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Detroit Pistons: Ranking their five most valuable players

By Travis Gibbs

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 27: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons high fives fans after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 27, 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 - JANUARY 27: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons high fives fans after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 27, 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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1. Reggie Jackson

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There’s no way around it. Over the last two seasons, the Pistons missed the postseason and Jackson was always the missing piece to the puzzle.

Last season, they 27-18 with Jackson on the floor. Without him, they were just 12-25. Injuries have been Jackson’s issue as well.

He missed a large chunk of games last season because of a severe ankle sprain that held him out longer than expected.

Jackson was one of the big reasons why the Pistons were in the postseason in 2016. He averaged 18 points and six assists per game while averaging nearly 36 percent from three-point range.

If the front court continues to improve their shooting, Jackson’s ability to slice a defense and penetrate will become even more valuable.

He’s not the best player on this team skill-wise but he’s by far the most valuable. If the Detroit Pistons want to do anything significant this season, they will need a big year out of Jackson.

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