Ebuka Okorie may have already moved up the Pistons depth chart

Detroit Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie made his preseason debut with approximately 10 minutes remaining in the opening game, replacing Chaz Lanier. Writer Aaron Kellerstrass suggests that Okorie's dynamic performance may have already moved him ahead of Lanier on the team's depth chart, despite acknowledging Okorie remains a long shot for regular rotation minutes.

Kellerstrass notes that Okorie made an immediate impact by hitting a 3-pointer, scoring inside, and setting up a teammate's dunk. The writer argues that Okorie's shot creation off the bounce provides Detroit with more value than Lanier's one-dimensional shooting, especially alongside additions Isaiah Joe and Taurean Prince.