Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon not too long ago sat down for a prolonged interview with The Athletic. Whereas many subjects have been mentioned, a constant theme was that Langdon has no plans to hurry issues with the Pistons younger core. Langdon goes to be affected person, whereas prioritizing constructing round his youthful gamers.
“We wish to see what these guys’ ceilings are. It’s persevering with to place gamers with them that may proceed to assist them develop, develop and attain their potential,” Langdon mentioned. “That’s one factor we attempt to be as cognizant as attainable of, which is one thing at occasions that may be difficult. After all, you wish to proceed to get higher, however we’re very conscious of what the timing of that’s. We wish our guys to proceed to develop and a minimum of get near their ceiling or potential. Then perhaps at that time is after we understand, OK, what’s the correct participant match for these guys when it’s time to actually go?”
Regardless of the Pistons making the playoffs, Langdon mentioned they nonetheless do not know precisely how all the younger gamers match collectively. The Detroit entrance workplace head remains to be evaluating the roster and what they want long-term.
“I don’t assume we really perceive who our gamers will be at this level,” Langdon mentioned. “I simply assume it’s too early for us to really perceive what one of the best ways to press the proverbial fuel pedal is correct now. So, we’re gonna attempt to be affected person with that and let our younger guys proceed to develop.”
