Despite regular season, optimism high for Pistons’ future
Updated May 19, 2021;
Posted May 18, 2021
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) shoots as Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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DETROIT For the second time in two seasons, the Detroit Pistons had just 20 wins by the end of the season. Unlike a season ago, though, there is a greater sense of optimism that the Pistons will get back into contention.
Through the 2020-21 season, Detroit leaned into the restoration of the franchise moving on from talent from previous regimes. They then signed players that fit the timeline for the retooling as well as the defensive identity they were building. So led by Pistons general manager Troy Weaver, the team won’t give up until the job is done.