2015 NBA Orlando Summer League: 5 Biggest Detroit Pistons Standouts

2015 NBA Orlando Summer League: 5 Biggest Detroit Pistons Standouts

By Brandon Austin

July 8, 2015

2015 NBA Orlando Summer League: 5 Biggest Detroit Pistons Standouts

detroit pistons — The Detroit Pistons have been participating in the 2015 NBA Orlando Summer League over the past several days. The team features some of Detroit's top recent draft picks, as well as other free agents looking for an opportunity to play. Here are the players who have stood out the most for the Pistons.

The Detroit Pistons have been participating in the 2015 NBA Orlando Summer League over the past several days. The team features some of Detroit's top recent draft picks, as well as other free agents looking for an opportunity to play. Here are the players who have stood out the most for the Pistons.

5. F Justin Harper

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5. F Justin Harper

justin harper — Harper was the 32nd overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but has spent a good part of his playing career in France and the D-League. Harper hasn't necessarily been spectacular in Orlando, but he's made some plays. His best game came against the Clippers, recording nine points, six rebounds and two steals.

Harper was the 32nd overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but has spent a good part of his playing career in France and the D-League. Harper hasn't necessarily been spectacular in Orlando, but he's made some plays. His best game came against the Clippers, recording nine points, six rebounds and two steals.

4. SG Darrun Hilliard

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4. SG Darrun Hilliard

darrun hilliard — The Villanova-product was selected by the Pistons in the second round this year. Hilliard got off to a rough start in the Summer League, but he is starting to find his rhythm. Over three games, he's averaging 8.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Hilliard put up a solid stat line against the Heat, scoring 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting, to go with two rebounds and a steal in 23 minutes.

The Villanova-product was selected by the Pistons in the second round this year. Hilliard got off to a rough start in the Summer League, but he is starting to find his rhythm. Over three games, he's averaging 8.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Hilliard put up a solid stat line against the Heat, scoring 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting, to go with two rebounds and a steal in 23 minutes.

3. SF Adonis Thomas

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3. SF Adonis Thomas

adonis thomas — Thomas declared for the NBA Draft last season, but went undrafted. After spending last season in the D-League, he's ready to prove he can make an NBA roster. Thomas is averaging 31.7 minutes per game for the Pistons in Orlando. He went off in the team's first game for 17 points, three rebounds and an assist.

Thomas declared for the NBA Draft last season, but went undrafted. After spending last season in the D-League, he's ready to prove he can make an NBA roster. Thomas is averaging 31.7 minutes per game for the Pistons in Orlando. He went off in the team's first game for 17 points, three rebounds and an assist.

2. G Spencer Dinwiddie

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2. G Spencer Dinwiddie

spencer dinwiddie — Detroit's second-round pick from a season ago has looked really good so far this summer. In three games, Dinwiddie is averaging 10.0 PPG, 4.3 APG and 2.7 RPG. He's scored in double figures twice, including a 14-point performance in the opening game. He's proving that he can be a solid backup point guard for the Pistons this season.

Detroit's second-round pick from a season ago has looked really good so far this summer. In three games, Dinwiddie is averaging 10.0 PPG, 4.3 APG and 2.7 RPG. He's scored in double figures twice, including a 14-point performance in the opening game. He's proving that he can be a solid backup point guard for the Pistons this season.

1. SF Stanley Johnson

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1. SF Stanley Johnson

stanley johnson — The No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has been one of the most impressive players in the Orlando Summer League. Johnson is averaging 17.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.0 APG and 2.0 SPG. Johnson exploded for 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting against the Clippers.The 6-foot-7 forward has shown his prowess and athleticism on both ends of the floor.

The No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has been one of the most impressive players in the Orlando Summer League. Johnson is averaging 17.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.0 APG and 2.0 SPG. Johnson exploded for 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting against the Clippers.The 6-foot-7 forward has shown his prowess and athleticism on both ends of the floor.

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