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Making a decision with Rose
It’s become a rather perplexing situation. On one hand, the Pistons are marginally better off when Rose is on the floor. His scoring abilities have netted him the longest streak of scoring 20+ points in consecutive games in his entire career. (12)
On the other hand, Detroit has a commodity right now that contending teams will be looking to add. Rose is almost too good not to trade. The value he currently holds could land the Pistons some quality talent or a draft pick.
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It becomes a matter of circumstance. Sure, Detroit performs better when Rose is in the game but that’s led to a 17-31 record, and the Pistons are sinking faster than they’re improving.
To be clear this isn’t his fault, at all.
But that’s just it. They may become a better product when he checks into the game but even then they’re a struggling product. Holding on to him may bode well from a morale and fan support standpoint, but it may make more basketball sense to move him elsewhere.
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Even if he does want to remain a Piston, maybe it’s best to put him in a better situation.
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If a team is looking to trade for Rose, they’ll have to evaluate how he’d perform in their system. A team like Philadelphia may sound like an intriguing landing spot until you realize half of their offense is already generated in the post, where Rose best operates. It’s likely not a good fit.
In terms of what Detroit could receive in return for him, that remains to be seen. Speculation on social media leads to the belief that the Pistons could land a first round pick, and some filler. Rose’s team friendly contract is an interesting factor here.
He’s owed $7.3 million this season, and $7.6 million next season.
If Detroit chooses to hold onto Rose until next season, there’s a legitimate chance that he won’t be playing at the same level that he’s currently at. His value is arguably the highest it will ever be, and it may be best to sell high.
It would break the hearts of Pistons fans to see him go. One of the few bright spots they’ve had this season, but it may be for the best.