Detroit Pistons: Strengths And Weaknesses As Season Nears

By Adam McGee | Sep 22, 2014

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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Mar 3, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons cent at Andre Drummond (0) dunks in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 96-85. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Franchise Player

This is a big tag to put on a young man’s shoulders, but in the case of Andre Drummond, there’s every reason to believe it’s true. By showing signs of becoming a dominant inside player, and in many ways already being just that, Andre Drummond looks like the guy the Pistons might choose to build their teams around for the next ten or so years.

When after his second season as a pro, a player is comfortably averaging a double-double, it’s generally a good indication of some special talent. Everything may all be falling into place at once too. The appointment of Van Gundy as coach could well lead to the team’s style of play on both ends of the floor being built around the center, like he did with Dwight Howard in Orlando. If that proves to be the case, it should suit Drummond down to the ground.

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