![]() ![]() The key questions, beyond Jackson and Griffin staying relatively injury free, as of April are (1) can Stanley Johnson take the jump on offense in year four that’s eluded him over his first three seasons despite signs, interrupted last season by nagging injuries, that it was close (2) how much more of a load will Kennard be prepared to handle in his second season and (3) how much tweaking of the roster will the Pistons be able to accomplish this summer without a first-round pick or cap space? But even if they come back with a virtually intact roster, augmented by vet minimum additions and the potential use of the mid-level exception plus a sizable trade exception, I think Stan Van Gundy is comfortable with the cast assembled. If the Pistons stay healthy – and by “stay healthy,” I’m not suggesting key players have to suit up for all 82 games but somewhere north of 70 – then they’re a potential 50-win team with Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson as the headliners, two proven 40-plus percent 3-point shooters in Reggie Bullock and Luke Kennard and the makings of a strong bench. Langlois: I suppose someone who goes by Exposfan27 would be a little pessimistic about outcomes, but your fears are misplaced. ![]()
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