On Friday night, the Pistons suffered a surprising loss to the Jazz behind an awful defensive effort. They struggled to find answers for the explosive duo of Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George while arguably their best defender sat on the bench. JB Bickerstaff's decision to bench Ausar Thompson for nearly the entire second half had fans shaking their heads in disbelief.
Ausar Thompson was benched for Caris LeVert
Throughout the season, Bickerstaff's most puzzling decisions have often centered around Caris LeVert. The two have a long history going back to their time together on the Cavaliers.