The Detroit Pistons wrapped up training camp on Saturday, and plenty has been written on their offseason’s and this week. Here’s the latest analysis.
The Detroit Pistons completed their week of training camp at Michigan State University on Saturday with a scrimmage. There were a few takeaways in the light scrimmage setting but plenty more will be learned this week when the Pistons open preseason play.
On Wednesday we took a look at media day and the opening of training camp in our Around the ‘net feature. We wrap training camp up with this piece.
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‘Push the pace’: Pistons see Derrick Rose as ignition to drive their offense – Detroit News, Rod Beard
–Derrick Rose opens up about how the Pistons are a natural fit, Luke Kennard is his Kyle Korver and managing his minutes.
Detroit Pistons weren’t on Markieff Morris’ list. His twin got him to see a ‘perfect fit’ – Detroit Free Press, Vince Ellis
-When Markieff Morris reveled that his twin brother, Marcus Morris, sold him on Detroit, it had to make Pistons fans smile. Here’s great insight on the previous Morris era and the upcoming one.
Together in France, the lessons learned by Sekou Doumbouya and the Pistons – The Athletic ($), James L. Edwards III
-Here is great insight into how the Pistons staff traveled to France to put Sekou Doumbouya through workouts, showing their dedication to player development.
Christian Wood, victim of roster crunches elsewhere, hopes to plant his NBA flag with Pistons – True Blue Pistons, Keith Langlois
-The backup center conundrum is something Pistons fans are monitoring closely and Christian Wood offers insight into what Dwane Casey has told him.
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3 training camp battles to watch in 2019 – Aaron Ferguson
-There’s more than the Joe Johnson-Wood debate that could determine who gets the 15th roster spot.
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Replay center: How Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond feed off each other – Spyros Papadakos
-Gear up for the season with great video analysis and explanations of how the Pistons use Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond on offense.
How ‘The Camby’ became a Detroit Pistons Twitter staple – Eli Bashi
-Bashi is the Camby man of social media. Here is the history of the popular gif and why Pistons fans use a gif of Marcus Camby, who never played for Detroit.
Replay center: Why Langston Galloway should start – Spyros Papadakos
–Langston Galloway should be used in moderation but those minutes fit best with the starters, Papadakos analyzes and explains.
5 reasons the Pistons will miss the playoffs – Blake Stackpoole
-Pistons fans don’t see Detroit missing the playoffs but national pundits do. Here’s a look into why they could sit out next April.
Around the ‘net
A wacky oral history about the origin of the Pistons’ teal jersey, horse logo and Hooper – The Athletic ($), James L. Edwards III
-It’s one of the top stories on The Athletic’s NBA page, and for good reason. as Edwards gets the skinny from Grant Hill and Pistons execs on the infamous teal jerseys, horse logo and mascot.
Five reasons to watch the Detroit Pistons – The Ringer, Tyler Parker
-As far as I’m concerned, the graphic for the story was my favorite part. Parker takes a look at Griffin, Reggie Jackson, Tony Snell, Drummond and Johnson.
That’ll do it for the training camp edition. Preseason starts tomorrow as the Pistons host the Orlando Magic and the Piston Powered team is amped to bring you quality coverage.