After joining the Pistons last season, Derrick Rose found himself in an odd space. Although he had plenty of accolades in his NBA career, including a league MVP, rookie of the year and three All-Star selections, he wasn’t secure in his leadership role.
With other veterans such as Andre Drummond, the longest-tenured Pistons player and Blake Griffin, Rose didn’t have to step into the forefront as an outspoken leader. Drummond was traded at the deadline and new general manager Troy Weaver has gutted the roster, leaving only Rose as one of the few holdovers.
The Pistons drafted point guard Killian Hayes with the No.