The Pistons have had a very eventful summer with the NBA draft and free agency. Starting off by the Piston’s shocking decision to trade the draft rights to Kevin Porter Jr. and drafting France’s player Sekou Doumbouya. Many believe that Sekou was actually an upgrade and a huge steal in the draft. At 6’9 229lbs his upside seems to be a player like Demarcus Cousins but with the mobility and handles of a point guard. Many Pistons fans can’t wait to see the young 18-year-old hit the NBA hardwood this summer.
If that wasn’t enough the Pistons shocked the league for a second time by signing former MVP Derrick Rose to a 2-year $15 million contract this summer. The former league MVP finished last season averaging 18PPG 4.3APG & 2.7RPG for the Minnesota Timberwolves with a season high 50-point performance. Rose was one of eleven players to put up 50 points in a single game last season.
The Pistons also acquired some other solid free agent pickups including Markieff Morris and Tim Frazier. Markieff Morris finished last season averaging 9.4PPG 4.6RPG & 1.4APG for the Oklahoma City Thunder and now is joining the former team of his brother Marcus Morris. He’s a high-volume shooter and adds some scoring to the Pistons already packed roster. Point guard Tim Frazier will be able to play third string behind Derrick Rose & Reggie Jackson. This will give the two veteran point guards relief if need be.
The Pistons are still looking for a backup center behind Andre Drummond since Thon Maker usually plays the 4. JaVale McGee has been in the organization’s consideration for the back up spot. The Former Laker center finished last season with 12PPG & 7.5RPG. He met with the Pistons last Monday, but much news hasn’t followed. Many believe that he is waiting for Kawhi’s free agency decision to plan out the best course of action for him being on a successful team going forward. So, for now we wait.
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