Not long ago, we discussed Mason Plumlee’s important role in the running of Detroit Pistons’ offense and defense. Mason’s success is not based on wins and losses, but on how he contributes to the development of the team’s crop of young players. One of those young players, Isaiah Stewart, is progressing so quickly, he might already be ready to displace Plumlee as the team’s starting center.
Stewart turned heads immediately with his energy and hustle as a backup big. It was clear he could be a contributor, but there were questions about how he could succeed on offense outside of the still useful role of a garbage man.