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Stanley Johnson, Andre Drummond have 'unique' friendship

Through the passing of Stanley Johnson's mother, the Pistons have become closer.

Life is not meant to be fair. As we get older, we learn how to deal with it better. When we are young and something unfair happens, we often go to our parents for guidance, sympathy and support. But what if you are a 19 year old and what you need guidance, sympathy and support for is the loss of your mother?

Stanley Johnson grew up primarily under his mother's care. Having played college and professional ball, Karen Taylor poured her basketball knowledge into her son.