After making the playoffs in 2016, the Detroit Pistons have been on the outside looking in for the last two seasons. They finished four games away from the final playoff spot in both years.
The main reason they took that step back from 2016 in each of the last two seasons is mainly due to Reggie Jackson‘s absence. He makes this team much better when he’s on the floor.
Many would think either Andre Drummond or Blake Griffin would determine the success of this team. Here’s why Jackson is a much more vital asset to this team.