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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 looks on before Game Four of Round One against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – APRIL 22: Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons looks on before Game Four of Round One against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Setting Brown’s 2019-20 expectations

While Brown garnered little attention during the 2018-19 season, he made a name for himself in the 2019 NBA Summer League. Brown showed an entirely new aspect of his offensive game in his four starts at point guard for the Pistons while flashing his growing defensive prowess.

He finished the Summer League averaging 13.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and a league-leading 8.3 assists per game along with 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 41 percent from the field. Brown also managed to become only the second player to record a triple-double in the Summer League as he posted 11 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 96-81 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

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While it is important to not put too much stock in the Summer League, Brown’s performance showed that he may be better-suited at the point guard position moving forward.

Brown exhibited impressive court vision and an ability to find teammates all over the court. He outperformed even the most generous expectations, masterfully facilitating out of the pick-and-roll and off drives, and was key to the Pistons’ Summer League success.

With the recent signings of Derrick Rose and Tim Frazier, there won’t be many minutes for Brown at point guard. However, certain lineups should allow him to serve as a secondary ball handler and continue to build upon his impressive performance in the Summer League.

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It is likely that Brown will continue to serve as Detroit’s starting shooting guard but cede the majority of the minutes to backup Luke Kennard. Barring a major slump, Brown should post slightly better efficiency on the offensive end while likely getting more opportunities with the ball in his hands.

Don’t expect a breakout season from Brown. If he can begin to find an offensive niche while continuing to play defense at a high-level, Brown will have done all that should reasonably be expected of him.

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