Five goals for Reggie Bullock in the 2017-18 season

4. Crash the (offensive) glass

If there’s one continuous trend throughout Bullock’s career, it’s the disparity between his offensive and defensive rebounding ability.

His per 36 numbers are more telling of the gap that exists between the two: 0.9 offensive rebounds per game compared to 3.9 defensive rebounds per game. Bullock is three times more likely to come down with the ball on the defensive end.

Controlling the glass has always been more difficult for the team on offense. They’re acting, as opposed to the defense which is reacting. The most successful teams extend possessions through reliable offensive rebounding.

The Detroit Pistons were eighth in the league when it came to offensive rebounds per game (11.1) last season. But that’s due in large part Andre Drummond grabbing 4.3 a night.

So when Drummond is on the bench, perimeter players like Bullock need to step up. In his case, that means following your shot. It puts pressure on the defense, since they usually forget to box out the shooter.

Bullock does this from time to time. But it should be a habit by now.