The Detroit Pistons are revealing just how badly they need Jalen Duren—and why they ultimately had to pay him top dollar to return.
Maxwell Ogden of PistonPowered argues that Jalen Duren's absence highlights his value, justifying the five-year, $200 million contract extension he signed with the Detroit Pistons. Despite Detroit opening the season with a 6-2 record, Ogden points out that the team has notably struggled in the specific offensive and rebounding areas where Duren typically excels.
After Duren suffered a hamstring strain, Detroit went 4-2 without him, yet dropped to 15th in points in the paint and 28th in offensive rebounds. While Paul Reed has served as a replacement, Ogden asserts that Duren's upcoming return from injury remains crucial for Detroit to resolve these statistical declines.
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