The Detroit Pistons don’t have much mystery and drama surrounding their preseason, as JB Bickerstaff already knows the top nine in his rotation, but the 10th spot is up for grabs and could be claimed by rookie Chaz Lanier.
The “fringe” spot in the rotation, as I like to call it, will feature different players depending on the matchup and context. We’ll probably see some Marcus Sasser in this spot, and we’ll see Paul Reed come off the bench at times, especially if the other centers are in foul trouble.
Rookie Chaz Lanier will also be in the running and got some early praise from coach Bickerstaff about his ability to read an offense, move without the ball and get up shots quickly once he gets it.