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The 2024 Detroit Pistons are looking to turn the page on a dismal 2023-24 season that saw them finish with a league-worst 14-68 record. Under new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the team is hoping to make strides and shed their reputation as the NBA’s cellar-dwellers.
Building Around Young Talent
At the core of Detroit’s rebuild is Cade Cunningham, the former #1 overall pick who showed flashes of stardom last season by averaging career-highs of 22.7 points and 7.5 assists. The Pistons are banking on Cunningham to take another leap forward and lead a young core that includes Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, and rookie Ron Holland.
Veteran Additions
To supplement their youth movement, Detroit brought in experienced players like Tobias Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Malik Beasley during the offseason. These veterans should provide much-needed shooting and leadership to a team that struggled mightily on both ends of the court last year.
Looking Ahead
While expectations remain tempered, there’s cautious optimism surrounding the 2024-25 Pistons. The team’s projected starting frontcourt of Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Ausar Thompson offers an intriguing blend of size, skill, and athleticism. If Cunningham can elevate his game and the young players show development, Detroit could surprise some teams and potentially climb out of the Eastern Conference basement. However, the Pistons find themselves in a tricky situation with a top-13 protected draft pick owed to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Balancing the need for improvement with draft considerations will be a key storyline to watch as the season unfolds.
