Detroit Pistons: 5 free agents to target if Christian Wood leaves

1. Josh Jackson

After a rough beginning to his career, Josh Jackson found some new life with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackson struggled so much with the Phoenix Suns he was something of a throw-in when the Grizzlies traded for him last summer. Memphis sent him to the G League for the early part of the season and Jackson appeared to have improved during his 22 games when called up.

Jackson’s early pedigree and the reasons behind it make him a very intriguing free agency target for the Pistons.

In a limited sample in Memphis, Jackson produced 18.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per 36 minutes on much-improved efficiency. Most notably, he shot an incredible 78.0 percent from inside three feet. That number is almost certainly not sustainable, but Jackson would be far from the first young player (23) to adjust to NBA defenses and improve at the rim over his career.

What Jackson still hasn’t found is his outside shooting streak. If he can, his entire game opens up. He has the physical tools to be a switchy defender, can contribute in a lot of ways and can play both wing positions.

That’s exactly the type of free agent Detroit should be taking a chance on.