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Detroit Pistons: How Josh Jackson or Hamidou Diallo can break into the starting lineup

By Aaron Kellerstrass

Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball against Josh Jackson #20 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball against Josh Jackson #20 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Dec 23, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Josh Jackson (20) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Pistons: 3-point shooting from the second guard spot

One thing is certain, if the Detroit Pistons are going to improve on their 20-win season they need to shoot the ball better and that starts with the guards.

Even if Killian Hayes falters, neither Josh Jackson or Hamidou Diallo are going to be made starters unless one of them starts shooting the ball better.

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Diallo did shoot 39 percent from long range for the Pistons last season but that was a small sample size on a low number of attempts per game. He is under 30 percent for his career, so until he can do it consistently, his shooting is still theoretical.

Same with Jackson, who shot just 30 percent last season and has made less than that for his career.

Killian Hayes has a higher ceiling than either of these two, so if they don’t shoot any better there is really no reason to demote him, but if one of these guys starts hitting shots consistently, Dwane Casey will have to consider them in a starting role.

Cade Cunningham needs another guard who can shoot the ball, so if any of these guys improve, that person will be the frontrunner for the starting spot as the season goes on.

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