Dwane Casey has stepped down as the Detroit Pistons coach, concluding the league’s worst 17-65 season. Casey took the Pistons to the playoffs in his first year as coach, but they remained close to the Eastern Conference’s bottom during the last four seasons. Ranking at the NBA’s bottom indicates a long-awaited update for the team’s line-up.

However, the Pistons' play has anchored the positive outlook with Killian Hayes’ 26 points and Jaden Ivey’s 16 points, both capable of becoming pivotal assets to the franchise. Ivey’s deep skillset and developments in all areas of the game alongside Hayes’ toughness, rebounding and scoring qualities are critical elements to look forward to for Pistons fans.

Jalen Duren is another bright spot ahead, with 17 rebounds and hardcourt qualities similar to the late Kobe Bryant. ESPN has lauded the big man as a winning asset who could score through contact, rebound in traffic, and become an efficient vertical threat to open up for his teammates.

While the Pistons might hope to win the May 16 NBA Draft lottery in order to select 7-foot-2 French superstar Victor Wembanyama, it rests on cultivating the talents already on the team. With the right moves, the Pistons can emerge with the latest and greatest pipeline of powerful talent.