The Detroit Pistons’ biggest concerns entering the 2017 off-season

Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond can be a great basketball player.

Not only has Drummond proven himself as a ferocious rebounder, but he’s proven himself as a player with plenty of ways to go.

Numbers from this year have proven Drummond’s played similar and somewhat better from last year. If that’s the case, what’s the problem with Detroit’s center entering this offseason? It’s his role.

Drummond’s demands the balls on offense. As he rightfully deserves to demand the ball as a franchise player, if he is a franchise player, the question is should he receive it?

Drummond’s offensive game isn’t fully there. The big man isn’t automatic with his hooks and his free throw execution stills serves as a problem. When he does get the ball, he’s often either outside the paint and out of position for a quality hook, or he’s fouled down low and sent to the free throw line.

Drummond could easily and drastically improve his game and become an offensive monster. Though, if he doesn’t, Van Gundy needs to redefine his role.

Is Drummond capable of becoming a legit offensive threat as a Piston or will he always be a mediocre offensive player who gets his points from dunks, put-backs, and the occasional free throw?

Detroit can no longer afford to move the ball down low and get nothing out of it so something needs to change.