Jaden Ivey’s Playing Time Has ‘Sparked Some Tension’ With Pistons Interally
As Jaden Ivey begins his second season with the Detroit Pistons, he has received inconsistent playing time under Monty Williams. The issue has “sparked some tension among Detroit decision-makers this season,” sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
Ivey averaged 16.3 points and 5.2 assists per game as a rookie and finished sixth in Rookie of the Year voting.
Williams didn’t communicate with Ivey to let him know he would begin the season in a reserve role.
“There wasn’t anything said,” Ivey told Yahoo Sports. “Once I saw what was going on, coming off the bench was no problem for me. I love every single one of these dudes in here. I’d ride for them any day. Coming off the bench isn’t a confidence thing or a downer for me. I’m still confident in my game and play the same way.”
Several teams tried to trade up to select Ivey during the 2022 NBA draft.
