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The Pistons Pulse The Pistons Pulse
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4.9 • 239 Ratings
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The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.
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Summarizing Summer League for Detroit Pistons
Bryce and Omari wrap up how the rest of NBA Summer League played out for the Detroit Pistons. What did we learn about rookie Ron Holland after five games and is there a clearer picture of what the future rotations will look like? After the break, Omari and Bryce continue the conversation on Bobi Klintman. Should we be concerned with his off-ball defense? The guys also talk how the week went for Marcus Sasser and several under the radar players. To close out the show, the guys answered listener questions live.
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Our Detroit Pistons Summer League takeaways
Bryce and Omari reunite in a sweltering Las Vegas to talk the heat of the 2024 NBA Summer League. The guys discuss the distinct impression Bobi Klintman's play made and what kind of role he could carve for himself on the roster. "The Pistons Pulse" duo also focus in on Ron Holland. What does the No. 5 overall pick need to work on as he adjusts to the league and what do the guys find encouraging about his performance? The pod also covers Marcus Sasser's second appearance at the offseason competition, some reffing peculiarities and the most recent addition to the Pistons' front office.
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What to make of Detroit Pistons’ offseason so far with Shawn Windsor
Bryce and Omari welcome back Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor to the podcast for notes on how the Detroit Pistons are fairing at this point in the off-season. The guys cover Trajan Langdon's conviction in drafting Ron Holland and how the No. 5 pick compares to Ausar Thompson. The trio also talk what influence the veterans can impart on the young team and if the front office positioned well to teach them.
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Analysis on the Detroit Pistons hiring coach J.B. Bickerstaff and veteran player acquisitions
Bryce and Omari cover the whirlwind of recent personnel changes made by the Detroit Pistons. First the guys have you covered with what you need to know about new coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Is he the right type of hire for such a young team? Later in the pod, the guys break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade and react to the signing of free agent Tobias Harris. What kind of influence can the vets have on the scoring and floor spacing needs of the team? Towards the end of the pod, the guys take on listener questions including what roster gaps still need to be filled.
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Reactions and analysis to Detroit Pistons surprise Ron Holland draft selection
With the No. 5 overall pick, the Detroit Pistons select G League Ignite forward Ron Holland in the 2024 NBA draft. Bryce and Omari break down the pick and what's next for the team.
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Our final 2024 NBA draft preview for Detroit Pistons
Draft week is finally here and the guys are ready to go over one final round of player analysis and trade scenarios. Before the draft talk, Bryce and Omari cover the fallout from the firing of Monty Williams and President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon's first press conference. What should the team look for in a new head coach and does the organization finally have a unified vision moving forward? After the break, the guys dive into one last look at the upcoming draft including breaking down the upsides to prospect Devin Carter. Bryce and Omari also look at scenarios where the front office may trade up or down in the draft and more.
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Customer Reviews
Easily the best part of this season
Bryce and Omari got me through the ROUGHEST season of my life. They don’t sugar coat things when there’s just no good news, but they also don’t go off the rails complaining about it. They offer a ton of insight and are two of the most entertaining sports podcasters I’ve listened to. Highly recommend.
Great Pistons Pod
Great pod on the Detroit Pistons. Both hosts give solid opinion, while Omari provides some inside information from covering the team as a beat writer. Highly recommend if you’re a Pistons/sports fan.
Favorite Pistons Pod
Omari covers the team very well, and Bryce brings some great, interesting perspective to the discussion. Highly recommend these guys!