Auburn Hills — After showing his game as a rookie, Stanley Johnson is looking to be better. Not better than any particular player — better than himself.
Every day in practice, Johnson works, sometimes making the same mistakes because of his stubbornness, but then shows why he’s gotten as good as he has, and so quickly.
It’s sometimes maddening for coach Stan Van Gundy to watch, but it’s part of the process in getting his young wing to improve. The Pistons picked up the third-year option on Johnson’s contract for next season — a mere formality, given the potential he’s shown.