Detroit Pistons: Who has the advantage in positional battles?
Detroit Pistons: HamidoDiallo vs. Josh Jackson
When the Pistons traded for Diallo, I immediately thought he was going to be a steal.
He showed what he can do last night against the Raptors, bringing energy off the bench, improving the defense and rebounding like a maniac.
Hamidou Diallo finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds and three assists against the Raptors while Josh Jackson was watching from the bench.
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Pistons’ fans have been unjustly enamored with Jackson this season, most because he is from Detroit and fans tend to love guys who their team “rehabbed” after being bad for other franchises.
But the truth is that Jackson hasn’t been that good, and if he were on a good team, he wouldn’t be playing as much as he has. He still can’t shoot at all, and turns the ball over way too much.
His defense and energy are nice, as is his size, but Diallo has all of those things as well but is a better playmaker and takes care of the ball.
Jackson has been a nice story but Pistons’ fans need to stop with the hyperbole about how good he has been because he’s been pretty mediocre.
My guess is that Jackson will be moved in the offseason and Diallo will be re-signed. With the money they saved in the Delon Wright trade, the Pistons should have the room to extend Diallo, especially if they move on from Jackson.
Advantage: Hamidou Diallo