It’s no secret that Reggie Jackson is the best offensive point guard the Detroit Pistons have on their roster. While Ish Smith is all speed, energy and effort unleashed, Jackson is an efficient scorer and has put up some of the best numbers in his career since before Christmas. Considering this fact, the Pistons have developed some confounding problems on the offensive end, and these issues require a deeper look.
First off, let’s identify what these problems actually are. Given that Jackson is the best offensive point guard on the team, you might be surprised to hear that Ish Smith has a higher offensive rating than Jackson (104.