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Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Bruce Brown’s profile

By Sean McFadden

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 22: Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons takes a shot against Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game Four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on April 22, 2019 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 Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 22: Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons takes a shot against Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game Four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on April 22, 2019 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 Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – APRIL 22: Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons takes a shot against Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game Four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on April 22, 2019 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 Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

Bruce Brown was a surprise starter for the Detroit Pistons last season. He’s second in the Piston Powered player previews for the 2019-20 season.

With the 42nd pick of the 2018 NBA draft, the Detroit Pistons selected combo-guard Bruce Brown from the University of Miami (FL).

Brown, who spent two years with the Hurricanes, drew intrigue due to his combination of size (6-foot-5, 202 pounds), speed,and athleticism. Although Brown injured his foot midway through his sophomore season at Miami, he showed solid defensive upside and potential as a scorer in transition, making him a lock for the 2018 draft.

It was not long before Brown started receiving consistent minutes in Dwane Casey’s rotation. The Pistons’ second round draft pick eventually secured the starting shooting guard role, but only averaged 19.6 MPG.

Brown, 21, finished his rookie season averaging 4.3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, and 1.2 APG on 39.8% shooting from the field and 25.8% from three.

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While these stats aren’t impressive–and indeed there are concerns moving forward–Brown has flashed potential in certain areas and figures to be an important piece of the Pistons’ roster moving forward.

Let’s discuss Brown’s rookie season and what to expect during the 2019-20 season.

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