When the Detroit Pistons drafted Cade Cunningham number one, he instantly became the focus of every story coming out of Detroit.
This was to be expected, as the fan base has been waiting a long time for a player to build around and Cunningham has the makings of a superstar.
Cunningham has overshadowed everything else, which is why I think there were a few offseason moves by the Detroit Pistons that went largely overlooked.
The Pistons are not contenders yet but they made some savvy moves that were underrated by the national and even local media.
Detroit Pistons: Frank Jackson is a value contract
I am probably alone on Frank Jackson island, but I love this guy. Maybe it’s the hair, maybe it’s because he’s an underdog who had to earn his way onto the roster, or maybe it’s that he plays extremely hard whenever he’s on the floor, but I love Frank Jackson.
I especially love him on the low-ball deal the Pistons got him on, as he signed a 2 year/$6.2 million contract, likely to be the Pistons’ instant offense off the bench.
But Jackson has shown he might evolve into more. He shot over 40 percent from 3-point range and could earn himself a bigger role this season.
Even though he is entering his 4th year, Jackson is still just 23-years-old, less than a year older than second-year man Saddiq Bey.
The Detroit Pistons took a low-cost flyer on Jackson having another level, but even if he stays where he is now, it’s a bargain for a guy who will make an impact.
I don’t expect anyone else to be as excited as I am about Frank Jackson, but I’m glad to have him back and think it was a great low-cost move for the Detroit Pistons.
Speaking of low-cost additions…