Big man Paul Reed continues to be Detroit Pistons' biggest X-factor
The Detroit Pistons have had several players step up this season, but Paul Reed has emerged as the team's biggest X-factor.
Detroit — The Detroit Pistons had their best season in 20 years, winning 60 games for only the third time in franchise history. Although their first-round playoff series went to a decisive Game 7 on Sunday , it still gave the Pistons their best chance to secure a postseason victory after nearly two decades. From J.
B. Bickerstaff's Coach of the Year candidacy to the dynamic All-Star pairing of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, several factors contributed to the Pistons' success this season. However, the team's depth may have had the most significant impact.
Throughout the year, various players stepped up to help the team win, but Paul Reed might have been the biggest X-factor. Although there were times when Reed recorded several DNPs, he always made the most of his time whenever Bickerstaff called on him, embodying the team's stay-ready mentality. More: Anatomy of a comeback: How did Pistons pull off miracle win?
"It's really incredible how hard he works. He works harder than anyone you can find. He is one of the hardest workers," Cunningham said.
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