Detroit Pistons: 5 dream free agency targets in 2017

Nov 14, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) battles with Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and center DeAndre Jordan (back) for the loose ball during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 101-96. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 7, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) reacts against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Otto Porter Jr.

Ottor Porter Jr. is coming off of his best season yet with the Washington Wizards. His consistent mastery of game fundamentals makes him a force. During the playoffs, Porter averaged 14 points per game and shot 56 percent from the field.

Porter’s coach Scott Brooks discussed Porter with Bleacher Report‘s Josh Martin in April.

"“He’s a creature of habit, which I think all the great players do,” said Scott Brooks, who was Durant’s head coach in Oklahoma City for seven seasons before taking over the Washington Wizards this past summer. “All the great shooters have that. You don’t just get extra shots because you had a bad shooting night last night. You stay with your same program.”"

Porter’s consistent nature and his ability to play defense and shoot the three make him an asset for any lineup. He’s versatile and ambitious on the court, but he’s not a playmaker. Porter benefits from lineups that include a selfless floor general. That doesn’t really apply to Reggie Jackson, but his ball-handling combined with Porter’s basketball IQ and skill could create a new dynamic duo in Detroit.

Porter will test the waters of free agency this summer as a restricted free agent. If he can stay healthy and he can be a solid contributor to the Pistons next year.

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