The Detroit Pistons have been ascending a roller coaster of mediocrity.
With Stan Van Gundy returning for the final year of his contract, it feels like we’re at the crest of the roller coaster and we’re not sure what’s on the other side.
It’s not a particularly exciting roller coaster though. It’s one that kind of makes you sigh a lot, maybe a little nauseous.
Not building for the future
The Pistons have a had recent history of sacrificing long-term success in order to reach arbitrary benchmarks like making the playoffs. The most recent example of this is the Blake Griffin trade.