The Detroit Pistons are just over one year into a major rebuild that has seen Troy Weaver gut the entire roster, but in that short time, he is making moves that are giving league executives reason to believe.
Every year, the league sends the league’s GM an anonymous survey on various topics, and for the first time in a long time there are several positive signs for the Pistons in the results. Beyond the superstar mentions featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Steph Curry, there are questions focused on up-and-coming teams.
Detroit was mentioned as one of the teams with the most promising young core in the league.