# BELIEVE IN JD: Why Detroit Pistons Fans Should NOT Give Up on Jalen Duren After Playoff Setback

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-08-06T04:00:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons fans are split on Jalen Duren—can the 22-year-old center transform playoff heartbreak into lasting success? Locked On Pistons Podcast unpacks why it’s too early to give up on Duren, spotlighting his elite rebounding, offensive efficiency, and undeniable upside. Despite a tough postseason, Duren's regular season metrics place him among the NBA’s most impactful bigs, outpacing rivals like Bam Adebayo and Evan Mobley in key advanced stats. Host Ku Khahil and guest Matt Griffin break down Duren’s evolving role as a dominant roll man, his chemistry with Cade Cunningham, and the pivotal value he brings to Detroit’s possession-based strategy. Key topics include Duren’s growth on defense, his short roll potential, and how his physicality could shape the Pistons’ future. Can Duren fuse his passing and scoring abilities to become the franchise cornerstone Detroit needs? The answer may decide the Pistons’ path to Eastern Conference contention.

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