Playing for the hometown team seems to be what every kid grows up wishing for. Denzel Valentine wanted to play for the Detroit Pistons, but got drafted by the Chicago Bulls. One former Spartan who has been off the radar for some time is big man Derrick Nix.
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According to reports, he will be playing NBA Summer League ball with the Detroit Pistons, looking to earn a spot on Stan Van Gundy’s roster.
SOURCE: Derrick Nix will play for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Summer League
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Nix was one of those players who gradually improved over his four years with Michigan State.