TWO STARS: Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren’s All-Star CANDIDACY—The Ultimate BREAKOUT!
Detroit Pistons surge as All-Star voting nears its end—could Jalen Duren join Cade Cunningham on the Eastern Conference squad? Ku Khahil and Matt Griffin break down the case for Duren’s selection, debating his rise as one of the NBA’s most impactful bigs and what sets him apart from rivals like Evan Mobley and Karl-Anthony Towns. The conversation focuses on Detroit’s defensive dominance, Duren’s offensive evolution, and the implications for the Pistons’ playoff hopes.
Trade rumors heat up with the Pistons linked to Jaren Jackson Jr., sparking debate over his fit alongside Duren, Isaiah Stewart, and Ausar Thompson. Key topics include salary cap challenges, the value of elite rim protection, and whether Detroit should prioritize volume shooters like Michael Porter Jr. Plus, Ku Khahil and Matt Griffin assess Thompson’s recent struggles—is it a sign of concern or just a slump? Don’t miss this inside look at the Detroit Pistons’ All-Star ambitions and roster strategy.
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20 Comments
Let’s go Ku!!!
Matt joining from 2006…gotta get a new camera bro!
Ausar play will be the reason we advance deep or not in these playoffs being the biggest x- factor especially lock down Defense. We need to keep an eye on this
I voted for Duran at least 10 times. Same with Cade.
We definitely need MPJ. Need his scoring desperately. We open up the floor for cade and Jalen we scoring 120 a game easily
FREE JI…..TRADE HIM!
W podcast bro 🔥🔥
Probably not being realistic here but I think the guy we should wait see if he becomes available is Jaden McDaniels from Minnesota if not him that a low risk low reward guy like Vit Krejci
I dont know if Duren makes the all star team because he is a Piston. Although we have been getting some love recently.
Give me JJ and bc his contract is so big it shouldn’t be so expensive. 4 firsts Ivey Tobias levert
I would definitely pass on JJJ. Im just not feeling him. They should not make a move unless its the perfect move.
His minutes will keep him from it but there are two other All Star caliber players on this team. The other is Beef Stew.
If the Pistons make a move, they can't mess around and waste trade capital that they can use in the future for the now. Even letting go of a couple first round pics for a guy who is OK could bite us later when the right player comes up in trade talks.
Man that would be interesting as a thought experiment. The first five we protect in an expansion draft seems obvious. Cade, Duren, Stew, Holland, Asuar. Ivey before this season would be the unanimous sixth guy but now there might be debate. I would still protect Ivey over guys like Duncan. We need a shooter and he is younger and still has more upside than Duncan. Arguments can me made for Ivey, Dumcan, Sasser, Daniss.
$50 million. That's a lot for a guy that we are questioning is the right guy for us.
We are already pretty much the best defensive team in the NBA. We need 3 point shooting.
I think Ausar is having confidence issues and is a little confused about his offensive role. I think he needs to attach himself to the Dawgs on the team and have their confidence rub off on him. He has always seemed like a passive kind of guy.
Deeetroit basketball 🏀 Cade and Duren to All Star
How do you feel about the JJJ rumors? I think we’d have the best front court rotation with him Duren, Stew and Bball Paul 💪🏼
I really hope that it's a normal East-West all Star game, no draft, no rounds, just a normal game.