Coming into the 2024–25 season, the small forward spot was one of the Detroit Pistons’ most intriguing areas. Ausar Thompson made an early splash as a rookie but eventually hit a wall and was later sidelined by a blood clot. At the trade deadline last season, the Pistons added Simone Fontecchio, who impressed with 15.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in 16 appearances, but an … [Read more...] about How Strong Was the Pistons Small Forward Rotation In 2024-25?
Tobias Harris’ Impact: Grading the Pistons’ Power Forward Rotation
The Detroit Pistons knew they needed help at the power forward position this season. Last season, that role was played by committee, with Isaiah Stewart, Bojan Bogdanović, Isaiah Livers, and even rookie Ausar Thompson all logging minutes there. Each player offered something unique, but the constant rotation showed a lack of consistency. Enter Trajan Langdon, whose first … [Read more...] about Tobias Harris’ Impact: Grading the Pistons’ Power Forward Rotation
Grading Detroit Pistons Centers: Strength, Growth, and Grit Shown
There was quiet optimism surrounding the Detroit Pistons’ center rotation entering the season. Jalen Duren looked to build after his promising first two seasons, despite the inconsistencies that came with them. Isaiah Stewart returned to his natural role at center after spending the previous year as a stretch-four experiment. And Paul Reed, a high-energy big waived by the … [Read more...] about Grading Detroit Pistons Centers: Strength, Growth, and Grit Shown
Pistons Basketball Culture Shift: Grading Coach, GM, Owner, Fans
Success starts with stability—something the Detroit Pistons had lacked for far too long. In the 2024 offseason, owner Tom Gores made it the franchise’s top priority, moving on from Monty Williams and Troy Weaver and bringing in J.B. Bickerstaff and Trajan Langdon to chart a new course. The results came fast. The Pistons improved by 30 wins and even notched two playoff victories … [Read more...] about Pistons Basketball Culture Shift: Grading Coach, GM, Owner, Fans
Grading the Pistons’ 2024-25 Shooting Guard Rotation and Impact
The Detroit Pistons made it a priority to stabilize the shooting guard position this offseason. President Trajan Langdon reshaped the shooting guard depth chart after a 2023–24 season with ten players at the spot. His goal was clear: bring consistency, veteran presence, and scoring to complement rising guard Jaden Ivey. One of Langdon’s first moves was trading Quentin Grimes to … [Read more...] about Grading the Pistons’ 2024-25 Shooting Guard Rotation and Impact