Pistons' coach Michael Curry would like forward Tayshaun Prince to be more assertive on the offensive end this season.

"I expect Tayshaun to be an All-Star," Curry said. "He's been playing at that level and by taking Antonio McDyess out of the starting lineup allows more things to be run for Tay; it's one less guy we have to worry about getting shots for.

"That and the way we want to run and play this season should produce more opportunities for Tayshaun."

Detroit's new head coach expects Prince to shoot, score, and distribute more this season.

"I told Tay, we want more out of him," Curry said. "We want him to handle the ball more and make decisions. We want him to post more and score more. We are asking a lot of out Tay and in return we are asking him to help us help put him in positions where he can be aggressive and use all of his skills."