With a shocking squad change on Saturday, many Detroit Pistons followers anticipated the follow-up transfer to be one thing near a blockbuster deal.
As an alternative, the Pistons elevated a member of their NBA G League affiliate by signing Javante McCoy from Motor Metropolis Cruise. It is a acquainted addition, contemplating the Pistons added McCoy for his or her 2024 preseason.
In 11 video games with Cruise, McCoy averaged 15 factors, 4 rebounds and three assists. He tried three of three pictures per sport, averaging 52 p.c from deep.
McCoy is a former standout participant at Boston College. He performed 5 seasons at BU, enjoying in 147 video games. Throughout his senior season, McCoy averaged 17 factors, three assists and 4 rebounds. He shot 50 p.c from the sector and knocked down 43 p.c of his three pictures.
As a rookie, McCoy performed for the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate within the South Bay. Final season, he performed for the San Antonio Spurs’ Austin affiliate.
Since McCoy joined the Pistons and put them above the wage flooring, they do not need to make every other offers right now. The choice to half methods with veteran middle Paul Reed and change his spot with a G League guard was a headache for some followers.
@DetroitBardy: WHO WILL PLAY CENTER
WHO GOES TO THE GAME CENTER
– BRADYTRON‼️ (@DetroitBardy) December 16, 2024
@GibbsForSix: The Lions simply misplaced and now you are dragging me
The Lions simply misplaced and now you are hanging round, I am out.
— 𝓪𝓵𝓮𝔁 💫 (@GibbsForSix) December 16, 2024
@RobbyCan81: So we’ve got a wholesome middle who’s 6’8
So we’ve got a well being middle that’s 6’8
–Robert Canfield (@RobbyCan81) December 16, 2024
@daWakandanDude: What was the purpose of releasing Reed then lol????
What was the purpose of releasing Reed then lol????
— It’s Might 1st! (@daWakandanDude) December 16, 2024
@AdultnamedRob: We want one other main menace, however we won’t get mad at one other 3-point menace.
We want one other large however we won’t get mad at one other 3-point menace. https://t.co/SZF8tMEP8f
– New OSU coach Mike Vrabel 🙏🏾 (@AdultnamedRob) December 16, 2024
On Saturday, the Pistons parted methods with veteran middle Paul Reed. Through the 2024 offseason, Detroit claimed Reed after the Philadelphia 76ers waived him. Since his full wage for 2024-25 wasn’t assured till January, many anticipated the Pistons to maintain Reed for depth functions and probably use his wage as a part of a deal.
As an alternative, Reed elements methods with the group early, which impacts Detroit’s frontcourt depth. Whereas the shortage of a blockbuster transfer for one more participant could frustrate followers now, the Pistons nonetheless have loads of time to get a deal executed earlier than the February deadline.
