Jalen Duren has shown he can be a star for the Detroit Pistons, now he just has to do it consistently.
Duren has shown clear growth on both ends, and for the first time in his career, the Pistons are a better defensive team when he’s on the floor. Detroit is leading the league in blocks and rim protection, and Duren has been a big part of that. The effort has been there, and so have the results.
Offensively, he’s a force in the pick-and-roll with Cade Cunningham. The two of them are locked in and if defenders step off Duren to double Cade, he’s there for the lob.