Pistons Media Day, Preseason, and Expectations | The Weekly Drive
As we hurtle towards the start of the NBA season, the Pistons remain one of the more interesting teams in the Eastern Conference.
Good morning Pistons fans, and welcome back to the Weekly Drive. Media Day has come and gone for all 30 teams, preseason games are well underway, and the regular season remains just a couple of weeks away. Let’s get into it.
Media Day Quotes
The Pistons held their Media Day one week ago, and naturally there were some interesting quotes. Here are a few interesting ones:
“We’re excited they’re both members of the Pistons. They will have huge roles … whether or not we get deals done, I don’t know if that happens.” - Trajan Langdon on Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren Extensions.
“We felt it was right to stay where we’re at and let our young core continue to develop. We want to see where these guys can go and what their potential and ceiling is, and right now we don’t know. Eventually we’ll understand what we need to complement this group.” - Trajan Langdon on not taking a big swing this past offseason.
“Two seasons ago I shot almost 40% from the 3. It’s a weapon, especially when we play certain teams and different coverages. I look forward to bringing that back.” - Isaiah Stewart on the coaching staff talking to him about taking more 3-pointers.
“Being more aggressive, one, and two, getting to my spots, getting to the middy, pulling up, taking corner 3, coming off screens and forcing the big to make a decision between me and JD and whoever might be in there.” - Ausar Thompson on how he can help the offense in the half court.
There were obviously many, many more quotes and sound clips, but those ones piqued my interest. Let me know what you thought of Media Day and if I missed something critical. We talked about these quotes and more on the latest edition of the Palace of Pistons Podcast.
Preseason Time
The Pistons open their preseason schedule off today on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. The full roster for the Pistons can be found here.
After that, Detroit will play two more road games (at Milwaukee and at Cleveland) before wrapping up the preseason at home versus Washington.
News and Notes
Not always going to be able to watch the games? Same. Here is the local television and radio broadcast schedule for the Pistons upcoming season.
Pistons owner Tom Gores donated $1 million to build two new basketball courts at the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Memorial Park, which opens at the end of the month.
That will do it for this short Weekly Drive, but know that with each passing week we get closer to basketball season. Thanks for spending your morning here, and if you’re passing by, be sure to make yourself at home by subscribing to the Palace of Pistons Substack.
See you next week.