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NBA: What Every Team Should Be Thankful For In 2016-17

By Michael Saenz

Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy yells out against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Rockets won 99-96. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy yells out against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Rockets won 99-96. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Pistons

SVG

A couple years ago, the Detroit Pistons were in a state of flux. There wasn’t any clear direction, and this team lacked serious leadership. In comes Stan Van Gundy. Since his arrival, the Pistons have looked like an entirely different team.

Led by his guidance, the Pistons made the playoffs last season and were one of the trendiest picks to make a leap in the Eastern Conference standings this season.

Even though the team isn’t off to the best of starts, partly due because of the absence of Reggie Jackson, the Pistons should feel comfortable moving forward.

SVG has changed the culture in Detroit. This team will be a playoff participator for years to come, and they’re just scratching the surface of what they can really be.

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