Jaden Ivey
Biggest upside: Trade to get Jaden Ivey
Although the 2022 draft is only a small draft year, it has to be said that the drama of the draft is comparable to that of Hollywood blockbusters. First, Jabari Smith, who was expected to become a champion, fell straight down to become a tandem flower; Then there is The fact that Banchero has become a champion. The soap opera between magic and rockets may not be enough to watch, but the next scene is definitely full of reversals. First of all, Jardon Ivey was considered the strongest defender in the 2022 draft, and as a result, the Kings, who had the 4th pick, actually crossed Ivey to choose Kigan Murray, which gave the Pistons with the 5th pick a big advantage, and they finally got the strongest rookie guard of the year when they had no chance to get Allen's position.
Cunningham
Admittedly, it's somewhat irresponsible to get excited about a rookie who hasn't played a meaningful time yet. But frankly, the combination of Ivey and Cunningham looks really imaginative in theory. In addition, it is still offseason, which is why everyone should be swept away by all kinds of optimism.
Jaden Ivey
Ive is a brilliant athlete, and his speed and agility are reminiscent of Russell Weisbrook. If Ivey can prove that his role as Purdue's shooter does give him a boost in projection, then he and Cunningham can play the role of organizers at the same time. Cunningham's composure and skill will contrast sharply with Ivey's explosive power, and perhaps Ivey can use his speed to emerge in counterattacks and quick attacks; Cunningham, on the other hand, plays more of a commander in positional warfare, which will give the Pistons a fun playing style. The two cornerstone players have completely different styles of play, which is why they have the opportunity to learn from each other and complement each other.
Bagley
Maximum loss: Three-year fully guaranteed contract renewal of Marvin Bagley III
Marvin Bagley III was only 23 years old, so when he had a disagreement with the Kings, or even was once abandoned, public opinion pointed all the blame at the kings coach Luke Wharton and the team's management Ofuwacks. However, the difficult question is that Bagley has never been able to match the talent in the league, so why did he set himself a high value? And which teams pushed the Pistons to see a contract with an annual salary of more than $12 million per season for a player with only offense and no defense in the offseason of 2022?
The Pistons renewed Bagley.com
Bagley's outside shots were unreliable and he wasn't good at passing. On the defensive end, he's a fringe defender who can only struggle to participate in basket protection. Aside from the draft-time data and the so-called "potential," the current analysis based on him points to the conclusion that Bagley is not worth an annual salary of $12 million a year. What is even more embarrassing is that the Pistons also gave a three-year fully guaranteed contract in the offseason, which is very valuable for them to deal with this contract later, of course, the three-year contract is enough for Bagley to prove his value in time, and the Pistons will rot in their hands for three seasons at most, which may be the only acceptable reason for this contract at present.