Detroit Pistons 2024–25 Season Review: Nearly There with Positive Signs on Rebuilding
The Detroit Pistons envisioned Cade Cunningham as their centerpiece for the future. They waited four seasons to see the team develop into a playoff side. After a dismal 14–68 record the previous year, the team surged to a 44–38 finish, clinching their first playoff berth since 2019. New HC J.B. Bickerstaff not only instilled a winning mentality through resilience and fighting spirit in the side, the side showed massive leap in just one season.
JB Bickerstaff is known for his magic in working with the struggling side had already proven record with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans were pleased with his addition to the franchise, and halfway into the season, Pistons surpassed their 2023-24 wins total. By the March end, the side secured a place in the postseason.
Cade Cunningham led the side in points and assists, while Jalen Duren also stepped up with an average of 10.3 rebounds. The side joined the Charlotte Bobcats’ 2012-13 record, tripling its number of wins in just one season. Here are a few positives observed from the Pistons’ 2024-25 season.
How Good was the Pistons’ 2024-25 Season?
The young core, equivalent to the future of the franchise, is promising. Cade Cunningham resigned early in the season for five more seasons. The guard recorded multiple triple-double performances against top sides, showcasing his abilities to beat tough defences. Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson also showcased significant development, with one dominating the paint area while Thompson played a defensive role well. First-time All-Star Cunningham was pumped up for the season.
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“Nobody gave us a shot, and we knew that, but we believed in ourselves, and that’s what mattered.”
Playoff push and experience for the side will also be vital in the future. The addition of experienced stars like Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr showed the franchise’s vision to provide their stars the needed support and leadership for the games.
How Bad was Pistons’ 2024-25 Season?
Improvement is nice. But the Pistons still have a long way to go before anyone’s calling this team truly good. The side was already at the bottom of the league and had no other way but to go up. The playoff match up was bit harsh on them with the star-studded New York side aiming for the title, yet the manner of exit was bit disappointing.
With three close games, Cade Cunningham and the side needed to close out at least one game to put the opposition under pressure. Pistons had nothing to lose in the series while the New Yorkers were the favourites.
What’s Next for Detroit Pistons?
The Pistons won two titles during their Bad Boys era. The 2004 title was for team performances led by Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, and Richard Hamilton. Now the team is set for their big players once again. Guard Cunningham and a pair of forwards in Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson. Though it might be a couple of more seasons or even a mega deal to be a title contender, the Pistons are nearly there.
Was it a championship season? No. But for a team that’s been stuck in a rebuild for nearly a decade, 2024–25 felt like a rebirth. They weren’t just better—they were relevant again. As Bickerstaff said, “This is just the beginning. We’re building something special.”
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