Mar 29, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons center
Andre Drummond(0) holds the ball as Miami Heat forward
Henry Walker(5) defends in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Pistons
2014-15 Record: 32-50
Finally, there are the Detroit Pistons. After locking down Reggie Jackson this summer with a lucrative contract extension, and Greg Monroe moving on in Milwaukee, Andre Drummond will now carry a bigger weight down low.
Their role players, such as Jodie Meeks, Caron Butler, Quincy Miller, and Anthony Tolliver are also very solid and can provide a veteran presence for the young core. Add in rookie forward Stanley Johnson, and the Pistons will be able to field a very competitive team. Let’s also not forget that Brandon Jennings should be returning from injury at some point this season, too.
Estimated Time Before Contention: 2 years