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Detroit Pistons: Biggest strengths and weaknesses for 2017-18

By Karintha Styles

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 6: Anthony Tolliver #43 of the Detroit Pistons high fives his teammates during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on October 6, 2017 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 6: Anthony Tolliver #43 of the Detroit Pistons high fives his teammates during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on October 6, 2017 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Weakness No. 3: 3-point Shooting

Adding Luke Kennard and Avery Bradley to the mix should help the Detroit Pistons’ shooting woes. Unfortunately, it’s going to take more than two new faces in Detroit to make a significant move in the shooting category.

The Detroit Pistons finished last year ranked 28th in 3-point percentage while taking more attempts per game than only four other squads.  Per Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Pistons were also dead last in true shooting percentage.

The team still has its work cut out for them on the road to becoming a solid shooting team. There isn’t a 3-point shooting tandem in Detroit in danger of dethroning the ‘Splash Brothers.” The Pistons only have two established 3-point shooters they can count on. The ones they acquired over the offseason are either fighting for playing time or attempting to fill a drastically different role with a new squad.

Kennard and Bradley will spend the season fighting for time and finding their niche with a new squad. Kennard’s battle more difficult, as Bradley has the benefit of being a veteran starter, but the point remains.

In Ellis’ article, Stan Van Gundy addressed the issue of shooting at the end of last season.

"“You have to be able to shoot the ball and obviously that’s been a major issue with us and one that, through development or whatever, we do with our roster, has got to change next year.”"

The shooting should improve tremendously with Kennard, Bradley and Anthony Tolliver shooting from behind the arc. Even with the improvement, the Detroit Pistons need more firepower than they currently have.

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