Detroit Pistons: 3 goals for Bruce Brown Jr.’s rookie season

3. Take advantage of time in the G League

It’s likely that Brown starts the NBA season in the G League instead of as a member of the main roster. It’s certainly not a foregone conclusion at this point, but his Summer League performance and lack of offensive prowess make him a perfect G League candidate.

Sure, he had some productive outings throughout the summer. He played well against the Memphis Grizzlies with 12 points and seven rebounds, and had a stellar performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 15 points and 11 boards.

However, those statistics can be misleading. Brown struggled with consistency this summer, making only 28.8 percent of his field goals, and a meager 19 percent of his 3-point attempts. Playing at a wing position, that type of inconsistent offensive production won’t earn him minutes on an NBA court.

He has the perfect opportunity to refine his game in the G League. While obviously the “minor” league of the NBA is a step down in competition, it’s the perfect place for players like Brown to become acclimated to professional basketball.

The developmental league is full of success stories. Players like Hassan Whiteside, Jeremy Lin and Jonathon Simmons all spent time in the G League before becoming fixtures on NBA rotations. A full season of development against potential NBA competition will give him the opportunity to improve the following weakness.