Jaden Ivey hopes to have a strong bounce back year after a season-ending injury just 30 games into last season. With the departure of some veteran guards from last season’s roster, Ivey will be asked to do more on both ends of the court. On defense, this means he will play a key role for the Detroit Pistons as a chaser and perimeter lockdown defender.
Jaden Ivey has a key role on the Detroit Pistons' defense
The Pistons' defense is built around their strength on the interior, where Jalen Duren or Isaiah Stewart will typically be protecting the rim, and the prowess of athletic phenoms Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland.