Detroit — After most practices, Rodney McGruder can be found on the court shooting with Pistons development coach Jordan Brink.
The 31-year-old guard goes through a series of 3-point attempts from the five principal spots beyond the arc, holding his follow-through until the ball makes its way to the rim. Most of his shots splash through the hoop, barely touching the rim.
But when he misses, McGruder will hype himself up — ‘Ahhh, come on!’
After McGruder’s post-practice shooting routine, he’ll sometimes walk over and politely ask if he can speak with either Pistons coach Dwane Casey or another member of the coaching staff about something he noticed either during practice or in a game that would be beneficial to the team.