Meet the 2017-18 Detroit Pistons

GUARDS: Reggie Jackson — Age: 27. Ht: 6-3. Wt: 208. 2016 stats: 14.5 ppg, 5.2 apg, 36% 3FG. Analysis: Jackson is healthy and is looking to get back to his 2016 form. His minutes could be limited early until he gets back to 100 percent, but the hub of the Pistons’ offense is the pick-and-roll — and when he’s on, he’s on.

Avery Bradley — Age: 26. Ht: 6-2. Wt: 180. 2016 stats: 16.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 39% 3FG. Analysis: He was second on the Celtics last season in scoring and could be a catalyst on both ends of the court. Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy says his defensive disposition is infectious, which is a huge boost. He'll be one of the offensive focal points.

Ish Smith — Age: 29. Ht: 6-0. Wt: 175. 2016 stats: 9.4 ppg, 5.2 apg, 27% 3FG. Analysis: He has a defined role as a sparkplug off the bench, but if Jackson is slow to get back to form, Smith could see a boost in minutes. He was the Pistons' most consistent player in the preseason — and that could carry over.

Langston Galloway — Age: 25. Ht: 6-2. Wt: 200. 2016 stats: 7.9 ppg, 1.3 apg, 39% 3FG. Analysis: A versatile combo guard, Galloway will find his way into the rotation if he continues to shoot well from beyond the arc. He shot well in the preseason and is valuable insurance as the third point guard.

Luke Kennard — Age: 21. Ht: 6-6. Wt: 206. 2016 stats (Duke): 19.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 44% 3FG. Analysis: The rookie first-round pick has been better inside the arc than beyond it, but has had a steep learning curve on defense. He'll see some playing time, but will get more if he learns quickly and defends and shoots better.

FORWARDS: Stanley Johnson — Age: 21. Ht: 6-7. Wt: 245. 2016 stats: 4.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 29% 3FG. Analysis: He’s likely to get the spot as starting small forward and with the increased minutes, he could have a bounce-back season. With the starting group, he won't have to be a bulk scorer and fits nicely on the defensive end with Bradley.

Tobias Harris — Age: 25. Ht: 6-9. Wt: 235. 2016 stats: 16.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 35% 3FG. Analysis: He's slotted to play a little out of position as the power forward; likewise he's a mismatch on the offensive end for bigger forwards. With the reserve group, he also excels, even if it's only for a few minutes.

Jon Leuer — Age: 28. Ht: 6-10. Wt: 228. 2016 stats: 10.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 29% 3FG. Analysis: In a crowded frontcourt, he's shown his versatility as a stretch forward and stretch center, who could be an intriguing option behind Andre Drummond and Boban Marjanovic. The challenge will be to play like he did in the first half of last season.

Henry Ellenson — Age: 20. Ht: 6-11. Wt: 245. 2016 stats: 3.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 29% 3FG. Analysis: He's made a strong push to get more playing time in the preseason, but with so many varied options, his defense will be the deciding factor. He's improved his drives to the basket and relied less on just shooting from 3-point range.

Reggie Bullock — Age: 26. Ht: 6-7. Wt: 205. 2016 stats: 4.5 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 38% 3FG. Analysis: Last season, he had a smaller role, but with the way he's shot the 3 and his focus on defense, he could carve out a role as the backup small forward. He’ll start the season with a five-game suspension for violating the NBA drug policy.

Anthony Tolliver — Age: 32. Ht: 6-8. Wt: 240. 2016 stats: 7.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 39% 3FG. Analysis: Van Gundy targeted Tolliver in free agency as a leader, but his 3-point shooting and versatility in the frontcourt also is a huge asset. He's shown in the preseason that he can still play and be effective at either forward spot.

CENTERS: Andre Drummond — Age: 24. Ht: 6-11. Wt: 280. 2016 stats: 13.6 ppg, 13.8 rpg. Analysis: After sinus surgery in the offseason and some time working on free throws with a personal coach, Drummond has looked energized in the preseason. He's still a double-double machine and, if Jackson is healthy, they'll be a formidable tandem.

Boban Marjanovic — Age: 29. Ht: 7-3. Wt: 290. 2016 stats: 5.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg Analysis: He's slotted as Drummond’s backup, but almost exclusively in favorable matchups against traditional centers. He's been a focal point in the paint and has produced; defensively, he still has some issues, but offensively, he's a force.