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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Nov 14, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin reacts during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 101-96. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Blake Griffin

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (6’10”, 251 pounds) is also highly unlikely to land in Detroit’s lap this offseason.

Griffin would complement center Andre Drummond if the Pistons were able to bring in Griffin. An addition like this could give the Pistons a Rip Hamilton, Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups type of feeling again.

Despite missing over 20 games last year due to injury Griffin averaged 21.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game on 49.3 percent shooting from the field.

The addition of Griffin Detroit would immediately have an impact and make the Pistons a playoff team in the Eastern Conference. Adding Griffin to the lineup would also add playoff experience.

Blake is 28 and still has time to contribute to a team that’s contending for a championship. At this point in Griffin’s career, however, getting to the playoffs is not enough. He’s ready to make a serious run at hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy. With the right pieces around him, he could do that in Detroit.

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