The Hawks just traded away franchise point guard Trae Young, but the Pistons had no interest thanks to Daniss Jenkins. The Pistons obviously have their franchise superstar in Cade Cunningham, but Daniss Jenkins’ emergence as a quality backup has added more depth. Jenkins’ strong play has helped the Pistons completely avoid the possibility of making a disastrous big trade.
Daniss Jenkins is a legit point guard
In the Pistons’ most recent win over the Bulls, Jenkins shined as the de facto point guard. With Cade sitting out, Jenkins took over playmaking responsibilities for a career-high 15 assists.