An easier East?
The Eastern Conference doesn’t have as many legitimate teams as it did last year. LeBron James’ decision to move west has a lot to do with that.
The main reason why Detroit Pistons fans should have optimism is due to the lack of quality opponents in their conference.
Off rip, you know that Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto are the favorites. Milwaukee, Miami, and Indiana would be in that next tier.
I see no reason why the Pistons couldn’t be in that second tier of teams, and possibly hosting a first-round series, while squeezing out their first series win in over a decade.
Despite the abundance of empty red seats last season at Little Caesars Arena, I believe this is the year that Pistons fans have been waiting for. Attendance should rise with a full year of Blake Griffin and a healthy roster.
A new coaching staff, competent front office, solid pieces that appear to fit personnel-wise, and a weak division?
This should be a year that the city has been waiting for.