Detroit Pistons: 3 takeaways from the 2018 offseason

1. The roster is very jammed

Currently, the Pistons’ roster is jam-packed with position battles. This includes starters and bench spots. While Griffin, Drummond and Jackson are locked in, starting shooting guard and small forward remain up for grabs. Behind the starters, Henry Ellenson continues to struggle, which will hand the backup power forward spot to Jon Leuer. Ish Smith should get the backup point guard spot, but Brown offers more upside in the long-term.

Shooting guard is a spot where two players both have a good case for starting. Both Bullock and Kennard space the floor well and make an impact without requiring significant touches. Bullock offers more defensive versatility with his size, but Kennard can play the Kyle Korver role of running around screens all game long. Kennard is also the team’s player of the future at that position, as he was the team’s first round pick last season.

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The NBA has moved into an era focused on position-less basketball. Golden State’s original “Death Lineup” wreaked havoc for two seasons, and it has only gotten more dangerous after the addition of Kevin Durant. Teams are focused on adding wings that space the floor while lumbering bigs fall further out of style. The Pistons have a roster that is still an antique with a Twin Towers feel too it. Casey will have to pull all the right strings or these logjams will do more harm than good.