After not playing basketball for the bulk of a year, it’s going to take time for Jaden Ivey to get back into the flow of things, which is a reality the Pistons have to deal with.
The Pistons have only played one preseason game, so let’s not get carried away, but Ivey looked far from ready to jump right back in and be the guy fans expect him to be.
Without making any huge offseason acquisitions, Ivey is the addition that has to matter for the Pistons, but it’s not going to happen instantly, so fans should be prepared for a bumpy start.