Auburn Hills — Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy knew there would be challenges with a Reggie Jackson-less offense.
Last season, the team primarily ran plays through pick-and-rolls with Jackson. But with the starting point guard shelved for the first 10-20 regular-season games, Van Gundy said the offense will need to rely on two areas that need improvement: ball movement and screening.
“We got a lot of guys right now who just want to go one-on-one and get their shots so we're not getting quality shots,” Van Gundy said after Wednesday’s practice. “We're not getting to second pick-and-rolls and things like that, so we need a lot of work.