Central Division
Stanley Johnson, Detroit Pistons: Johnson won’t be the featured player of the Pistons offense, but the Arizona product will be a fixture in the lineup throughout the season—especially since Brandon Jennings told Comcast Sports Net he’s fine with being a sixth man. Johnson’s best trait is his defense, but if the swingman can carve out a consistent offensive role, he might wiggle his way into the Rookie of the Year discussion.