Pistons players fill the practice facility getting ready for photos and media interviews. Detroit seems revitalized with new energy. The Pistons have added great pieces to their roster this offseason in the rookie Sekou Doumbouya from France, former league MVP Derrick Rose, and the reigning big3 league MVP Joe Johnson. The team seems to be optimistic about what they can accomplish with this new Pistons squad.
Players seem to be excited to be playing along side the former league MVP Derrick Rose. Andre Drummond speaks on his new teammate.
“I think he’s better than what he was at and I’m glad he’s on my team.It shows his fight, his mental toughness.He didn’t allow those injuries to get him down. Most people would be really depressed and upset about their situation of not being able to play so long.“
Ed Stefanski also had high praises for the veteran point guard:
“Derrick had a terrific year last year, he brings that grit, that grime, he’s been through the wars, he knows what it’s all about“
This has been a big offseason for the All-Star SF Black Griffin also. He’s been training in New York all summer with the Chris Brickley whose recognized as one of the top NBA trainers. He’s been working on his jump-shota lot and I’m interested to see what he puts together this season coming of an All-Star year. Blake Griffin spoke on the Pistons offseason and their new squad:
“I thought we did an unbelievable job, especially given our circumstances with how our team is structured with the salary cap and restrictions we have.We added some guys who are very good basketball players. Not only Derrick and Tony, but Markieff, Tim, Joe. All these guys are very good basketball players and have been around and understand what it takes to win. I think our depth as a team has grown this year and also our experience.“
Derrick Rose himself seems to be very optimistic about the teams potential. He explained that he has championship aspirations with the Pistons:
“Now I want to win. The only thing on my résumé I’m missing is a championship and being here, seeing what happened last year with the Raptors in (the) East, you never know what can happen.”
Well Pistons fans have a lot to be excited about this season. The Eastern-conference is probably more open than it’s been in years with LeBron in the west, and KD out recovering from an Achilles injury. Pistons have a great chance to take the East by storm.
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