Pistons president hopes to make a deal to keep Jalen Duren in Detroit
Despite his playoff struggles, Pistons president Trajan Langdon still sees Jalen Duren as a key part of the team's future.
Detroit — Jalen Duren sat quietly at his locker inside Rocket Arena on May 9. For a guy who is usually talkative and active, even after tough losses, Duren's demeanor might have been the quietest it has ever been all season. The Pistons had dropped Game 3 of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a 116-109 loss in which Duren finished with 11 points and four rebounds in 29 minutes.
At that time, the Pistons held a 2-1 series lead over the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals despite the loss. However, Duren recognized that for the Pistons to maintain their championship aspirations, he needed to improve his performance for the team. "I just have to be better.
I have no excuses," Duren said after the loss. "I'm my biggest critic. I know what I have to do to contribute to our team and success.
I've been staying on myself about doing that. I have great teammates, great coaching staff. I have no doubt we are going to come out stronger.
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