Kevin Huerter Has Been Fighting the Kyle Korver Label

Kevin Huerter has been known as a shooter since he entered the NBA. When Detroit fans learned that Huerter would be the main return in the trade that sent Jaden Ivey to Chicago, many worried the Pistons had undervalued him. Huerter's three-point shooting was 29.4% in 25 games for Detroit, but a groin injury kept him out of most of the postseason.

Despite that setback, the Pistons signed Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract with a team option for the third year. The deal hinges on Huerter proving that the rest of his game can carry him while his shooting improves.

Huerter spoke candidly about his efforts to develop his game beyond being a three-point shooter. "Since the first reports about me coming out of college were being a 'Kyle Korver' type and a still shooter, that was what people always said about me," he said. "Detroit is a great place to showcase everything else I bring to the table.

If you're not playing defense, you're not going to see much court time. Showing up with high effort and being a team player on both ends of the floor—that's what I've always been about and will continue to demonstrate." Huerter still needs to shoot better to stay in the rotation, but it's not his only strength. He is a proficient passer in pick-and-roll situations, adept at cutting to the basket, and always moving in fast breaks.

While he won't match Gary Payton's defensive prowess, Huerter knows where to be and the fit with Detroit appears to be a good one.