Detroit — A year ago at this time, the Pistons were marinating after a 20-52 season and ruminating on their lottery chances. Today, the Pistons are marinating after a 23-59 season and ruminating on their lottery chances.
The unsightly numbers don’t lie. But neither do the eyes. The Pistons are in better position in almost every way, with a rising star in Cade Cunningham, a blossoming all-around player in Saddiq Bey, another high draft pick, intriguing trade possibilities and ample money to spend on free-agents, if they find one they really, really like.