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Detroit Pistons 2019 Rotation will be Enjoyable to Observe

By Bob Heyrman

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 12: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons talks to head coach Dwane Casey during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 12, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 12: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons talks to head coach Dwane Casey during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 12, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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The Detroit Pistons made a conscious effort this off-season to rebuild their bench.  It’s a bench that will be very experienced mixed in with a little bit of youth.

In today’s NBA, you need a second unit that can score and keep up the pace while the starters are getting a blow on the bench.  That’s nothing new, but it seems the Detroit Pistons haven’t had a capable bench in quite some time.

Over the summer, the Detroit Pistons added Tony Snell, Markieff Morris, Joe Johnson, Derrick Rose, Christian Wood, and Tim Frazier. It’s head coach Dwane Casey’s job to figure out what type of rotation works best.

There is no doubt in my mind Luke Kennard is the best option on the team at shooting guard.  That doesn’t mean he will be on the hardwood when the opening tip happens each night.  Kennard could be more valuable coming off the bench and having the offense run through him.  He will get more shooting opportunities off the bench rather than playing with Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond the entire night.

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When Blake Griffin is on the court, he will remain the Pistons’ first scoring option.  A lot of times, Andre Drummond will be the second scoring option with Reggie Jackson or Derrick Rose, whoever is on the court remains the third option.

I could see a scenario where Rose spends plenty of time as the Pistons’ two-guard.  While the Pistons will be keeping a close eye on his minutes, Rose may see an abundance of time as the off-ball guard, allowing Reggie to facilitate the offense.  It may also be the reason Bruce Brown spent time exclusively playing as a point guard during the teams’ summer league.

This season when Dwane Casey looks down his bench, he can feel confident when he calls the number of Morris, Johnson, and Tim Frazier.  That group mixed in with Luke Kennard, and either Thon Maker or Christian Wood is a second-team that can provide scoring while the starters are catching their breath.

Morris has the opportunity to be an energy guy off the bench, similar to what his brother Marcus provided while he was here.  Morris can give the Pistons 12/5 every night as he did in Washington last season.

Obviously, the whole second team doesn’t come in at once unless it’s for mop-up duty late in the game.  Joe Johnson can provide the team with a much-needed spot-up shooter.  Kennard likes to shoot that corner three; he should have plenty of looks while the defense is paying an overload of attention to Griffin, Rose, and Drummond.

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It will be exciting to watch this Detroit Pistons team this season.  The rotation is much deeper than just last season, and that alone should aid the entire teams’ offensive production.

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