Detroit Pistons: 5 takeaways from the 2018-19 NBA season

4. Luke Kennard deserves more minutes

The NBA has been moving toward this severe pace-and-space era for a number of years. Players like Stephen Curry and J.J. Redick have been warping defenses and changing the way the game is played. Kennard is the next player in that line, but he needs to get more minutes to do the most damage that he can. He averaged just 22.8 minutes a night this season. When he was on the floor, he made an impact with his shooting, but it was far too infrequent.

At his peak, Redick was playing 31.5 minutes per game. Kennard is still on the ascension, but after his production in the playoffs, he should command more playing time. His skill-set works perfectly playing off Griffin, Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond. He spaces the floor while they work inside around the basket. If the Pistons are able to move Jackson this summer, they could start Brown at the point guard spot with Kennard at the shooting guard spot.

Kennard could become a member of the 50-40-90 club at some point in his career, and his efficiency will only improve with more time at the NBA level. He’ll need to come in next season in better shape to maintain a position in Casey’s rotation, but he should be able to do that. Kennard can be the NBA’s next great shooter. He just needs the minutes to do so.