Detroit Pistons: Can Brandon Jennings Be A Steadying Influence?

By Adam McGee | May 28, 2014

Mar 12, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) chases a ball against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Detroit 101-87. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 11, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (12) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Jennings has all the physical tools necessary to be a solid defender, but it seems like he just isn’t interested in that part of the game.

The 24-year-old has great lateral quickness, and good active hands, which are definite contributing factors in his solid steals numbers. For his career, Jennings averages 1.4 steals a night, but off the ball, Jennings could definitely do more.

With Van Gundy in charge and an emphasis on defense, he’ll likely have no choice but to give more effort this season either.

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