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Podcast: What’s gone wrong with the Detroit Pistons?

Detroit had big hopes for this season, but the Pistons are struggling. Can they get on track or is this an interesting experiment that can’t be fixed?

Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

We broke down the Detroit Pistons this week on the Drive & Kick with the excellent Vincent Goodwill from the Detroit News. Here’s a rundown:

  • OK, what’s wrong? Vince says it’s a little bit of everything, but mostly it’s the defense.
  • Josh Smith as the strongest voice in the locker room and whether the big frontcourt can work.
  • Is Greg Monroe long for the Pistons?
  • Fat Lever gets namedropped.
  • The Rajon Rondo rumors that won’t go away.
  • The evolution of Brandon Jennings, and whether he can guide the Pistons long-term.
  • As for the mix, Vince calls it a “big soup of ugly.”
  • We also delved into Detroit, and how the Pistons can get back in the city’s good graces.

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