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Detroit Pistons: 3 Reasons why signing Michael Beasley will pay off

By Zackery Rogers

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 13, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 13, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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2. Veteran presences

Another reason why signing Beasley will pay off is because of the experience he brings to a slightly young Detroit Pistons team. Outside of Griffin (30), the Pistons are relatively young and still need another veteran presence.

As the Pistons look to make the playoffs for a second straight consecutive season the addition of B-Easy will help. Throughout his career, he has played in the playoffs with the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and Milwaukee Bucks.

Beasley will help this team in the postseason because of his experience and versatility. Although Detroit clinched a playoff berth last season, it was matched up against a strong Bucks team and were without Griffin for a majority of the series.

Beasley’s unique still of play will benefit this team in the long run. He can elevate others and constantly moves without the basketball forcing defenses to play him honestly. In addition to his high motor, he can battle on the boards and create second-chance points opportunities for himself and his teammates.

Doumbouya, Morris and possibly Deividas Sirvydis will compete for minutes at the small forward position. Doumbouya will most likely be the future at the position but for the time being, Beasley brings the most experience to the position.

In the last two seasons, the 30-year-old has averaged a player impact estimate percentage of 10.5 and 12.2, respectively, which will blend in with the teams’ current core. With a weaker Eastern Conference, the Pistons can make another appearance in the playoffs but they are going to need all the help they can get.

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