3 Detroit Pistons who raised their trade value in 2022-23
Detroit Pistons who raised their trade value in 2022-23
Alec Burks
Alec Burks was known as a solid veteran shooter when the Detroit Pistons acquired him and that is still the case.
But Burks also showed that he can do more than just stand behind the 3-point line. He did shoot the second-best percentage of his career (41.4%) from behind the arc, but he also recorded his best 2-point percentage (45.9%) and effective FG percentage (54.4%).
He improved on his scoring average from his final year with the New York Knicks and showed that he can be a very efficient scorer in limited minutes, which is something all contending teams are looking for off their bench.
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Aside from his solid veteran play, Burks is now entering the final year of his contract and will be paid just $10.4 million, which makes him a good bet for a playoff team that needs a shooting upgrade that doesn’t involve big money or a long-term investment.
His salary could be used to match in a trade, but he’s a player that actually has something to offer other than just a compatible salary, which could make him the perfect player to package in a deal.
Of course, all of these things also make him a good choice to stay on as a veteran bench shooter for the young Detroit Pistons, so even though his trade value has gone up slightly, it’s very possible he won’t be moved.