Most of the talk around the Detroit Pistons this past offseason was about finding a second star, either through a leap from one of their young players, or through making a big trade. It’s early in the season, but Jalen Duren is looking like he could be that guy, and if he is, it could mean a whole new level for the Pistons.
Detroit was able to make a surprise trip to the playoffs last season behind the brilliance of Cade Cunningham and solid play from just about everyone else. They got big contributions from their veteran acquisitions and key role play from the other young players, but no one would argue they had a second star.