11-30-2023, 04:40 PM
Going back to the S.Bey vs J.Green discussion a couple of posters pointed out that the Pistons have no real system in place. Just giving young players minutes and the freedom to chuck away isn't enough. Can lead to bad habits. Bey wasn't the next PG/Kawhi and asking him to create for himself wasn't doing him any favors. Same for other prospects. Especially guards and wings. Terrible shot selection combined with high turnover numbers because players are doing too much.
This year it is Cunningham. They are all in on the idea that he can play a Doncic-like role. Not willing to admit that his handles and shot creation aren't good enough for a player with a usage in the Harden/Luka/Westbrook range.
On top of that they have a number of bench guys that are playing for their own numbers. Fighting for another contract in the league (Burks, Sasser, Knox). No matter what happens when they are on the floor they are going to look for their own shot. A little bit like Hardy.
Taking tanking too far. Always thought that it would be Presti/OKC that ends up in a situation like this but they have more talent and only tanked for two seasons.
This year it is Cunningham. They are all in on the idea that he can play a Doncic-like role. Not willing to admit that his handles and shot creation aren't good enough for a player with a usage in the Harden/Luka/Westbrook range.
On top of that they have a number of bench guys that are playing for their own numbers. Fighting for another contract in the league (Burks, Sasser, Knox). No matter what happens when they are on the floor they are going to look for their own shot. A little bit like Hardy.
Taking tanking too far. Always thought that it would be Presti/OKC that ends up in a situation like this but they have more talent and only tanked for two seasons.
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