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Detroit Pistons: A Busy Start To Free Agency

By Adam McGee

Nov 5, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks small forward Cartier Martin (20) drives in against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks small forward Cartier Martin (20) drives in against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 14, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jodie Meeks (20) celebrates in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center. The Lakers defeated the Spurs 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jodie Meeks (20) celebrates in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center. The Lakers defeated the Spurs 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Jodie Meeks (Signed)

After spending two seasons with the Lakers, Jodie Meeks signed in Detroit on a three-year deal reported to be in the region of $19.5m. Meeks will give the Pistons some much needed depth and experience in the back court, particularly after the departure of Chauncey Billups.

On the surface this deal might seem a little rich for Meeks, but his play in LA was exceptional last season. Meeks averaged over 15 points per game, shooting over 40 percent from deep, and with a true shooting percentage of 60.1 percent.

They’re the sort of shooting numbers that will help Van Gundy to space the floor, and improve upon the Pistons rank as the 29th best three-point shooting team in the NBA last season.

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