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Power ranking the 2018-19 Detroit Pistons: Who tops the list?

By Andrew Brewster

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 07: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors defends against Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons in the second half of an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on March 7, 2018 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. The Raptors defeat the Pistons 121-119. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - MARCH 07: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors defends against Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons in the second half of an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on March 7, 2018 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. The Raptors defeat the Pistons 121-119. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – MARCH 26: Reggie Bullock #25 and Stanley Johnson #7 of the Detroit Pistons exchange hand shakes during team introductions prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 26, 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – MARCH 26: Reggie Bullock #25 and Stanley Johnson #7 of the Detroit Pistons exchange hand shakes during team introductions prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 26, 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

With training camp right around the corner, Andrew Brewster put together his power rankings of the Detroit Pistons’ roster. Check out where each player lands entering the 2018-19 season.

If you look at the Detroit Pistons’ salary sheet for 2018-19, there is some cause for concern.

The fourth and fifth highest-paid players are Jon Leuer and Langston Galloway.  Leuer, it should be noted, barely played last season and is currently recovering from another injury suffered in the off-season.

Blake Griffin is being paid a large fortune despite not playing a full 82-game season since his rookie year.

Reggie Jackson is going to get just over $17 million (about Galloway and Leuer’s salaries, combined) for his services this season, and might not ever be the same player he was when he came to the team.

And, much to the chagrin of Detroit fans, Josh Smith is still the seventh highest-paid “player” on this team.

However, there are some bright spots.

Reggie Bullock, Luke Kennard, Stanley Johnson, and Glenn Robinson III are all solid players, each of whom make under $5 million this season.

The new rookie additions, Khyri Thomas and Bruce Brown, look ready to contribute on the wing at least on defense.

Finally, the Pistons added Jose Calderon to make sure Ish Smith can stay on the second unit where he is a deadly play maker.

I will be omitting Reggie Hearn, Keenan Evans, and Johnny Hamilton from this list.

Hearn is currently designated as a two-way player, but I don’t foresee him carrying that designation into the season.  We haven’t seen Evans yet, and Hamilton is likely just a training camp body who will end up in the G League with the Grand Rapids Drive.

Now, here are your 2018-19 Detroit Pistons ranked from worst to first.

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