Cory Joseph is returning to the Pistons: Is that good?
3 reasons Cory Joseph decided to opt in with Detroit Pistons
So why did Cory Joseph decide to come back? Here are the likely top reasons:
3. Let’s get real. His agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, is known as a pretty sharp guy. He undoubtedly checked with other teams on what they might offer Joseph in free agency, and discovered the money Joseph will get from the Pistons, probably was a fair amount.
2. Stats say it all. Joseph has played the best ball of his career under coach Casey. He knows Casey’s system and thrives in it. When you are 31, you can not afford to have a bad year, as there are plenty of cheap 19-year-olds to fill the back of the bench.
One. At this stage, when you are a role player, you look for a place to call home. Joseph obviously would like it to be Detroit. Joseph grew up outside Toronto, Canada, so being close to his home country probably also was a positive in staying
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It’s simple. Joseph likes being with the Pistons. Since coming to Detroit from Sacramento in March, 2021, as part of the Delon Wright trade, Joseph has played well and enjoyed being a senior leader on a young squad.
The fact he optioned in a week before the June 28 deadline, pretty much shows he did not feel a need to string this out to the end. He does not get any extra money for deciding early, he could have waited in case Paul got a late offer of a much bigger contract.
While Joseph might be happy he is back for another season, is this good news for the Pistons?