Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon recently sat down for a lengthy interview with The Athletic. While many topics were discussed, a consistent theme was that Langdon has no plans to rush things with the Pistons young core. Langdon is going to be patient, while prioritizing building around his younger players.
"We want to see what those guys' ceilings are. It's continuing to put players with them that can continue to help them grow, develop and reach their potential," Langdon said. "That's one thing we try to be as cognizant as possible of, which is something at times that can be challenging. Of course, you want to continue to get better, but we're very aware of what the timing of that is. We want our guys to continue to develop and at least get close to their ceiling or potential. Then maybe at that point is when we realize, OK, what is the proper player fit for these guys when it's time to really go?"
Despite the Pistons making the playoffs, Langdon said they still don't know exactly how all of the young players fit together. The Detroit front office head is still evaluating the roster and what they need long-term.
"I don't think we truly understand who our players can be at this point," Langdon said. "I just think it's too early for us to truly understand what the best way to press the proverbial gas pedal is right now. So, we're gonna try to be patient with that and let our young guys continue to develop."