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Detroit Pistons: 3 players who are key to success in 2019-20

By Tyler Lucas

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) /
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DETROIT, MI – APRIL 7 : Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets on April 7, 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 7 : Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets on April 7, 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) /

Bruce Brown, Guard

Bruce Brown played the majority of his rookie season with the Detroit Pistons in the starting lineup, where he contributed 19.6 minutes per game in that role. For a rookie who was the 42nd pick in the draft, nearly 20 minutes a game in a starting capacity shows that the Pistons organization has a lot of faith in Brown and saw his potential immediately, especially defensively.

Known as a defensive specialist in college, Brown came into the league with high expectations on that side of the ball, but his offensive game was a big question mark that never really went away for him.

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While Brown was reliable defensively just about all season, his offense left a lot to be desired, putting it lightly. Brown was able to post a meek 4.3 points and 1.2 assists per game, while contributing only 2.5 rebounds per game as well. These numbers are indicative of a player who is still looking to find what exactly his offensive game is in the NBA.

For as well as Brown did on the defensive end, his numbers show that he was more of an afterthought for opposing defenses. With a lack of a scoring threat from Brown, it made it easy for defenses to leave him and focus more on stopping other Pistons from scoring as well.

Casey and the Pistons staff clearly see potential in Brown, and with him only coming into his second year, he still has ample opportunity to put together an offensive game for himself, starting as soon as this season.

Brown is young and still coming into his own in this league. If he is able to put together enough of an offensive repertoire, just to where opposing defenses won’t be able to forget about him, this will open up the floor for the rest of the team, and he’ll be able to let his defense do the rest. If Brown develops his offensive game further this season, look for the Pistons to put up much better numbers than last year.

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