Checking in on former Detroit Pistons who played in the NBA postseason
By Kyle Delaney
Former Pistons who made the playoffs: 2. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Before winning the NBA Finals with the Lakers in 2020, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope averaged 11.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Pistons. Detroit drafted KCP with the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
Being one of their premier perimeter defenders, Kentavious led his team in minutes played during the 14-15 NBA season. During his time in Detroit, Kentavious was also selected to play with the Rising Stars at the 2015 All-Star Weekend. However, in 2017, the Detroit Pistons renounced his rights, making him an unrestricted free agent.
KCP signed with the Lakers that same summer and quickly earned a pivotal role on the team. After winning a championship in the bubble, KCP joined the Wizards the following year, as part of the Russell Westbrook trade. Kentavious was traded again in 2022 and now contributes as a major player for Denver, hoping to add another ring to his resume.