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Greg Monroe out vs. Magic, will try to play this season

By Dan Feldman

Mar 24, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (L) and forward Greg Monroe (R) walk off the court just after the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won 108-104. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (L) and forward Greg Monroe (R) walk off the court just after the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won 108-104. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press:

"Monroe will miss his sixth straight game tonight, when the Pistons face the Orlando Magic"

"“I’ve always been a person that plays,” Monroe said this morning at the Amway Center. “That’s my job. That’s something I’ve always done.“I didn’t ask for this. This is something that just happened. When I’m feeling healthy, when I feel everything is totally 100%, I’ll probably play.”"

I once again salute Monroe’s professionalism, but I still think he should take his time returning.

There’s no sense risking further injury during a lost season as he approaches free agency. For the Pistons, they’re better off losing and improving draft position.

Then again, maybe they’re better off – i.e., more likely to lose – with Monroe in the lineup.

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