Detroit Pistons: Player grades at the All-Star break

Detroit Pistons: Player grades at the All-Star break

Hamidou Diallo – C+

Diallo is such an incredible athlete and fun player to watch that his shortcomings are sometimes forgivable. He’s shooting an outstanding 58.8 percent from the field, and yet just 27.8 percent from 3-point range, though he has really stopped shooting them at this point. It’s tantalizing to think about what he could be if he matched his athleticism with a reliable deep jumper. It’s really been two seasons for Diallo, who was terrible early on but has provided some energy off the bench over the last 30 games when he has averaged double figures and shot 65 percent from the field.

Is it enough for the Detroit Pistons to re-sign him? We shall see this offseason.

Killian Hayes – C

He has shown flashes. He makes spectacular passes. He looks as though he has put in some time in the weight room since being drafted. Killian Hayes takes basketball seriously. He’s going to get better. Still just 21-years-old, he has so much room for improvement. He’s streaky from downtown but it looks like he has taken a small step forward from behind the arc. Killian has proven he can play defense. If the franchise remains patient, he can still factor into its plans. Hayes is going to be the first backcourt player off the bench for quite a few more years. Somewhere.

Isaiah Livers – C

This Michigan Man brings some energy, which is much needed. He has that in common with Beef Stew. Livers is scrappy, and he has the cajónes to knock down some big shots. Like Hayes, he needs more seasoning, but he’s shown he can shoot and rebound. He hustles. He plays with attitude. The questions I have stem from his age: 24-years-old. Does he have as much room to improve as some of the team’s younger players? Because he needs to become more efficient, for starters, to stick and stay in Detroit.