the game and not in a good way.

Both teams clanked their way to a 15-15 tie in the 2nd quarter and a 39-38 halftime score. This one looked like it was going to be one of the lowest scoring games in the NBA.

The 3rd quarter was not much different as both teams continued to play putrid offense. The score at the end of the 3rd quarter looked like a halftime score for what has been a pretty high-scoring NBA season, 61-58 Charlotte.

The Pistons did a pretty good job containing Kemba Walker for the first three quarters. Walker went off in the 4th quarter to the tune of 15 points to finish the game with 25. Marco Bellinelli also hit some tough shots down the stretch and finished with 13 points.

This game was so miserable to watch, I can't even really make a determination if it was good defense or just horrible offense (editor's note: it was horrible offense). The Pistons shot 38 percent from the field and a paltry 14 percent from three (4-27). Charlotte shot even worse from the field at 34 percent, although they shot 28 percent from three (6-21).

It could be argued that the difference in the game was the free throw discrepancy. The Pistons only attempted 8(!) free throws while the Hornets shot 29 free throws. Some will blame it on the refs, but the Pistons players did a poor job of trying to draw contact. It is important to be able to do that when you are struggling so much on offense, and the Pistons do not have a player who can do that reliably.

This game wasn't all bad for the Pistons as Andre Drummond had arguably his best game of the season. He finished with yet another 20-20 with 26 points and 20 rebounds on 11 of 14 shooting. It is overshadowed by the ineptitude of the rest of his team, but it is definitely worth mentioning.

Luckily, the Pistons head into a relatively easy stretch of games over the next week. Hopefully they can turn things around and string together a few wins. Although playing that poorly on offense will not beat even the worst teams in the league.

The Pistons (12-12) will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minnesota on Friday.

 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/7/13879608/pistons-vs-hornets-final-score-pistons-lose-brickfest-to-charlotte-87-77 Justin Lambregtse http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/12/7/13879608/pistons-vs-hornets-final-score-pistons-lose-brickfest-to-charlotte-87-77 2016-12-07T14:30:02-05:00 2016-12-07T14:30:02-05:00 Pistons vs. Hornets preview: Beware the Kemba and Cody show
Kemba Walker might be the best player nobody talks about

The Detroit Pistons face the Charlotte Hornets just nine days after besting them 112-89. The Pistons shouldn't be overconfident, however, as Charlotte was playing its fourth game in five days. Now, they're coming off of rest and the Pistons are on the second night of a back-to-back. The Hornets are also, incidentally, a really good team.

Game Vitals

When: December 7th @ 7 PM EST
Where: Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, N.C.
Watch: Fox Sports Detroit

Analysis

Kemba Walker might just be the best point guard in the NBA that nobody is talking about. Walker didn't burst out of the gate. He struggled in his first two years while soaking up 4,500 minutes on a largely forgotten Charlotte team. Then he started putting things together. Last year, he was the best player on a 49-win team and this year he has exploded as one of the most dangerous points guards in the NBA.

He's not Steph Curry or Russell Westbrook, dangerous, no, but when you think about point guards in the East, he belongs in the same conversations as Kyrie Irving, Kyle Lowry and John Wall.

How does he do it? By adding veteran savvy to his natural quickness and strength, and by slowly building his 3-point shot, which now sits above 40 percent on over six attempts per game.

Savvy

Strength + Quickness

3-point shooting

You'll notice also that Kemba loves to operate in the pick and roll. That should come as no surprise, however, as Hornets coach Steve Clifford is a Stan Van Gundy disciple. Walker averages 12 pick-and-roll possessions per game, third in the NBA, and scores .99 points per possession. For reference, last season Reggie Jackson led the NBA with 11.3 PNR possessions per game last season, but only managed to score .88 ppp.

Walker is not the Hornets' only dangerous offensive weapon, however. Nicholas Batum is a playmaking wing who actually leads the team in assists and Cody Zeller is shooting better than 60 percent on the year because of quality screens, hard cuts and good footwork.

Detroit's bigs can't lose containment on the pick and roll whether they switch or fight through the screen. Charlotte can put you at risk of giving up jumpers and drives with just about any of its big men and ball handler combos.

The Batum-Zeller pick and roll is dangerous, but, really, what the hell is Dwight Howard doing in the above clip?

To make things even more difficult for Detroit, Marvin Williams will be active and starting tonight after missing the first matchup with a bone bruise. Williams is a quality multi-positional defender who had a career year last year from deep. So far this year he is struggling with his perimeter shot, but he could make life tough for Tobias Harris.

On Detroit's end, they need to slow down Walker, and that is a lot to ask of the recently returned Reggie Jackson (who might sit tonight as it is the second game of a back-to-back). Much like Detroit, Charlotte can really get cooking if their point guard is able to force the defense to react to the pick and roll.

Andre Drummond will also need to have a big game. Drummond was ejected in the first meeting after a swift elbow to the back of Roy Hibbert's head. Detroit needs Drummond to control the boards and create second opportunities.

I also wouldn't be surprised to see Jon Leuer in action quite a bit on either Cody Zeller or Frank Kaminsky. Leuer has the length and quickness to bother shots and stay in front on drives and cuts to the hoop. He'll also draw defenders out and mitigate some of Charlotte's strength rebounding on the defensive end.

Projected Lineups

Pistons

Reggie Jackson, Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope, Marcus Morris, Tobias Harris, Andre Drummond

Hornets

Kemba Walker, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Nicolas Batum, Marvin Williams, Cody Zeller

Prediction

Both teams play hard. No ejections.

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If you have older dentures or think you may need dentures, you're in luck. As people age, dentures can make them look older than they really are and can cause discomfort when chewing. Sunnyvale area dentures dentist Dr. Gary Seid can replace worn out dentures with top quality custom made, state-of-the-art dentures that blend with your skin, hair and even eye color. Your new dentures will look as natural as possible, and you'll look and feel younger, too.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
Sunnyvale area dentist Dr. Gary Seid and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions. At Gary L. Seid, D.D.S we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable.
990 West Fremont Avenue Suite O
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Sunnyvale area cosmetic dentist Ronald Matsuura, D.D.S. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.
Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from Ronald Matsuura DDS can change your life!
If you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than Ronald Matsuura, D.D.S. who practices in the Sunnyvale, California area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Matsuura can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Sunnyvale, California area, Dr. Ronald Matsuura is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Ronald Matsuura DDS provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.
Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Ronald Matsuura believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Ronald Matsuura DDS in the Sunnyvale, California area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Matsuura and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
Friendly, caring family dentistry in the Sunnyvale, California area is available at Ronald Matsuura DDS. Our team strives to make you and your family feel comfortable during your appointment. Ronald Matsuura, D.D.S. wants to help you and your family maintain your oral health now and for years to come. You'll love visiting our comfortable setting where personalized customer service still matters.
Marweg, William J D.D.S.
1816 W Kettleman Ln # C
Lodi, CA, 95242-4292
Brennan, Robert D.D.S.
122 S Patterson Ave # 234
Santa Barbara, CA, 93111-4024
Long H Le Endodontics
1595 Grand Ave # 105
San Marcos, CA, 92078-2450
Ho, James D.D.S.
3017 Telegraph Ave # 200
Berkeley, CA, 94705-2049
There are many cosmetic dentistry situations which arise that lend themselves to treatment with dental veneers by your cosmetic dentist. One indication is for restoring teeth with discoloration that have been unaffected by the more conventional teeth bleaching approaches. Some examples of this are teeth that have severe tetracycline (an antibiotic) staining or discoloration from a previous injury to the tooth.
Another major indication is for teeth that require significant changes in their shape or contour. By placing dental veneers, small or misshapen teeth can be built up to regain a more natural appearance, spaces between teeth can be closed by making the teeth wider and teeth that are too short can be lengthened.
Porcelain dental veneers or composite veneers are a very popular dental care treatment option for a variety of reasons. They are one of the most conservative restorations that can be done by your cosmetic dentist. This means that the amount of tooth structure that must be removed is very small. Generally, only 0.3 to 0.7 mm needs to be removed from the surface of your tooth.
Dental veneers are then made and bonded to the teeth, incorporating the desired changes in shape and color. Since veneers are so thin and there is no metal in them, the esthetic potential is very high. Veneers can be made of two different materials, either composite or porcelain.
The major advantage of composite veneers is treatment time. If composite is used, the dental veneers can be done in one appointment. The dentist will actually make the veneers directly on the prepared teeth.
The veneers are then smoothed and polished to look like your natural teeth. Since it takes only one appointment, you can leave your dentist's office with a brand new smile.
One of the disadvantages of composite veneers is that they are not as strong as porcelain veneers and therefore are more prone to fracture. However, if a fracture does occur, they can be easily repaired because the same material that was used initially to make the veneers can be added in the same manner to fix it.
Another disadvantage is that the color, although stable, is not as stable as the same porcelain veneer restoration. This means that over time the veneers may get darker or turn yellow. Eventually, this change in color can warrant the replacement of the composite veneers.
Porcelain veneers require a longer treatment time. At the first appointment, your teeth are prepared and an impression is made of them. Temporary dental veneers are made out of plastic and placed on your teeth. They are used to protect your teeth while the real porcelain veneers are being fabricated. You can also use them to evaluate the look and feel of your teeth so that any changes you desire can be incorporated into your real veneers.
At the second appointment, the temporary veneers are removed and the porcelain veneers bonded to your teeth. Although they are thin, porcelain veneers are much stronger than composite veneers, so the risk of fracture compared to the composite veneers is much less. However, if a fracture does occur, repairing it is more difficult and may result in the veneers having to be remade.
In general, porcelain veneers can be used in a greater variety of situations with a higher level of predictability. Since they are made outside the mouth, the shape and color can be easier to control, thus enhancing the final result.
By Greggory Kinzer, DDS, MSD
Maybe the reason we find an eight-year-old's gapped teeth smile so adorable is...we know it's not permanent. Soon the grown-up teeth will be poking through, clean and new. All part of the mouth's natural evolution.
It's not often that nature gives us a second chance, but when it comes to teeth it does just that. For many children it can be a wake-up call to start taking dental hygiene seriously. As the old saying goes, "God gives you two sets of teeth, but you have to buy the third."
It may be time though to change that outdated piece of wisdom to: "Teeth are like friends...ignore them and their needs and they'll go away. Be kind to them and they'll stick with you forever."
That's why regular hygiene appointments and a gum disease examination are so important. Barring injury, there's simply no reason why most of us should be missing teeth as we grow older. Call it a "10,000 smile checkup," insuring all your parts are in good working order.
Once your cosmetic dentist knows that your teeth are healthy and the gums are sound, he or she can do a little restorative dentistry to evolve your smile to an even higher level. Things like dental bonding to close the gaps…or invisible dental crowns or veneers for front teeth…even teeth bleaching for a truly dazzling and beautiful smile.
Give your cosmetic dentistry professional a call. He or she can help you see to it that your mouth does the job it was intended to for a lifetime. And look drop-dead sensational at the same time!

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10 bedroom, 10 bathroom villa on 3 floors ideal for families or group of friends
Our Villa GG together with our partners provides exclusive holidays perfect for families or group of friends visiting Croatia.
Situated in Split Podstrana, a popular residential and tourism vacation area with numerous beaches, hotels, private houses and fantastic nature surrounded by the sea and mountains.
If you are looking for a place near the beach, near the attraction of world heritage sites in Split but enough far away from urban noise, or just a place for a truthful enjoyment of crystal clear seawater and stony beaches of southern Croatia, you have come to the right place for your holidays in Croatia.
Because the villa is situated in the center of southern Croatia (Dalmatia region), 100 meters from the beach and just 6km south of the 1700 year old town of Split, it will be the beautiful base from where you will explore the beauties of Croatia. Split is the center point for those exploring and sightseeing Croatia's romantic coastline and extraordinary islands like Hvar, Brac, Vis, Solta and Korcula.
Visitors can spend days visiting famous sightseeing locations on the islands as well as on the coastline where the medieval city of Trogir, national parks Krka and Kornati islands or Red and Blue lakes beside Imotski are only a few of famous sightseeing spots. In the end, why not take a trip to south to explore the world-famous city of Dubrovnik.
In the end, you will enjoy the proximity of five star resort resources available at an additional cost for our guests in Split Podstrana. Located only a 10 minute walk from Villa GG we can only invite you during your holidays in Croatia to enjoy some of the activities in the Le Meridien Lav Split.
* Casino
* Night club and bars
* Medical Services
* Solarium
* Volleyball
* Rock climbing, abseiling
* Water Sports Center (scuba diving, water skiing, sailing, wind surfing)
* Penguin Kids Club
* Tennis Academy (with four championship courts)
* Eight restaurants and bars in the hotel and on the Marina Promenade
* Diocletian Wellness/Spa/Recreation Center (indoor and outdoor heated pools, saunas, steam baths, tepidarium, laconium, caldarium, whirlpools, nail and pedicure studios, solarium, meditation rooms, five specialist treatment rooms, gym).
Details for holiday villa Villa GG / The entire villa, 10 Bedrooms, Sleeps 22, 10 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC
Our Villa GG provides you the maximum relaxation and comfort in 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms on the 3 levels of the villa with more than 600 m2 living area.
Each bedroom has its own bathroom and a TV. You also have 3 living rooms, 3 kitchens, central air conditioning, outside BBQ, pool and sundeck, 4 parking places on our yard and 3 huge terraces (60 m2) with sun loungers, tables and chairs and a fantastic sight of the Croatian islands and Split at your disposal.
Top Traveller Review
Great stay the hosts make it all fantastic!
About the Owner
Hello dear Croatia lovers!
My name is Grgo Gunajca (GG) and let me present to you my vision of a unique and complete holiday experience where I insist on service and accommodation quality on a whole new personal level, I hope to offer you an unforgettable Croatia holiday. So it has been in the very beginnings in 2004, and so it will continue in the future, with constant improvements of what it all comes to in the end - your best holiday experience ever.
Guestbook comments from the owner
I can rave on and on about our host, and how he turned my 40th into an amazing experience. But first, the facts. Pictures don't do the place justice. It was spotless upon checking and top quality. Room large, beds amazing. The view....... Still brings warm memories.
It is 10 min by car in traffic to Dalmatian Castle, the beautiful part of split. Less than 100m to the beach, straight down from house, and less than half to brilliant bakery and a grocery store with all essentials. ATM close by as well.
What made our stay amazing, was the guidance by our dear host Grgo. All his recommendations were brilliant, and better than any other we tried (based on recommendations by Croatian friends). The food, including the last nights delivered pizza, made this stay amazing.
I had very high hopes before going, but did not have time to plan properly, so was a little stressed upon arrival. Grgo sorted it all out, and made it a great celebration. He will do his best to accommodate any request, and make sure everything runs beyond smoothly. He always answered emails quickly before going, but while there it felt like he was on call 24/7. Amazing. He recommended restaurants in which we got such service and food, that we thought they must have forgotten most of what we ate and drank, when the bill finally arrived.
If you don't know region, but want an experience, Grgo will do his best to accommodate. Quality and value was beyond my hopes and expectations. If you know the region, I'm sure he can find something you don't know.
I recommend this place for families, couples, groups of friends, celebrations equally. Sadly there are some stairs, so no wheel chair access yet. Take one or all 3 flats. Space is ample. Next year a pool will be added.
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4.9 based on 14 holidaymaker reviews
Great stay the hosts make it all fantastic!
i spent literally years planning our 10th anniversary so i am confident when i say this is one of the best properties in the area for a large group. however, as the apartment can be rented by each floor it is also fine for smaller groups. the hosts will meet you with a welcome buffet of local delicacies including drinks. the view is amazing. the pool is fantastic and big enough for family to have a great time in! we were 15-20 (over the course of the week) in the house and everyone had a fantastic time. grgo has hired a host (ivo) to be available for help at any time and he is. we had illnesses run the gamut of the house and ivo helped us get meds and ran us to pharmacies and the store. grgo even came to examine my husband who sadly was quite ill for a few days (grgo is a dr. too :)). you can spend a lovely time at this house doing nothing, cooking your own meals (kitchens are adequately equipped) or you can race around busy every day with bookings ivo and grgo will make for you. we did zip lining, dinners out all the time, tours to mostar, and other great trips. its up to you. for those used to serious air conditioning, note that bedrooms dont have ac of their own (except one) and there is just an ac unit in living room of each flat. we were fine, but its hot in croatia so a bit more ac might hve been expected by those from america at least :) rooms did have fans and truly we were fine. overall this is a fantastic property with amazing views on well equipped balconies and we would go again for sure! i hope we do!
Absolutely amazing holliday at VillaGG
I and my big family (in total 29 persons) have been staying at VillaGG and one other apartment in Podstrana for one week and we have had such an amazing holiday. The apartments had all that you ever will need AND the service that we got was outstanding. I have never been such impressed earlier when I have travelled. All help and all very valuable advises we got were more than perfekt.
Thank you so much Grgo and especially Ivo that helped us with everything we needed during the whole week. It was amazing!
I highly recommend these apartments and this place! And I really would like to come back!
Best regards from Carina and her big family:-)
Just Perfect.......Amazing
The villa is absolutely stunning and very well equipped with everything you need. The service provided by Ivo and Grgo was the best service I have ever received. Ivo could not do enough for us......we even broke down in the middle of nowhere and he came to collect us all!!! Croatia is the most beautiful country I have ever seen and it was made so much better by the service of team Villa GG :) they arranged day trips for us, private luxury yacht for the day, exclusive restaurants overlooking Hvar, Split etc and the most gorgeous food ever!!!! You MUST visit you definitely will not be disappointed!!
The 3 apartments worked well as one.
We were met by Grgo with Rakia, Wine, a couple of large plates of prosciutto, salami, cheeses and bread! what an amazing start to the holiday. Even though we were spring, the teenagers went straight to the pool. while the adults enjoyed a relaxing drink on the balcony. The apartments were very luxurious with all mod cons as well as the expected internet, TV, sound system and lights etc. We juggled the table and used the middle apartment for group meals with 18 sitting around enjoying life! It was an easy drive to Split and a great base, during our stay we included a day trip to Hvar.
Lovely holiday with friends
We rented the two floors for a group holiday before everyone went off to uni and were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the accommodation was; both floors were beautifully furnished (like the pictures provided) and had clearly been well looked after!
We were greeted by a spread of local meats and cheeses by GG, who spent the evening with us chatting and making us feel at home, as well as him taking time out of his day throughout our weeks stay making sure that everything was okay and helped us by pointing out all the different activities, pubs and restaurants there were around the area we were staying.
Although the accommodation isn't in Split, it's a two minute walk from the beach and extremely easy getting into the city by bus and even taxis back home which are reasonably priced.
Overall, we had such a great stay and would definitely go back as both the location and house were perfect for us!
Best home vacation rental ever!
This was the best experience we have ever had with a home rental. From the moment we arrived we knew that this was not just a business Grgo was running but a heart felt effort to be sure our experience in Croatia exceeded our expectations. We were welcomed with Croation goodies, cheese, meat and drinks. Grgo spent so much time helping us to plan our trip. His restaurant recommendations and tour suggestions were fabulous. We booked a couple of tours on our own but I highly recommend having Grgo book for you. He knows the best of the best in Croatia. We rented two floors, both beautiful with everything you would need. We stayed one week but you really need two weeks in order to see as much as possible and still have some time for R&R. Grgo is always a phone call away to help you with anything you need. It was an amazing trip.
From the Owner
"A unique type of accommodation in a triple unit villa consisted of 3 independent entire floor apartments (top, middle and first floor) that can be rented together or separately depending or your needs bringing you the best aspects out of a villa, apartment, flat and a house like you never experienced before. From 2017 In order to have a top class complete organized holiday we now offer our CLASSIC and EXCLUSIVE holiday packages to book together with the Villa GG for a complete holiday experience"
Activity and Interests
Villa GG is situated in Split Podstrana, the capital of southern Croatia (Dalmatia region), just 100 meters from the beach, it will be the beautiful base from where you will explore the beauties of Croatia.
Split is the center point for those exploring and sightseeing Croatia's romantic coastline and extraordinary islands like Hvar, Brac, Vis, Solta and Korcula.
Visitors can spend days visiting famous sightseeing locations on the islands as well as on the coastline where the medieval city of Trogir, national parks Krka and Kornati islands or the Red and Blue lakes beside Imotski are only a few of famous sightseeing spots. In the end, why not take a trip to south to explore the world-famous city of Dubrovnik.
Various activities are available just a short walk from the villa like sailing, water skiing, water-sports, diving, volleyball, tennis, speedboat hiring, Casino, Spa, Wellness, boat excursions to the islands
There is an old part of the village Podstrana situated in the mountains with a splendid view of the whole area, most worth visiting. The beach is along the coastline 7km, the sea is often calm, clear and most of all children friendly and suitable for swimming.
Golf: A little golf course is open just 2 km from the villa, Golf club Split
Ski: The closest ski resort is at Kupres (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 1,5h hour driving from the villa
Rental rates
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
May 2017
6 May 2017 - 2 Jun 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
June 2017
3 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 20 guests; add £84 per night, per additional guest
July & August 2017
1 Jul 2017 - 1 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 20 guests; add £84 per night, per additional guest
September 2017
2 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 20 guests; add £84 per night, per additional guest
My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 20 guests; add £84 per night, per additional guest
Additional pricing information
|No additional mandatory fees
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From the Owner
"Surrounded by spectacular sea views, being close to the beach, near urban, historic and natural attractions, but again enough far from city noise, Villa GG is your perfect place for a relaxed, romantic and an adventurous Croatia holiday. From 2017 In order to have a top class complete organized holiday we now offer our CLASSIC and EXCLUSIVE holiday packages to book together with the Villa GG for a complete holiday experience"
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- Adventure
- Family
- Historic
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Activities Guide
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- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Filtered Water
- Fireplace ...
- Firewood
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- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
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- Living Room ...
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Mosquito Magnet
- Paper Towels
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- Printer
- Sofa Bed
- Sunbed
- Telephone ...
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided ...
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- 4 Ring Stove
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- Car Optional
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Location Type
- beach
- city centre
- mountain
- near the sea
- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
- town
- bay
- botanical garden
- caves
- churches
- cinemas
- live theatre
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation centre
- restaurants
- ruins
- synagogues
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horse riding
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness centre
- groceries
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- golf pass optional
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Since the creation of the School Safety Patrol program in 1922 by the Chicago Motor Club, millions of youthful volunteers have served as School Safety Patrollers in more than 30 countries. CAA/AAA Clubs sponsor School Safety Patrol programs in more than 50,000 schools.
CAA Saskatchewan has coordinated and managed the School Safety Patrol program since 1951 and now, approximately 4,386 patrollers assist in 65 communities with approximately 153 schools around the province. CAA Saskatchewan supplies training materials, stop paddles and reflective vests free of charge. Caps, toques and some other items are available at cost. There has never been a serious or fatal injury collision at a crosswalk controlled by our CAA School Safety Patrollers.
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The 26th annual CAA School Safety Patrol Jamboree took place on May 5-7th in Regina, SK. There were 77 patrollers and 23 chaperones and 3 CAA representatives. We travelled to and toured Government House, Royal Saskatchewan Museum the Saskatchewan Science Centre and the RCMP Heritage Centre. The jamboree also included activities such as a science show, bowling, and swimming. Neil Fisher, the 2016 Saskatchewanderer was our guest speaker. He talked about his experiences and congratulated our patrollers for their volunteer work and also attended some of the jamborees activities.
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CAA Saskatchewan also hosts an annual Provincial School Safety Patrol Jamboree to recognize and honour volunteer patrollers from around the province for helping their fellow students learn more about pedestrian and traffic safety. The jamboree is held every May in Regina (in conjunction with CAA School Safety Patrol Week), which is proclaimed by the provincial government's minister of education. The CAA School Safety Patrol Jamboree is attended by more than 120 patrollers and chaperones. The agenda includes visits to Government House and the Saskatchewan Science Centre. Entertainment and other fun activities are also part of the weekend festivities. In 2017 the jamboree dates are May 4, 5 and 6th.
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The only in-depth biographical account of the lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow.
Revered by his peers--Bono described his voice as "holy"--and idolized by his fans, musician Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. He was a mesmerizing performer on stage, yet also introverted and prone to mood swings. Enigmatic to the last, Ian Curtis died by his own hand on May 18, 1980.
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The UK Club works in co-operation with a number of industry associations and organisations to develop and distribute advice and information on various liability and claims related topics.
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MARS is the Mariners' Alerting and Reporting Scheme. A confidential reporting system run by the Nautical Institute to allow full reporting of accidents (and near misses) without fear of litigation. MARS reports are available to download from the loss prevention section of this website or through the Nautical Institute website.
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The result of Kleinfeld's tremendous changes was been a thriving company, but a demoralized workforce. This result highlighted the problem with instituting change and the types of internal resistance innovative managers have been forced to deal with when overhauling failing companies.
In fact, one of the primary concerns that employees have had when there has been any type of major corporate restructuring has been the fear of layoffs. When Spirit Aerosystems spun off from Boeing and was purchased by Onex Corp., its employees feared that layoffs were imminent. While there were some lay-offs, the majority of the employees were retained and were also highly compensated for their role in helping make Spirit's IPO successful. The retention of so much of the workforce reflected a major change in corporate strategy; cooperation between workers and management. This change was exceptionally notable because the motive behind Boeing's decision to spin-off Spirit was largely motivated by Spirit's high operating costs. However, by cooperating with the union to reduce job classification complexity and secure a wage reduction, Onex may have been able to transform a money-losing plant into a money-maker. They did this by sketching "out a scenario where workers could earn some $30,000 in stock and cash over five years as long as the IPO was successful." While Spirit's long-term success has yet to be determined, the IPO was a tremendous success. The IPO raised $1.4 billion, and "each Machinist is about to receive $61,440 in cash and stock." Furthermore, industry analysts have predicted that Spirit can expect to see financial success for the next few years.
In addition, many major corporate changes have occurred in the recent past, which has made it impossible to determine the impact of those changes. Antonio Perez, a former contender for the top position at Hewlett-Packard recently unveiled a plan to change Kodak's approach to computer peripherals. For years, printers have been created to be inexpensive to purchase, with the real profits coming from ink replacements. However, Kodak decided to change its approach in a dramatic fashion. While its new printers will be more expensive than those offered by competitors, the printers are geared towards printing photos, ink will be formulated to last for 100 years, and the replacement cartridges will cost half of other replacement cartridges. Interestingly enough, this change has not only challenged Kodak's existing business plan, but the business plan for the entire printer industry: "Those companies now rely on a razor-and-blade strategy, often discounting machines and making most of their profits on replacement cartridges." While this strategy has been successful, Kodak listened to consumer complaints, which centered on the high cost of ink, and decided to challenge the existing business model. Of course, this challenge was essential for Kodak; with falling film sales, the once-successful company had to do something to shore up falling profits, and it chose to focus on printers. However, to do so, Kodak had to focus on a formula change from ink-based to pigment-based, so that the ink could last longer, showing that internal changes in a company could be driven by external factors.
Even luxury brands, which have traditionally relied upon consistency and dependability for the majority of their sales, have had to move away from brand-name recognition in sales. One example of a luxury brand struggling to remain relevant in the modern world, which has seen a proliferation of upstart luxury brands in the past decade, was Chanel. However, rather than languish like other luxury brand companies, Chanel took an aggressive position; it chose to create a global leadership position to coordinate its worldwide efforts, and hired Maureen Chiquet in that position. Chiquet took an unusual stance; when discussing the launch of a new perfume, Chiquet made it clear that getting a huge share of the market was not her goal; instead she wanted the launch to concentrate on making the perfume appear exclusive and special. She also focused on consumer research, which has traditionally been neglected by luxury brands. What she found was that Chanel's marketing concentration had been missed out on the younger wealthy consumer. To change this, Chiquet has encouraged the sale of Chanel by the independent high-end boutiques that the young and the wealthy frequent. Although Chiquet has placed Chanel's focus on luxury goods, Chiquet has also employed strategies from her time at the Gap, and has encouraged merchants to buy more of the must-have items that they think will sale.
One reason that many companies have cited for avoiding change has been a concern that they will upset their existing management and workforce, compromising any success that has been earned. However, innovative leaders have recognized that some conflict in the workplace is inevitable. In a recent column, when asked by a reader how to pick a successor for his company, Jack and Suzy Welch encouraged the reader not to fear the changes that such a decision would create in the business environment. They pointed out that losing good leaders was a natural result of picking one person as a successor, and that such a result was not to be feared. On the contrary, the Welches asserted that "their departure will actually be a favor- for them and the company...because...keeping failed candidates around is too often disastrous. Each candidate's sense of letdown, compounded by the bad vibes of his or her followers, enervates the organization." The Welch's approach was interesting because it spoke of a reality that has oftentimes been unaddressed when discussing corporate change; even positive change can have negative short-term and long-term consequences, both for a corporation and for the people it employs, but that has not been a sufficient reason to avoid that change.
In addition, the Welches have addressed another reason that many leaders avoid change; the fear of looking stupid. Every employee, from the CEO of a company to its lowest-paid workers has made mistakes. Rather than ruining a person's reputation, the Welches suggested that acknowledging mistakes and making the changes necessary to correct them, may actually increase a person's reputation. They believe that "any company worth its salt will reward managers when they acknowledge they've hired wrong and swiftly repair the damage." While the Welches were speaking specifically of staffing mistakes, any type of mistake that has been costing a company productivity or placing an unfair burden on certain members of the staff has earned the same type of treatment.
The problem with a fear of change has been that companies who refuse to change fall behind their competitors. Even innovative companies can face these challenges. For example, when Dell launched its business model, it was nothing short of revolutionary. Dell's concept, which was "to bypass the middleman and sell custom-built computers directly to the consumer," changed the face of computer sales. Despite its innovative beginnings, or perhaps because of them, Dell fell prey to a problem that has plagued many successful companies: complacency. "While Dell broadened its product line, it never dealt with the vast improvements in the competition or used its lead in direct sales and the cash generated to invest in new business lines, talent, or innovation that could provide another competitive edge." Ultimately, it was Dell's inability to create new growth that made it lose its supremacy in the market place. Recently, Dell's founder, Michael Dell, came back on board as its leader, to help the company regain its former position in the marketplace. However, it has yet to be seen whether Michael Dell has what it takes to bring Dell back into such a position, because he had continued to adhere to Dell's old business model. Dell has continued to embrace a people-intensive growth strategy, focusing on hardware services, which happens to be the slowest-growing segment of the computer industry. Furthermore, Dell has yet to find more profitable growth areas. Although Dell's leaders have not been able to find these areas yet, they do seem to have come to the realization that they are going to have to embrace change if they are to succeed.
As these examples have demonstrated, change is necessary for survival. However, these examples have also demonstrated that even positive change can be met with negative attitudes if that change is not implemented in an appropriate manner. One example of positive change being met with a negative attitude has been the resistance that Kleinfeld encountered when he introduced his changes to Siemens. The workers there were very hostile to his perceived American style, despite the fact that those changes were largely positive for the workforce. In contrast, the changes that Onex made to Spirit's workforce were far more drastic. Onex laid off a significant portion of the workforce and had the rest of the workforce take a reduction in pay. One would imagine that these changes would be met with more resistance than the changes at Siemens, but the workforce at Onex was actually more receptive of the changes. The…[continue]
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This means training that is focused on increasing the knowledge economy of the transforming firm rather than in simply standardizing processes. According to the text by Chapman (2009), this may even call for a change in the linguistic approach to this process. Chapman advises that "training implies putting skills into people, when actually we should be developing people from the inside out, beyond skills, ie., facilitating learning. So focus
Change Management Organizational Change Organizational change aims at ensuring that the implementation of changes in an organization is smooth and successful. Moreover, it ensures that the benefits of these changes are achievable (Burke 2010). The introduction of social media and technology has recently had much effect on business in the recent past. Accessing information by the organization is easier nowadays thus; the need for introducing changes to business to cope with the
Change Management An organizational change in a company involves a major change in processes or systems such as organizational structure, business model, leadership direction, strategy, objectives and technology. In the retail business the focus is on customer service and growth often brings about changes. This paper will explore the organizational change happening in a regional retail store selling home furnishings and art. The store desires to expand its product offerings by opening
Organizational Change "Change implementation within an organization can…be conceptualized as an exercise in social influence, defined as the alteration or an attitude or behavior by one actor in response to another actor's actions… [and] one important dimension along which they vary is the extent to which they break with existing institutions in a field of activity…" (Battilana, et al., 2012). When companies need to make major changes -- do to the emerging
Exploring the complex web of meaning and interpretation attached to concepts like nostalgia would illuminate aspects of resistance in ways that current rationality-based theories do not. Greater attention to affect, identity, symbolism, aesthetics, and related subjects would provide a useful balance to change and innovation research. It is important to acknowledge the many sides of human beings and consider how they may figure in starting, sustaining, and resisting change. We
Organizational Change and the Lessons Learnt Process Change is often inevitable. Indeed, in today's increasingly competitive marketplace, businesses must embrace change or perish. Change in this case could assume various dimensions including the implementation of various cost cutting measures, adoption of new technology, etc. Change for me came knocking when I was appointed team leader. Although this provided me with a unique opportunity to further enhance my leadership skills, it did
Change Management in Public Organizations Change management involves an organization moving through adjustments to bring it into a different point in its development (Anderson & Anderson, 2001). Companies are almost always changing and growing, but when change management is involved these changes are calculated and they take place in a planned way. The goal is to move the company forward so that it can continue to grow and develop with the


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A host of Hollyweirders touched down in the Big Apple last night for the NYC premiere if The Amazing Spiderman 2.
In addition to actor Jamie Foxx, who stars in the film and brought his adorable daughter Annalise along for some red carpet fun and Alicia Keys, who is featured on the soundtrack and coupled up with hubby Swizz Beatz, also in attendance was supermodel Selita Ebanks and The Game actress Brittany Daniel.
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