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2 possibilities for the Pistons depth chart with Isaiah Livers out

By Aaron Kellerstrass

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 22: Isaiah Livers #12 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after making a shot in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 22, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 22: Isaiah Livers #12 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after making a shot in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 22, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /

2 possibilities for the Pistons depth chart with Isaiah Livers out

One option would be to use either Bojan Bogdanovic or Isaiah Stewart as the backup power forward and insert rookie Ausar Thompson into the starting lineup.

This would be my preference, as I think Thompson is going to be a difference maker right away and may already be the Pistons’ best defender. I like the idea of putting the best defensive team out there to start games and set a tone.

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So if the Pistons wanted to go defensive, they could deploy this group:

  • Cade Cunningham/Monte Morris
  • Jaden Ivey/Alec Burks
  • Ausar Thompson/Joe Harris
  • Isaiah Stewart/Bojan Bogdanovic
  • Jalen Duren/James Wiseman

The Pistons could start with defense and then insert shooters as the starters hit the bench. You definitely wouldn’t want Bogdanovic and Joe Harris on the floor much together, as both are sub par defenders, but they give Monty Williams a lot of options and configurations with the young starting five. These are the five players Detroit is hoping to build around, so why not get it started now?

If coach Williams wanted more shooting on the floor to start games, we could see this instead:

  • Cade Cunningham/Monte Morris
  • Jaden Ivey/Alec Burks
  • Ausar Thompson/Joe Harris
  • Bojan Bogdanovic/Isaiah Stewart
  • Jalen Duren/James Wiseman

This one seems more likely, as it allows the Pistons to spread out their shooting and use Beef Stew as a super sub who plays both big man spots.

There are other options, but they might cause a riot in Detroit.

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