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Pistons coach Dwane Casey wants struggling rookie Sekou Doumbouya to 'have fun'

John Niyo and Rod Beard discuss the state of the Pistons after the trade deadline and what fans can expect without Andre Drummond in the lineup. The Detroit News

Detroit — About a month ago, Pistons rookie Sekou Doumbouya was the toast of the town. For those casual fans who didn’t know him, they got an impromptu introduction to the first-round pick with his iconic dunk over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson.

After spending most of his rookie season in the G-League with the Grand Rapids Drive, Doumbouya was thrust into the limelight within the next week, with a showcase game against the Boston Celtics, with a career-high 24 points.