Detroit Pistons: 4 surprising numbers from Summer League so far
Detroit Pistons Summer League: 4 surprising numbers
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Isaiah Stewart hit 55 percent of his 3-point shots in his two games of Summer League, which is a great number for a guy trying to prove he can shoot.
After drafting Jalen Duren, the idea of moving Beef Stew to the four became much-more realistic, as they could use his versatile defense out there with another big who can block shots. He and Duren probably give the Pistons their best long-term front court defense (Noel is still better at this point), as both can defend the post and step out on the perimeter.
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But it only works if Beef Stew can develop some type off offensive game, as he offered very little in that department last season whether it was as a roll threat or popping out for mid-range jumpers and 3-point shots.
Stewart started hitting them at decent clip at the end of last season and looked even more comfortable in Summer League on increased volume.
He shot nine 3-point shots in his two outings and knocked down five of them. I don’t think Stewart is going to hit half of his 3-pointers over the course of the season, but if he can shoot a respectable percentage on 4.5 attempts per game, the Pistons may have found their starting power forward.