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Updating the Detroit Pistons roster and who should start

By Ash Vanclay

Detroit Pistons Dwane Casey. (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2019 Summer League at the Cox Pavilion on July 10, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2019 Summer League at the Cox Pavilion on July 10, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

The Shooting Guards

Bruce Brown, Luke Kennard, Langston Galloway, Khyri Thomas

Bruce Brown shocked everyone last season by playing in a whopping 74 games in which he averaged 4.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists per game. He was called upon mostly for his on-ball defense where he was regularly given the opposing teams most talented player. Brown was the standout performer at Summer League for the Detroit Pistons where he was utilized on the ball and he almost averaged a triple-double across the tournament.

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Luke Kennard managed 63 games in which he averaged 9.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists per game where he was predominantly leading the scoring off the bench. He was easily the Pistons best long-range shooter, but he seemed to hesitate on his looks, and this lead to him being taken out of games.

Langston Galloway seemed to be a favorite of Dwane Casey’s as he appeared in 80 games and averaged 8.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists per game. Casey seemed to favor him for his quick trigger and fearlessness in getting shots off regardless of the situation.

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Khyri Thomas featured in 26 games mostly towards the end of the season and averaged 2.3 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.3 assists (per game) and was mostly used for spot minutes and injury insurance.

Brown should get the start for the majority of games this coming season. With Jackson not being particularly talented defensively, Brown’s defense becomes particularly important. If Bruce can improve as a 3-point shooter then he becomes a much more dangerous player with opponents having to actually guard him.

I also think that the floor spacing that Kennard provides, by bringing him off the bench with Rose, then they will both benefit each other and create space for each other to do what they need to do. Galloway should not be relied upon this season, and look for him to be traded at the deadline.

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