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Every Detroit Pistons’ best game of the 2018-19 season

By David Borowicz

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) (2nd from right) is swarmed by teammates in the corner after nailing the winning basket. Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons. in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lost 106-104 on a last second shot. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) (2nd from right) is swarmed by teammates in the corner after nailing the winning basket. Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons. in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lost 106-104 on a last second shot. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 23: Jose Calderon #81 of the Detroit Pistons defends against Alex Len #25 of the Atlanta Hawks in the first half during an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on December 23, 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. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

Jose Calderon

This is Calderon’s second stint with the Pistons. The first time he arrived at the tail end of the 2012-13 season. He was expected to be the starting point guard but that was a long six seasons ago and Calderon is no where near the player he was back in those days.

Calderon, who is always one of the leagues most reliable floor generals with a high assist-to-turnover ratio looked washed up on the court this season. At 37 years of age and his 16th NBA season that is pretty much the case.

Calderon is simply too old to keep up with the much younger talent in the NBA nowadays. He was signed to be a mentor, third point guard that would not see the floor too often but with injuries to Reggie Jackson, Calderon was forced to play way more minutes than would be ideal at this stage in his career.

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While Pistons fans collectively cringed every time Calderon was forced to take the floor, he did put together some solid games even at his advanced age. His best game of the season came against the Celtics when he put up 5 points, 8 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals.

The franchise has moved on from both their backup point guards this season signing the former MVP Derrick Rose, as well as Tim Frazier who is leaps and bounds better than Calderon as a third point guard.

Overall, Calderon has had a great career and was an excellent floor general. Father time is undefeated and after 16 long seasons it appears to be time Calderon retires from the NBA.

Best Game of Season:

12/15/2018 vs BOS – 5 points / 8 assists / 2 rebounds / 3 steals (2/3 field goals; 1/2 free throws)

Other Notable Games:

12/10/2018 vs PHI – 11 points / 4 assists / 1 rebound (5/7 field goals; 1/2 free throws)

12/09/2018 vs NOP – 0 points / 9 assists / 4 rebounds / 2 steals

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