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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 reacts after being whistled for a foul during the second quarter of Game Four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks 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) /

The next step

Brown played a legitimate role on a playoff team during his rookie season. Even though much of this was due to Detroit’s lack of depth, it is important to note nonetheless.

Rarely can a second round draft pick immediately contribute to a playoff-caliber team, and while Brown struggled immensely at times, he also found ways to add positive production, specifically on the defensive end.

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Brown is still incredibly raw but possesses the physical intangibles and high defensive IQ that gives him a healthy upside as a prospect. It will take time to find an offensive game that suits him, whether it be as a shooting guard or a point guard, but as long as he is healthy he will be able to serve as one of Detroit’s top defenders.

Entering only his second year in the league, it is unfair to consider this a “make-or-break” season for Brown. His performance this upcoming season, however, will give the front office and the coaching staff a better idea of where he fits in Detroit moving forward, either as a small rotation piece, a bona fide starter, or somewhere in-between.

Pistons fans should not expect Brown to evolve into an All-Star, or anything close to that,  overnight. As long as he shows growth and improvement across the board and continues to play solid defense, Bruce Brown will be a valuable of Detroit’s roster moving forward.

This week the player preview series will continue with Tim Frazier, Jordan Bone and Rose. The first season preview debuted on Monday featuring starting point guard Reggie Jackson.

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