Daniss Jenkins’ red-hot 3-point shooting overshadowing a more important development

Jenkins is becoming more of a 3-level scorer.

By Aaron Kellerstrass · Piston Powered

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:46 PM

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Aaron Kellerstrass argues Daniss Jenkins' improved inside finishing is more vital than his hot 3-point shooting.
Jenkins is averaging 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists while securing his Detroit Pistons rotation role.
The guard is converting 63 percent at the rim and 60 percent from floater range early this season.

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PistonPowered's Aaron Kellerstrass argues that Daniss Jenkins' improved finishing inside is a more crucial development for the Detroit Pistons than his hot 3-point shooting. Despite early speculation that rookie Ebuka Okorie could claim his rotation spot, Jenkins has started the season strongly, averaging 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game.

While Jenkins is shooting over 47 percent from deep, Kellerstrass highlights his leap to 63 percent finishing at the rim and 60 percent from floater range. The writer notes this balanced scoring helps the Pistons find complementary rim pressure alongside Cade Cunningham.

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