NOTE FROM THE UNDERGROUND

William F. Reed

November 10, 1997

While newly acquired Brian Williams was the object of much preseason attention, the Pistons and their opponents were noting that Detroit's other Williams, forward Jerome (right), was beginning to blossom in his second season. "Jerome's active, he's a rebounder, he runs the floor very well and has a great nose for the ball," Pistons coach Doug Collins said after one preseason game. Jerome Williams was more cautious. "I made some mistakes tonight," he said. "I need to be prepared not to make those mistakes again."