Brothers! There's something big! I heard that there is a super center in the league, do you know? Duren, who is only 19 years old, has frequently staged "double-double shows" in the new season, and he has contributed an average of 15.3 rebounds per game and 2.7 blocks per game, which is simply the double king of rebounds and blocks! This kid is the savior of the Pistons, they are now 2-1 and have become the dark horses of the East, and Duren is undoubtedly a key factor in their rebirth. I heard that the Pistons have not been in good form in recent years, and they can draw a lot of lotteries every season, and finally a new star has emerged.
In the game on October 29, the Pistons easily defeated the Bulls at home, and Duren performed well, with 23 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, he is simply an all-rounder! Truth be told, Duren is only 19 years old, and if he can keep up that kind of performance, I dare say he can definitely be the most improved candidate this season.
Let's take a look back at Duren's first few games, it's really suffocating! In the first game against the Heat, he scored 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, which is simply incredible on both offensive and defensive ends! Then against the Hornets, he contributed 14 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, this kid is simply an all-round warrior on the court! In the last game against the Bulls, Duren was able to suppress All-Star center Vucevic! Vucevic had just 12 points, four rebounds, one assist and five fouls, while Duren was crushing his opponents in all statistics.
This kid is really staggering, he has only played three games, averaging 18.0 points, 15.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.7 blocks per game, and his shooting rate is as high as 80%! It's just a refresher on the impression of Warcraft Howard! With a height of 2.11 meters and an arm span of 2.26 meters, Duren is extremely athletic, so it's no wonder he was the 13th pick in the 2022 draft. Now it seems that his actual performance is much higher than the draft pick. Duren averaged 9.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game last season while shooting 64.8% from the field.
This season, he has been firmly seated as a starting centre-forward, his playing time has been guaranteed, and more importantly, his skills have been fully upgraded. Duren is physically stronger, better at counterloading, and has improved his passing and blocking abilities. In three games, he has 13 assists, at least 2 blocks, better offense, improved shooting percentage, and hit all free throws! Moreover, he grabbed 46 rebounds in three games, an average of 15.3 per game, which is simply the hegemon of the rebounding list! At the same time as Duren's hot rise, Wiseman, another young center of the Pistons, was hidden in the snow for three consecutive games.
The former Warriors star has now fallen out of the Pistons' rotation, and it seems that the Pistons' expectations for him have been greatly reduced. Wiseman also looks quite good physically, tall and long-armed, but he lacks mental toughness and plays a little too soft. In contrast, Duren is the kind of brutalist centre-forward, and his technical abilities are constantly being upgraded. For the Warriors, who stopped their losses in time last season and traded Wiseman, while the Pistons brought Wiseman into their hands, it seems that their vision is a bit of a problem. The Pistons now have a talented player like Duren, so what are they afraid of? In conclusion, Duren's rise is truly astounding, and his strength should not be underestimated.
I believe that he will bring us more surprises as the game progresses. The Pistons will also use his help to add a new force to the championship pattern in the East. So, can you see Duren as the most improved player this season? Let me know in the comments!
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