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Detroit Pistons: Saddiq Bey’s offensive game is a work in progress

The Detroit Pistons’ only 1st Team All-Rookie of last year has had varying levels of success in his newly expanded role this season. He’s taken on more on-ball responsibilities, and has displayed creativity and finesse on many of his drive attempts. He also seems to be adopting a quick spin move in the lane as one of his signature tricks.

While he’s looked quite comfortable at times with the ball in his hands, there have also been moments where it seems like he’s forcing up shots because they’re running sets for him. Playmaking and shot creating skills require repetition and experience. While it’s hard to put a ceiling on where he could take his offensive game in the future, I’m not too concerned that he will continue to add moves and skills as a result of spending more time with the ball in his hands.

Unfortunately, Saddiq has fallen victim to the Pistons’ widespread shooting woes. He’s shooting 3’s at a 27.4 percent clip, while making 36.0 percent of his overall shots. It appears that he made some cosmetic tweaks to his jump shot in the offseason, shooting more upwards this year than he did last. Hopefully as he gains comfort with his new motion, his 3 point percentage will creep up near 40 percent once again.