Vol 2 Chapter 726 Pistons are ambitious

As the No. 9 pick in the first round of the 2012 class, Drummond’s current strength is definitely not comparable to Wang Zelin and Davis, but he is at least worthy of the Pistons management’s focus on training him.

The rookie year averaged 7+7 per game, and the second grade evolved into a 13+13 double-double machine. Last season, although the data was almost the same as that of the second grade, it was still a double-double of 13+13, but it still made some progress.

Finally, in the rookie contract year, Drummond’s personal skills have ushered in a lot of breakthroughs. Not only has his handwork stabilized a lot, but he has also developed certain coping abilities and close-range jumpers. The offensive end is not so easy to be beaten. aimed at.

At present, the Pistons have played a total of 5 regular season games and achieved a record of 4 wins and 1 loss, which can be regarded as the most dazzling start in the past five seasons.

As the team’s leading center, Drummond, although he missed a game against the Suns due to injury, his performance in the other 4 games is absolutely divine.

The Jazz 18+10 in the opening game was relatively average, but the next 3 games, 20+20 against the Bulls, 25+29 against the Pacers and 29+27 against the Eagles in the last game, were very good.

Most importantly, he won all four games he played.

It’s further evidence of Drummond’s importance to the Pistons.

With the rebounding explosion in the next three games, Drummond, who averaged 21.5 rebounds per game, successfully surpassed Wang Zelin’s 17.8 and currently ranks first in the rebounding list.

It is no wonder that there has recently been a discussion about “re-examining the 12th draft”. Many people have said that the 12th draft year is definitely an underrated one, and even compared with many previous big years, this draft year’s The rate of success and the amount of talent should be even higher.

For a time, two major topics about the rearrangement of the 12th draft and the comparison of the cross-generation and previous god-level draft years quickly swept across major social media.

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On the night of the 9th, the Trail Blazers started back-to-back in the East.

While the two teams were waiting to play at the entrance, Drummond came to Wang Zelin, shook his head and shouted, “Wang, I’m going to decide this year’s rebounding champion, just wait and see.”

“Young, when the sky clears and the rain stops, someone thinks he can do it again?” Wang Zelin said in surprise.

“What do you think? It’s obvious that you have to rely on others. I’m going to pick 20 rebounds on your head tonight!” Drummond said dissatisfied.

It can be seen that his amazing performance of 20+ rebounds in three consecutive games made him so much touted by the media that he forgot his last name.

“I also give you this sentence. 20 rebounds will only be more or less!”

Wang Zelin grinned, with a trace of cruelty in his eyes.

“Then let’s make a bet to see who has the most rebounds tonight and who is in charge of the night’s supper.” Drummond said with a smile.

“What’s the point of just inviting one, if you want to invite one team, please.”

“Okay, it’s a deal!”

“readily!”

“Crack!” × 2

Witnessed by players from both sides, Wang Zelin and Drummond high-five to reach a bet.

Soon, the players came out.

As soon as Wang Zelin and his teammates stepped onto the floor of the Palace Stadium of Auburn Hills, deafening boos rang out at the scene.

Of course, in Wang Zelin’s view, this is no different from cheers.

“Come on baby, let me hear your screams!”

When he came to the center of the stadium, Wang Zelin put his right hand to his ear and shouted to the audience just like returning to the home court.

“Shh! Shh! Shh…”

The fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills were even more excited, some to the point of throwing popcorn.

Seeing this scene, Coach Terry shook his head helplessly, this kid is really tossing.

Then, the home team entered.

Hey young, someone has really become the team leader!

Pioneer Rest Area.

Sitting on the bench, Wang Zelin was a little surprised when he saw that the last player to play for the Pistons was Drummond.

But having said that, based on the crazy performance of these few games, Drummond is a solid All-Star this year, and maybe he is expected to enter the best lineup. In terms of potential, he is indeed the highest ceiling in the Pistons. .

In terms of personal strength, he seems to be the strongest one.

This summer, the Pistons management has done a lot of operations. Although it didn’t catch any big fish, it still made a good reinforcement for the team.

The first is to get the Spurs backup center Aaron Baynes for 20 million in 3 years. He was signed to make up for the loss of Monroe’s departure. It is hoped that the 28-year-old Baynes will become Drummond’s interior partner. .

Then completed a trade with the Suns. The Suns sent Marcus Morris, Danny Granger and Reggie Bullock in exchange for a 2020 second-round pick from the Pistons.

Obviously, the Suns are clearing the salary space. After the combined annual salary of these three players this season does not exceed 6 million meters, the salary space available to the Suns in the future will be greatly increased.

This trade can be seen as getting what they want, but the Pistons are undoubtedly the more profitable one.

It is worth mentioning that among the three players packaged, Danny Granger is undoubtedly the most embarrassing one. In the past two short seasons, he has changed 4 teams in a row.

Who still remembers the 08~09 season, he was also an All-Star!

Today, people can only sigh with emotion about the injury.

In addition to trade reinforcements, the Pistons management first signed a five-year, $80 million extension with the team’s starting point guard Reggie Jackson.

The choice of the Pistons has been criticized, because this guy has won a 5-year 80 million contract with only 27 games, including Wall next door, who also said sourly: It is hard to imagine Reggie’s salary. as much as me.

But Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said firmly: “We’re building a winning team~www.readmtl.com~ We think Reggie will be a part of it, we need to confirm that Ray is assembled, and we look forward to being together for a long time. .”

In addition, in order to enhance the depth of the frontcourt, the Pistons spent 2 years and 5 million to sign Joel Anthony.

Through the above operations, it is not difficult to see that the Pistons’ ambitions this year are not small.

If the goal of the Pistons in the preseason was to return to the playoffs after a six-year absence, then with Drummond’s stellar start to the regular season, their goal gradually became more long term.

Let’s say… the championship!

Don’t be funny, because Reggie Jackson said after signing the contract: “I’m very excited to stay here for the next five years, I will practice every night to the end, and hopefully I can bring the championship to Detroit! ”

For such remarks, the entire Pistons team, from the management to the players, have expressed their support and support.

Immediately, major media began to analyze the Pistons’ team building ideas this season.

After some research, everyone found that the Pistons were imitating the Magic that reached the finals that year. They used Drummond as the center, and the shooting ability Yinry Yasova as the space-type 4, and they obtained it through trade. The shooting forward Marcus Morris was paired with Reggie Jackson and Pope on the perimeter.

From the perspective of book strength, the Pistons’ lineup is theoretically enough to rank among the top six in the East, or even the top four.

Of course, this is only a theoretical stage. Although the Pistons have made a rare start in recent years, they still need to compete with various strong teams before they can verify the gold content of this lineup and see if they are strong. Matches current ambitions.

As an old saying goes, it’s a donkey or a horse, and it’s pulled out and leek.