Apparently the Pistons Front Office and ownership want to make it clear that they are done being stuck at the bottom of the League and want to become relevant and competitive. They are willing to Invest big money and are not reluctant to make drastic changes. They've also maneuvered themselves into a flexible position with a lot of cap space to spend in this years free agents
COACHING Hire Borrego as Headcoach and Vogel as defensive coordinator and Phil Handy as development coach.
Championship Coaching experience
Reduced/optimised workload by splitting Offense & Defense
Handy widely regarded as one of the best development Coaches
Has already worked with Vogel in the past
Current Front Office and Assistant coach have ties to Borrego
DRAFT Keep the pick and draft by Talent/Potential.
TRADES & FREE AGENCY Free agents might be compelled by Detroits income Tax rate. Completely overhaul starting 5 / supporting cast around Cade and address poor fit.
Avdija a big Wing who can shoot and pass, also a versatile and competent Defender; likely to thrive on offense due to better playmaking and less Attention on him / defensive improvement due to easier matchups and better Defensive support and scheme
Allen a athletic Center Lob threat who is Elite at protecting the rim as well as providing some switchability and Help side Defense, he is also a prolific rebounder
Quickley a super quick guard providing Elite Shooting, Perimeter-/on-ball-/Point of Attack Defense who can also create shots for his own and others. He can perform both on and off-ball duties being a nearly perfect backcourt running mate for Cade. He will also chase around and hound opposing Guards.
Anunoby the perfect 3&D Wing who is at the top of every General managers wish list since his First Championship in Toronto. At 26 years of age he was just named to All-Defensive 2nd Team and will likely remain part of this Elite group for many more years. He locks up anybody you put in front of him and becomes the perfect missing puzzle piece for this new Detroit defense. He is as switchable as it gets and usually Guards the opposing Teams best player. Offensively he can take on responsibilty for stretches but is best at being a play finisher and profits of good opportunities.
This Detroit Team has a completely new identity and resembles some of the past Bad Boys Teams best traits. The new surrounding for Cade Provides him with plenty of Championship experience at both Coaching and Player level. The timeline gets accelerated by a lot and yet the new Players are still not in their prime. The Team retains flexibility, maybe even some cap space, by holding onto some of their young players and Future picks.