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3 options for the Detroit Pistons with Reggie Jackson out

By Eli Bashi

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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Langston Galloway #9 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
Langston Galloway #9 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3. My Way or the GalloWay

Langston Galloway has been an interesting player during his Piston tenure. At first he was signed as a third string insurance point guard, but he’s seen almost all of his minutes for the Pistons on the wings. Probably the streakiest shooter on the planet, he can be a flamethrower one night, and ice cold another night. But why not play him at point guard, the position he once got paid to play?

At 6-2, Galloway is very undersized as a wing. Though he’s still able to get his shot off over taller guys because of his insane quick release. He’s not much of a facilitator and hasn’t shown to be able to do much with the ball in his hands. BUT, this season has seen Galloway driving to the basket and having the ability to make tough floaters and layups, and even draw fouls.

In a pinch, he should be able to be a serviceable point guard if need be. His handles leave a lot to be desired but he has shown the ability to make shots off the dribble with a little bit of space.

Maybe putting the ball in his hands and just letting him touch the ball will turn on his flamethrower sense and he’ll shoot lights out.  Giving him a chance to run the offense may not prove to be a wise decision for Detroit. Or it could, you never really know with Langston.

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The Pistons may have already reached a point in the season where they have so few options that they have to try something, and this could be it.

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