The Detroit Pistons are coming off the most successful season they’ve had in 17 years, a year led by young, homegrown talent in Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, and Jalen Duren.
Ku you are spot on with this article. While I think the Ausar and Duren pairing works, does it really maximize Ausar to the most potential? I think not, and I don't really see a path towards championship contention unless Ausar improves as a shooter. Naturally, that leads me to think Duren may be the oddman out as I think Stew is too valuable to the team.
One question I have is do we think adding Ivey over THJ will provide any relief to the half-court offense? Enough to overcome Duren and Ausar's defencies?
It is a tough position to be in and I don't envy Langdon's job!
Indiana figured it out after a rough start. They do have a stretch big, though. Can you see Ivey being kind of a Nesmith meets McConnell? 3 point option with Cade, chaotic mid-range guy without.
Ivey would have to really increase his three-point volume and POA defense. FWIW, I don't believe Ivey is the potential "issue" here. If he can become a more efficient player at the rim, he might be the reason they figure it out.
It’s hard not to think we win the 1st round with Stew and Ivey healthy.
At the very least with Stew!
Ku you are spot on with this article. While I think the Ausar and Duren pairing works, does it really maximize Ausar to the most potential? I think not, and I don't really see a path towards championship contention unless Ausar improves as a shooter. Naturally, that leads me to think Duren may be the oddman out as I think Stew is too valuable to the team.
One question I have is do we think adding Ivey over THJ will provide any relief to the half-court offense? Enough to overcome Duren and Ausar's defencies?
It is a tough position to be in and I don't envy Langdon's job!
Ivey should bring a bit more creation than THJ could, but idk how much that changes the overall issue of spacing with Ausar/Duren
Indiana figured it out after a rough start. They do have a stretch big, though. Can you see Ivey being kind of a Nesmith meets McConnell? 3 point option with Cade, chaotic mid-range guy without.
Ivey would have to really increase his three-point volume and POA defense. FWIW, I don't believe Ivey is the potential "issue" here. If he can become a more efficient player at the rim, he might be the reason they figure it out.