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Detroit Pistons urged to bench Jalen Duren by three-time NBA champion
TL;DR
Three-time NBA champion Danny Green has urged the Detroit Pistons to bench center Jalen Duren due to his significant drop in performance during the postseason.
Key points
- Danny Green urges Pistons to bench Jalen Duren
- Duren's postseason performance has significantly declined
- His scoring average dropped by nearly 10 points
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The Detroit Pistons have been urged to bench struggling center Jalen Duren by a three-time NBA champion.
During an appearance on the No Fouls Given podcast, Danny Green expressed concern for Duren, but also encouraged the Pistons to bench the All-Star center given his on-court struggles in the postseason.
During the postseason, Duren's production has dropped substantially compared to what it was during the regular season. His points per game averaged has dropped by nearly 10 points per performance from the regular season to the playoffs.
âIâm praying for him, I hope nothingâs going on, whateverâs happening with Jalen Duren,â Green said.
âRegardless of the fact, we canât play him. We got to win a playoff game. If you have something going on, you better communicate that. We got to sit you regardless, youâre not performing. Only thing else that came to mind is how do you get him to pick it up, the best translator, something that computes to your brain is the bench.â
Q&A
Why did Danny Green suggest the Pistons bench Jalen Duren?
Danny Green suggested benching Jalen Duren due to his struggles on the court and a notable drop in his postseason performance.
How much has Jalen Duren's scoring dropped in the playoffs?
Jalen Duren's points per game average has decreased by nearly 10 points from the regular season to the playoffs.
What impact could benching Jalen Duren have on the Pistons?
Benchings can impact team dynamics and player morale, potentially leading to adjustments in strategy and performance.