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Detroit Pistons Guard Has Big Lead in Key Shooting Metric

Pistons guard Malik Beasley continues to thrive from beyond the arc.
Kevin McCormick|
Jan 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot to put the Pistons ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers late in the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Jan 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot to put the Pistons ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers late in the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Upon taking over in the Detroit Pistons' front office, Trajan Langdon addressed a key area of need on the roster. That being three-point shooting. The Pistons had their fair share of struggles offensively last season, and lack of floor spacing was a major catalyst in that.

Through trades and free agency, Langdon brought in a trio of veterans who could help alleviate Detroit's spacing concerns. Among those acquired was Malik Beasley. The journeyman guard signed with the Pistons on an extremely team-friendly one-year deal.

Beasley has bounced around the league in recent years, largely being recruited for his shooting. Since entering the fold in Detroit, he's emerged as a major X-factor for the roster.

Whether it's as a starter of off the bench, Beasley is impactful for the Pistons on a nightly basis. He's been the perfect complementary piece for Cade Cunningham, providing a reliable kick-out option from beyond the arc. On the season, Beasley is averaging 16.1 PPG while shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc.

At the halfway point in the season, Beasley was third in the league in three-pointers made with 152 ahead of Saturday's action against Phoenix. Only Tyler Herro (158) and Anthony Edwards (175) made more. That said, Beasley is leading the league in a different shooting metric. His 114 made catch-and-shoot threes is the most in the association, with the next closest player having 93.

Beasley has thrived in his new situation, and has proven to be one of the best value signings of the offseason. His stellar play is one of many reasons why the Pistons are knocking on the door of a postseason berth.

While he might have only signed for one year, the Pistons should certainly do everything in their power to retain Beasley for the foreseeable future.

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Kevin McCormick
KEVIN MCCORMICK

Since graduating from Holy Family University with a degree in Sports Management, he's gone on to pursue a career in journalism covering the NBA. Some of his previous bylines include 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, and Sportskeeda.

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