Detroit Pistons legend Ben Wallace believes the team is ready to take the next step in 2027, thanks to their growing experience.
Wallace told TMZ Sports that the Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, are in great shape after posting a 60-22 regular season record and earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
However, their playoff run ended sooner than hoped, with a semifinal elimination by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Big Ben sees a silver lining, emphasizing that the players need to refocus and remember that even top teams can lose in the playoffs.
He suggested that youth may have been a factor, but now that they know what playoff intensity feels like, it should not hinder their hopes next season.
Wallace expects other Eastern Conference teams to retool and adjust their strategies based on Detroit's regular-season performance.
The competition remains tough: the Knicks are world champions, the Heat added Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Celtics are still contenders.
Yet Wallace is confident that if the Pistons stick to their game, everything will work out.
