The Pistons were eliminated from the first round of the NBA playoffs Sunday, losing in a 4-0 series sweep to the Cavaliers. Here’s the Detroit Free Press on the future of the squad, which if all goes according to plan will revolve heavily around big center Andre Drummond:
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Pistons owner Tom Gores stood in the middle of the locker room, talking about the future, about his desire to extend Andre Drummond and give him a max deal, despite the obvious free-throw issue, despite the fact that caused Drummond to be on the bench at the end of a must-win game.
Gores said he has no hesitation to give Drummond the money. None at all. He wants Drummond back for the long haul; there’s no question in his mind.
“I think he’s a great player,” Gores said. “He deserves it, without a doubt. He’ll figure it out.”
Gores was recapping the season, talking about the addition of Tobias Harris.
“The good news is, the bet they made on Tobias worked,” Gores said. “He’s a good man.”
As he spoke, Stanley Johnson walked by.
“How about that guy?” Gores said, shaking hands with Johnson, the 19-year-old rookie forward, who seemed to grow up in these playoffs.
