They all count from here on out.
With NBA preseason basketball wrapping up Friday night, the Detroit Pistons have their eyes fixed on Wednesday's season opener against Charlotte. The countdown to a potentially plot-twisting season has reached its final days.
But before we get to that point, let's hand out some awards.
Here is a look at some of the Pistons who walked away from the preseason with [imaginary] mantle decorations:
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Ish Smith (G)
Talk about bang for your buck.
The 6-0 journeyman, who signed a three-year, $18-million deal last summer, averaged 13.