Tim Hardaway Jr joined the Pistons in an offseason trade that sent Quentin Grimes and three future second-round picks to Dallas. The 11-year NBA veteran has appeared in 66 games this season, averaging 10.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc on 5.7 attempts per game. His floor spacing has helped maximize Detroit’s offense around Cunningham, averaging 25.6 points, 9.3 assists, and 6.1 rebounds across 65 games. “Just being one of the designated shooters for the team really helps the guard play, especially with Cade,” Hardaway told Sportskeeda. “It helps space the floor—not only for myself, but also for Tobias, [Malik Beasley], and a lot of other guys that came in with that.
So just having that positive impact, bringing that maturity, and having multiple guys who understand what it takes to win ball games—guys who’ve been playing at a high level for many years—that’s key. We just try to do whatever we can to bring that to the group, bring that attention to detail, and all that good stuff.”
by Hoops Hype