Talking Pistons in Central Division preview podcast

Apr 11, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) battle for the ball during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) battle for the ball during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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I recently participated in a Central Division preview podcast with Daniel Leroux of RealGM and Nate Duncan of Basketball Insiders.

Of course, we discussed LeBron James, Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers. But there was plenty of Pistons analysis, as well. If you want to jump around to just that, here are Detroit topics with times:

  • 1:40 Stan Van Gundy’s impact
  • 2:25 Van Gundy’s coaching vs. general managing
  • 3:55 Lineups using Greg Monroe, Josh Smith and Andre Drummond
  • 5:20 Monroe’s free agency
  • 7:31 Monroe’s long-term fit with Drummond
  • 25:40 Nate predicts the Pistons will improve
  • 34:10 I steal Nate’s pick of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as a breakout player

Listen here.