With 3:56 remaining against the NBA’s top-ranked Minnesota Timberwolves, the Detroit Pistons found themselves down just six point. There is no way that would have happened without Jaden Ivey.
The second-year guard has had a rocky sophomore season. Not because he hasn’t taken steps from his promising rookie year. His finishing at the rim has gone from sporadic to a strength. Of all guards with at least 3 shots at the rim per game (53 players total), Ivey ranks 15th, hitting 66.2% of his shots.
But trust from his coach is a different story.