Detroit Pistons: 1 optimistic prediction for every player on the roster

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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: Optimistic predictions for the bench mob

The Detroit Pistons had the best bench in the NBA last season and I predict it will be top-5 again this season, mostly because of these three guys.

Frank Jackson: Frank Jackson will be the second-leading scorer off the bench and shoot over 40 percent from 3-point range for the second year in a row, solidifying him as one of the best value contracts in the league.

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Josh Jackson: Josh Jackson will have a breakout season where he averages 15 points, 4.5 assists and 5 rebounds per game while shooting more than 35 percent from long range.

Hamidou Diallo: Diallo will be second on the team in blocked shots and will be a top-10 rebounding guard in the NBA.

The veteran leaders

Kelly Olynyk: Kelly Olynyk will hit more than 40 percent of his 3-point shots, lead the bench in scoring and finish top-5 for the Most Improved Player award.

Jerami Grant: Grant will make his first All-Star team as a power forward in the Eastern Conference. He will not be traded for Ben Simmons.

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