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Detroit Pistons: Way-too-early starting lineup projections

By Brenden Welper

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 1: Blake Griffin #23 and Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons high five during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 1, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 1: Blake Griffin #23 and Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons high five during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 1, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Projected point guard: Reggie Jackson

NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 31: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles against Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks in the first quarter during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 31: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles against Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks in the first quarter during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

To no one’s surprise, Reggie Jackson will start at point guard next season.

Injuries to Jackson have derailed Detroit’s playoff hopes the last two years. He missed the first 21 games of the 2016-17 season due to treatment for left knee tendonitis, and a UCL sprain on his right thumb.

Last year, Jackson suffered a Grade 3 right ankle sprain during a December victory against the Indiana Pacers. He missed the next 24 games before returning on March 20.

When healthy, the 28-year-old is one of the better pick-and-roll ball handlers in the game.

But he’s played just 97 games since leading the Pistons to the playoffs in 2015-16. Their success will largely be determined on whether or not Jackson can remain on the floor.

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