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Detroit Pistons: Strengths And Weaknesses As Season Nears

By Adam McGee

Apr 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler (25) and guard Brandon Jennings (7) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Celtics 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler (25) and guard Brandon Jennings (7) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Celtics 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach John Loyer looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. The Nets won 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach John Loyer looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. The Nets won 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Class Coach

This isn’t said with disrespect to Maurice Cheeks and John Loyer, who both did their utmost to try and make things work, but with the appointment of Stan Van Gundy the Pistons have the best coach they’ve had since Larry Brown. Van Gundy will command instant respect from players and fans alike, as his .641 winning percentage highlights his career as one of the best coaches in league history.

Van Gundy has strong basketball philosophies that he will look to bring to the table, and fortunately for the Pistons they fall in two of their biggest areas of weakness. If Van Gundy can help Detroit to develop into a good defensive team that offers a significant threat from long range, the complexion of the Pistons’ situation will have been completely transformed.

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