Why Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy did not chose to give Kennard his first NBA minutes as Detroit beat Charlotte on Wednesday night was not entirely clear, though one Hornets beat writer offered a clue on Twitter.
Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said former Duke star Luke Kennard wouldn't play until his defense improved dramatically. He sits so far.
— Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) October 19, 2017
Van Gundy’s decision didn’t go over well with some fans.
VERY good first half of basketball by the Pistons. But I'm pretty pissed about not seeing Luke Kennard to say the least.
— Nick (@NicolasHenkel) October 19, 2017
So Stanley Johnson goes 0-13 plays 39 minutes... And luke kennard didn't play a single minute? https://t.co/W1eb0n5EKY
— MMJ pistons(1-0) (@vMmj123_) October 19, 2017
This what Stanley Johnson giving y’all & @LukeKennard5 can’t get off the bench? @DetroitPistons pic.twitter.com/L6EiynwC0L
— Shane Falco (@LoveLiveMurph) October 19, 2017
I guess 0-13 is better than what Luke Kennard would’ve done? Are you kidding me?
— Jonathan Cordrey (@Jon_Cordrey) October 19, 2017
😡— Brian Caudill (@MUlefty34) October 19, 2017SVG says it’s going to be tough keeping Luke Kennard off the floor. Game 1 he gets a DNP. Thanks Stan.
Pistons don't have any shooters and @LukeKennard5 gets no PT? Doesn't make any sense.
— Garrett Ross (@GROSS__96) October 19, 2017
Detroit’s next game is Friday night at the Washington Wizards.
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