J.B. Bickerstaff Sends Strong Message About Jalen Duren Amid Pistons Playoff Struggles
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff explains why Detroit still believes in Jalen Duren despite playoff struggles vs Cavaliers.
Jalen Duren’s playoff struggles have become impossible to ignore, but Detroit Pistons head coach J. B. Bickerstaff made one thing crystal clear after Monday night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He is not giving up on his young center. Following Detroit’s 112-103 Game 4 loss, Bickerstaff delivered an honest and revealing response when asked about sticking with Duren despite strong play from backup big man Paul Reed . And in many ways, his comments said everything about the culture the Pistons have built this season.
J. B. Bickerstaff explains why Pistons still believe in Jalen Duren Duren has not looked like himself throughout much of the postseason.
The 22-year-old averaged 19. 5 points and 10. 5 rebounds during the regular season while earning the first All-Star selection of his career.