The Detroit Pistons front office and coaching staff have said for the past year that they believe in running two big-men next to each other in the starting lineup. The numbers with two-bigs this season have been very bad and mostly discouraging. Is it time for the Pistons to abandon this experiment for the rest of the season?
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11 Comments
They should start Duren and Wiseman for a couple games and see if that combination works since we haven't seen it yet. But going forward if they decide to end the two-big experiment Duren should be the starter.
If you are going to look at +/- and off/def ratings you have to consider the context…its a developing team with the worst record in the leauge so the stats will say nothing works with this group of players… The staff knows this and they understand the stats will look better as the players develop and get reps. I'm under the impression that this season is just about reinforcing fundamentals. Next season is really what should be measured.
Casey is doing exactly what Pistons fans were afraid of when they made Wiseman trade which is giving Wiseman some of Duren’s minutes when they should be playing together. I get they may have tried it in practice and it didn't work. But at this point in the season what do they have to lose why not exhaust all options.
They should continue with the 2 big experiment. It will be practice for if they are lucky enough to draft Victor Wembanyama…
You won't know how effective the begin man lineup is until the team is a full health. Until Cade is on the floor running the show. It's too early to make a definitive decision yet or either side elof the argument
Cade / Ivey / ?? / Wiseman / Duren
This podcaster aged 20 years in 2 weeks, at this pace bro going to be looking like a grandpa by next season.
This year is not for making final determinations on what combinations work as the straw that stirs the drink, Cade Cunningham is not on the floor with them. Let the experiments run their course. The Bigs will have a MUCH BETTER supporting cast next year.
I SWEAR TO GOD I HATE +/-… IT'S THE DUMBEST STAT FOR MAKING A POINT… OUR BIGMAN LINEUP DOESNT WORK BECAUSE OF LACK OF TALENT AND YOUNG GUARD PLAY
The Pistons will continue to force two bigs the rest of the season. There is nothing to be gained by changing their plan the late in a lost seasons.Good
Ku, darn it! the two big lineup doesn’t work because the guards on the floor aren’t good enough! Killian is a terrible playmaker/passer, Diallo, Boj, etc can’t make plays for anyone else and can’t stretch the floor. You can’t use those hollow stats you are referencing without taking into account guard plays. Ivey is the only guard talented enough to keep around.