The NBA offseason marches on as the 2017 NBA Summer League approaches with games getting underway on July 1st, and the Detroit Pistons’ roster has been announced.
The Detroit Pistons summer league is set begin in Orlando this week and their Summer League roster has been announced.
#Pistons roster for Orlando Summer League, headlined by Luke Kennard and Henry Ellenson. pic.twitter.com/uS70kAFEYy
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) June 27, 2017
The focal points of this team should be this year’s first round pick Luke Kennard, and last year’s draft picks Henry Ellenson and Michael Gbinije. Piston fans will be able to get a first look at Kennard and his “polished offensive game” as Stan Van Gundy would say.
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It will also be interesting to see Ellenson again after a year in the NBA in which he wasn’t given much playing time. Stan Van Gundy should hope to see these guys perform well vs this type of competition.
Another interesting name to keep an eye on is Pierre Jackson. The former Baylor point guard has played stints in the G-League, Europe, and with the Dallas Mavericks last season.
He most likely won’t be on the Pistons roster next year but is a fun player to watch.
Here is the Pistons summer league schedule with all games being shown on NBA TV.
Pistons summer league schedule:
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) June 27, 2017
July 1 vs. OKC at 5 PM
July 2 vs. NYK at 1 PM
July 4 vs. MIA at 5 PM
July 5 vs. CHA at 3 PM
July 6 TBD
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Overall, Piston fans get a chance to see some of their recent draft picks play and show a little bit of what they can do. What Piston player are you most excited to watch this year at Summer League?