On top of the huge whiteboard that lines the south wall of Jeff Bower’s office at 6 Championship Drive is written the three-word mantra that will shape every personnel decision the Pistons make in this critical off-season: talent, character, compatibility.
“It’s only three things,” Bower said, “but it’s three pretty big ingredients to be successful.”
These things are often intentionally vague and cliché, but I think it can be moderately useful to know the specific terms by which teams prioritize players.
The Pistons have a big summer ahead with the draft and free agency, and we’re going to explore a lot of prospects for both.