Superstars usually make everyone around them better.  In Allen Iverson’s case, he makes everyone around him worse.  Well, they usually just stand around and watch as he dribbles the ball and ruins any flow in the offense.

However, the good thing for the Detroit Pistons is Allen Iverson’s hurt and Richard Hamilton is finally back in the starting lineup, where he so rightfully belongs.  Detroit was 4-12 with Rip coming off the bench.  And now with Allen Iverson riding the bench with a stiff back, the Pistons are finally playing good basketball winning their last two games including a 105-95 victory today over the World Champion Boston Celtics.

If the Pistons want to have a chance in making any sort of run in this years’ playoffs, they should keep Allen Iverson off the court for as long as they can.  Hopefully, his stiff back will hold him out for the remainder of the season.  And if not, there is no way Allen should be inserted back into the starting lineup.