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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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Feb 8, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Boban Marjanovic (51) gets defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Jose Calderon (5) and center Ivica Zubac (40) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons won 121-102. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Boban Marjanovic (51) gets defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Jose Calderon (5) and center Ivica Zubac (40) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons won 121-102. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Boban Marjanovic

Boban Marjanovic played in 35 games and averaged 8.4 minutes per game. Marjanovic averaged 5.5 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, 0.3 assists per game, 0.3 blocks per game. Marjanovich shot 54.5% from the field, did not attempt a 3, and 81% free throw shooting.

Marjanovic, the “per 36 minute superstar”, averages 23.4 points and 16 rebounds per 36 minutes. Played extended minutes over the last 4 games of the season and averaged 15.75 points and 10.25 rebounds per game. He demonstrated he was more than capable of taking over the backup center position.

Marjanovic has obvious movement limitations due to his sheer size (7’3), however usually maintains a good position on defense, and always has a matchup advantage on offense. He usually always seals his defender well in the post and is a good offensive option. Look for him to finish some games next season if Andre Drummond does not improve his free throw percentage.

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Chances he remains a Piston: 100 percent. With two years left on his contract, Pistons fans would riot if the cult hero was moved. He’s proved that he can handle solid minutes and will start next season as the backup center.

All stats taken from stats.NBA.com or stats.NBADleague.com unless otherwise stated. All contract information taken from basketball-reference.com.

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