If Isaiah Joe is going to be the solution for one of the Pistons' biggest problems from last season, he has to find his role. Detroit already had shooters on the court last season, but was short on players who…
Last Word On Basketball's Ian Goodwillie argues that new Detroit Pistons acquisition Isaiah Joe must quickly rediscover his perimeter shooting rhythm to help the team contend. The Pistons acquired Joe to bolster their deep shooting, but the guard has struggled through his first three preseason appearances, making only 2 of 18 three-point attempts for an 11% mark.
Goodwillie notes that while Joe likely needs time to acclimate to Detroit's offensive facilitators, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff may face difficult rotation choices or trade scenarios if the slump continues. The writer believes Joe returning to his career 40.6% three-point average will be vital for Detroit's 2026-2027 Eastern Conference postseason aspirations.
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