Detroit Pistons Preview 2021

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Oct 13

Our Detroit Pistons preview 2021 notes that from 1983 through 2009 missed the playoffs just five times. During that time, they made it to the final five times, winning the championship three times. But since the 2009-2010 season, this once powerful franchise has been to the postseason just twice. Both times the Pistons were swept in the First Round. Also, during that time, they never finished higher than third in the division and eighth in the NBA East. Last year, Detroit, for the second season in a row, won just 20 games. Last season, they finished last in the conference and in the division.

Pistons Frontcourt

The best part of this Pistons’ frontcourt is at power forward. That because seven-year vet Jerami Grant, who came to Detroit last season, anchors that position. Last season, Grant averaged 33.9 MPG and 22.3 PPG. Both were career bests. Still, as the season wore on his productivity fell off and he ended up shooting just 42.9 percent from the field. Our Detroit Pistons preview 2021 observes that two vets come in the back up, Kelly Olynyk and Trey Lyles.

Both small forward Saddiq Bey and center Isaiah Stewart are young. Also, both have shown a lot of potential and growth in a short amount of time. Both still have a long way to go. Both positions are light when it comes to backups.

Detroit Pistons Preview – Backcourt

Killian Hayes joined the team last season. This year, Detroit drafted point man Cade Cunningham. Expect Hayes to continue to start at the point while Cunningham takes over the shooting guard spot. Hayes is talented, but last year he had a rough rookie season. He missed three months due to injury and then struggled when he came back. The hope is that he can get on track this season. Additionally, as the first pick of 2021, Cunningham is expected to contribute immediately. The capable Josh Jackson, who has four seasons of NBA experience, backs him up.