#Pistons have $72 million in first apron space going into the offseason. Extend Duren 5/$135 mill and Ausar 4/$110 mill. AT would still be on $11 mill next year. That leaves $45 million in space before the first apron. Detroit could retain their guys and still make a splash.
We would’ve won that game riding Jalen Duren to the finish. Game 6 and Game 7, you live and die with Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson. Those are your stars. Those are your reps. That’s how championship cores are built.