Remember that 5-1 start last season? Not happening this time around. The Pistons are no longer flying under the radar after a 44-win season and playoff appearance in 2015-16. Mix in new point guard Ish Smith leading the charge (for an injured Reggie Jackson) and the offense will have growing pains early on. Detroit opens the season at Toronto, a team it had trouble with last year, then follows up with home games against Orlando and Milwaukee. The Pistons will welcome in Brandon Jennings and the Knicks Nov. 1 staring three losses in the face.
The Detroit Pistons have proven to be good evaluators of talent, and what is a better way to get the best bang for your buck than to wait and see who is available in the offseason?