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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 26: Glenn Robinson III #40 of the Indiana Pacers shoots a foul shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 26, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 26: Glenn Robinson III #40 of the Indiana Pacers shoots a foul shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 26, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

#8 Glenn Robinson III

A lot of fans were excited by the addition of Glenn Robinson III over the summer.

As a Michigan alumnus, he will almost certainly be a fan favorite for the Pistons this season. His two-year, $8.3 million contract could end up being a huge value, as he has the size to theoretically become a solid defender on the wing.

As far as his offense goes, he should be the most effective option at the small forward position. He’s only had one season where he put up a high-volume of shots, but in that season he was able to put up a stellar 39 percent 3-point shooting percentage on roughly two attempts per game.

While his numbers are encouraging, he hasn’t put up enough volume of shots over his career to say definitively that he will be the starting small forward.

A lot of Pistons fans have been debating between him and Stanley Johnson all summer, and that battle likely won’t be decided until the first game, if even then.

For what it’s worth, I slightly favor Stanley Johnson, which I’ll get to more later.

I do think Robinson has a high offensive ceiling, and, in theory, he should have the physical attributes to play solid wing defense.

However, he is coming off an ankle injury, and his defensive execution after returning last season left much to be desired. It’ll be an interesting battle to monitor through the preseason.

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