Detroit Pistons: Can Brandon Jennings Be Relied Upon?

By Adam McGee | Jul 29, 2014

Apr 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jerryd Bayless (11) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Celtics 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 16, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Defense

Jennings has all the physical tools he needs to be an excellent defender, but it’s hard to tell if he can ever back them up with sufficient focus. Jennings has great quickness, both laterally and exploding into the passing lane, while his active hands should cause havoc for defenders.

Jennings is good at stealing the ball, averaging 1.4 per game for his career, but it’s in the less flashy areas of defensive work where Jennings attitude can let him down. The 24-year-old can often be found responsible for losing his assignments defensively, and it boils down to nothing more than a need for greater focus.

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