after some confusion<\/a> \u2014 he wound up a Piston.<\/p>\nBut Duren nonetheless credit his Philly roots for molding him into the participant he\u2019s developed into.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe grit, the grind,\u201d Duren stated. \u201cBeing at Roman and playing for Team Final just … basketball is huge in Philly \u2014 we all know that. So, growing up getting that competitive edge and playing against all types of guys, guys who could have made it to this level [but] just didn\u2019t make the right decisions. I feel like growing up here helped me a lot, helped me with my competitive edge, helped me understanding the game and just being in touch with the game from an early age.\u201d<\/p>\n
The early returns on the Pistons draft evening have been optimistic. Explosive guard Jaden Ivey, chosen fifth total out of Purdue, has confirmed to be a shiny spot. Ivey and Duren, together with 2021 first total choose Cade Cunningham, may type arguably essentially the most intriguing younger trio within the NBA.<\/p>\n
But Detroit is 8-27 to start out the yr whereas Cunningham just lately underwent season-ending shin surgical procedure. It\u2019s going to take time for Cunningham (21), Ivey (20) and Duren (19) to search out their footing within the NBA and make the Pistons related once more.<\/p>\n
While there are a number of areas of development for Duren, he\u2019s taken benefit of each alternative he\u2019s gotten thus far.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of little nuances he\u2019s still learning because different nights are different things he\u2019s got to do,\u201d Casey stated. \u201cHe\u2019s learning … he\u2019s a great student \u2014 a sponge. But again, there\u2019s no magic wand to say where he gets it in real time and just like all rookies there\u2019s a learning curve but he\u2019s right on track where he should be.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is one space of the sport the place Duren has already produced at an elite degree: rebounding. <\/p>\n
He leads all rookies in rebounds per sport (8.2) and rebounding share (16.7, good for 14th in your complete NBA). He\u2019s additionally eighth within the league in offensive rebounding share (12.6). <\/p>\n
Sure, Duren\u2019s 6-foot-10, 250-pounds body and supreme athleticism assist, however there\u2019s additionally an innate ability to rebounding that he clearly has.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s gonna take time is his shooting, his free throws and all those things,\u201d Casey stated. \u201cDefensive coverages, terminology \u2014 those things will take time \u2014 but one thing I knew would translate would be his rebounding because of his size and physicality [and] his knack \u2014 he has a natural knack to rebound and that\u2019s something you can\u2019t teach.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ahead of the matchup in opposition to Embiid, Duren stated it\u2019s the kind of problem he loves. Battling elite bigs like Nikola Jokic or Anthony Davis is one thing Duren needs to study from. <\/p>\n
While his sport doesn\u2019t appear to line up along with his beginning certificates (he simply turned 19 again in November), neither does his perspective.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople will say I\u2019m pretty raw and I look at that as a good thing because I have room to grow in all aspects,\u201d Duren stated. \u201cBut where I\u2019m at now, I feel like I\u2019ve accomplished a lot more than people would even expect. I feel like all aspects of my game can grow. I feel like we\u2019re locked in on just me becoming the best player I can become.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trust the method, Detroit. It looks as if the City of Brotherly Love produced one right here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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