Pistons' Jalen Duren doesn't regret going through contract dispute with Detroit after stalemate
The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have sent haymakers at each other this summer while negotiating a contract. After reaching a deal, Duren makes it clear he wouldn't have changed a thing.
Detroit Pistons All-Star forward Jalen Duren has signed a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract with the team, putting an end to a protracted contract dispute. Despite the lengthy negotiations, Duren says he does not regret the tumultuous summer that followed. "All-NBA and All-Star center Jalen Duren has agreed to sign a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons...
This ends a prolonged restricted free agency dispute between the two sides," ESPN's Shams Charania reported. During a press conference, Duren admitted that his postseason performance served as a humbling experience, stating, "I need to get better. I looked in the mirror and realized I do need to get better. I'm man enough to acknowledge my flaws and to get my a** in the gym and get better."
When asked if he wished things had gone differently, Duren expressed that he didn't regret the process, believing that everything that transpired was meant to make him a better player. The Pistons and Duren are continuing to work on their relationship, but his remarks leave fans intrigued about the future of their partnership.
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