Pistons' ultimate X-factor has suddenly become Caris LeVert

Atlanta Hawks v New York Knicks | Elsa/GettyImagesWe haven’t talked much about Caris LeVert, who signed a 2 year/$29 million free-agent deal with the Detroit Pistons this summer, but he will be a huge factor in their success in the present and future.

We’ve spent most of the offseason talking about the Malik Beasley drama, or speculating about extensions for Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, with most of the focus on the improvement of the young core, which makes sense. The Pistons’ fate will ultimately be decided by the development of their young players, which is why none of them are X-Factors.

Caris LeVert could be, as he’ll be reunited with coach JB Bickerstaff, who he played well under, and is…