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Detroit Pistons Season Wrap: The Reserves

By Ash Vanclay

Apr 12, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts on the sidelines against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts on the sidelines against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20) drives toward the net as Detroit Pistons guard Michael Gbinije (9) defends during the third quarter of the preseason game at the Wells Fargo Center. The Pistons won 97-76. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20) drives toward the net as Detroit Pistons guard Michael Gbinije (9) defends during the third quarter of the preseason game at the Wells Fargo Center. The Pistons won 97-76. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /

Michael Gbinije

Michael Gbinije played in 9 games and averaged 3.5 minutes per game. Gbinije averaged 0.4 points per game, 0.3 rebounds per game, and 0.2 assists per game. Gbinije shot 10 percent from the field, did not make a three, and made all of his free throws..

It was really a nothing season for Gbinije this season. After only appearing in nine NBA games, we didn’t really get a chance to evaluate him properly. He struggled with injuries in his rookie season, to the extent where he was only able to play in 16 of 50 games for the Grand Rapids Drive. In those 16 games he averaged 12 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 1.8 assists per game, and 1.9 steals per game.

His focus this offseason will be getting and remaining healthy. He will continue to intrigue the Detroit Pistons with his size (6’7) at the point guard position and the versatility to play and guard the two and three spots.

Chances he remains a Piston: 100 percent. He is under contract for 2 more years, and with how little he played, he is unlikely to be a trade target. The only way I can see him leaving is if he is needed as a salary filler in a trade.

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