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2022 Offseason: What to expect from Nerlens Noel as a Detroit Piston
With a Detroit roster now overflowing with front-court depth, I teamed up with DDB’s Motor City Hoops - Bryce Simon, to provide insight into the type of player Nerlens Noel is, and how he could be utilised in his debut season with the Pistons. Noel supplies Detroit a defensive aggressor in the front court To begin the 2020-2021 regular season, Dwane Casey and staff installed a drop coverage scheme for second-year big Isaiah Stewart.
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Detroit Draft Picks
Jaden
Ivey
1
Rnd
5
Pk
SG
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 4
- School: Purdue
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 195
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Ivey falling to No. 5 is the best scenario for the Pistons. Ivey in the backcourt with former No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham is a strong combination and one Pistons fans should be excited about. With the way Cunningham can create off the dribble and Ivey's flashy finishes around the rim, this is a fun, talented duo coming up in Detroit.
Jalen
Duren
1
Rnd
13
Pk
C
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 18
- School: Memphis
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 250
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Duren is one of the youngest players in this draft class but has a lot of upside with his already built out frame at 6-foot-10, 250 pounds. The Pistons will get some help in the front court and Duren provides that immediate presence in the lane.
NBA Central Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 31 | .622 | 0.0 | |
| 46 | 36 | .561 | 5.0 | |
| 44 | 38 | .537 | 7.0 | |
| 25 | 57 | .305 | 26.0 | |
| 23 | 59 | .280 | 28.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
- z
- - Clinched Home Court
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