Detroit Pistons: What Will D.J. Augustin Bring From The Bench?

By Adam McGee | Aug 11, 2014

Apr 22, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard D.J. Augustin (14) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second half in game two during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Washington Wizards defeats the Chicago Bulls 101-99 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 5, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard D.J. Augustin (14) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Bulls won 96-78. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Three-Point Shooting

Augustin is an excellent three-point shooter. For his career, the Louisiana native averages 37.7 percent from behind the line, and on two occasions, he has even surpassed 40 percent as his season average. Last season was one of those times, as Augustin shot 41.1 percent from deep for a Bulls team desperate for his offensive output.

The Pistons may not have to place as much of their offensive load on his shoulders, but on a team who struggle so much with shooting, Augustin’s accuracy from deep will be a big plus. Also, when Brandon Jennings is having one of his games when shots just aren’t falling, at least Van Gundy now can go to a guy who will make more than his fair share.

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