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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Feb 19, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard D.J. Augustin (14) celebrates a three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Bulls beat the Raptors 94-92. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Readiness

When a player can excel coming off the bench, without missing a beat, it always says a lot about their character. Augustin has been an NBA starter, he started all 82 games in 2010-11, but if he is required to come off the bench it’s no problem for him, and his production doesn’t seem to waver at all.

Then, on the flip side, if the Pistons were to suffer an injury to Brandon Jennings, they know that Augustin gives them a guy capable of carrying the reins in his absence. It sounds simple, but not many players in the NBA can keep consistent levels of performance up irrespective of their role, and that readiness to perform is a massive positive for Augustin.

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