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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Six hours before game time Monday -- while his teammates were eating lunch, watching movies, or already catching their afternoon nap -- Richard Hamilton was alone on the basketball court, weaving full-speed through imaginary screens and defenders, making sharp cuts and taking crisp passes from a lone assistant coach.And hitting shots from everywhere, sweating like he'd just played an entire period.
"This is what I do now. This is where my energy goes. It helps me get rid of the frustration of not playing in the games,'' Hamilton told FanHouse after his solitary workout was finished. "It keeps me ready for whatever is going to happen, and it keeps me from going crazy.''
Hamilton, a key player for the Pistons for so many years, has been reduced to forgotten man at the end of the bench, knowing he was unlikely to play even before Monday night's game began against the Magic.
He may have averaged at least 17 points in each of his eight previous seasons with the Pistons, but he has lost his starting role -- and any role -- as the Pistons try to restructure their team.
From star to just standing around.
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Source: http://nba.fanhouse.com/2011/01/24/richard-hamilton-goes-from-detroit-star-to-forgotten-man/
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