I remember the Pistons being the embodiment of culture. I mean they made the conference finals for 6 straight years. But they haven’t been competitive since 2008. They are now close to, if not, the worst franchise in the league. How? This can’t only be because of Gores? Or can it?
Simple.
Roster is poorly made.
We have guys who are busts that are starting - Killian Hayes, James Wiseman, and Marvin. Marvin is okay but he is awful on defense.
Then you all of your main shooters are injured. Bojan and Monte are both injured. If you place your starting lineup with no spacing in this era, it is a recipe for failure.
Monty having a poor analysis of this roster and Troy hasn’t made any major changes.
Jaden should be starting. Him coming off the bench was a good thing because it allowed him to learn that his job has to be earned. If he can play like he did last game.
Cade has to be more aggressive. Dude has the worst whistle. But flop. Be aggressive. Good players will get fouls but you gotta exaggerate.
Jalen Duren being out hurts. Injury’s have killed this team. We need better staff. Paying a fuck ton on those staff equates to wins.