Detroit Pistons: Questions and observations after loss to Knicks

Detroit Pistons: Mason Plumlee was a great signing

When the Pistons signed Mason Plumlee to a three-year deal there were a lot of snickers from opposing fans.

Even a lot of Pistons’ fans were scratching their heads, as it didn’t seem like a worthwhile investment for a middling center who was definitely not part of the long-term plans.

After the first half of the season, Plumlee may have worked himself into those plans.

I have written about some of the teams that might be willing to trade for Plumlee and if the right offer is out there, I am sure Troy Weaver would make that move, but if not, Plumlee can be a good fit on this team moving forward.

He is averaging nearly a double-double and has two triple-doubles already this season. He is one of the best passing big men in the game, averaging 3.8 assists which is 3rd overall for centers.

He is not a great defender but he is a smart player who doesn’t take much off the table and doesn’t make much money. In other words, Plumlee may be more valuable to the Pistons than he would be in a trade, so why not keep him?

As he continues to play well, his value will just go up, so if the Detroit Pistons keep Plumlee, they can still trade him at some point during his contract and might get an even bigger return.

It’s time to admit that Troy Weaver knows more than we do and that Mason Plumlee was a great value signing as a low-cost and versatile center who has shown he can play.