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Starts 0 of 1 games · 13th on DET in minutes · Deep bench role

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So far only his team's show (Locked On Pistons) has talked about him this season. We also follow 20 national shows, ESPN and CBS Sports stories and 90+ beat reporters; their items appear here as soon as they mention him.

• Podcast Locked On Pistons · 17 points · Oct 19
  • Host says that after Ebuka Okorie's final preseason game and Bickerstaff's comments, it is more possible than he thought that Okorie takes the backup point guard spot from Daniss Jenkins. at 8:43
  • J.B. Bickerstaff (quoted): Host reads J.B. Bickerstaff's comments from "yesterday" about Okorie's game and role: he showed poise you don't often see from a young player, did a great job, and "We've got tough decisions to make." at 13:22
  • Host reads Okorie's preseason stats: fourth on the team in scoring at 10.3 points per game, 57% from the field, and (host hedges 'i believe') around 70% of his buckets self-created. at 13:58
  • Host's belief (not reported): the front office thinks first-round pick Okorie could play right away and have an impact this season. at 12:17
  • Guest believes Bickerstaff's comment is honest, but guesses Bickerstaff will slow roll the decision rather than simply switching to Okorie. at 14:55
  • Guest says (hedged 'I think') Okorie shot 70% from two in preseason, with over 70% of those makes unassisted. at 15:02
  • Asked whether Okorie has the best handle on the team, one speaker (unclear which) says he thinks Okorie already does. at 15:30
  • Guest thinks Okorie is clearly a more talented creator than Jenkins and the main answer for offense when Cade and Duren sit. He says Okorie could be a big boost to shot creation as a rookie. at 16:08
  • Guest cautions that Okorie mostly played fourth quarters rather than against starters, though he did face some real NBA defenders, such as "Jalen Clark" of Minnesota. at 18:03
  • Guest agrees with the host that Okorie is probably a better player than Jenkins this season and more helpful to what Detroit needs. at 18:23
  • Host argues that a second self-creating shot creator matters more to the Pistons than to almost any other contender. He says Okorie gets into the paint whenever he wants. at 19:02
  • Guest says it remains to be seen where Okorie's defense settles, but thinks he can hold his own. He adds that Okorie is a good decision-maker who doesn't turn it over. at 21:41
  • Host says Okorie sped up his jump-shot release from summer league (where he felt it was too slow) and handled contact and physicality well in preseason. at 22:59
  • Host says the lineups Okorie played with in preseason were not good and the spacing was poor. at 23:47
  • Host predicts Okorie will be in the rotation sooner or later. He says he won't be furious if Okorie isn't in it right away. at 24:04
  • Host says Okorie played at Stanford and led the ACC in scoring before being drafted. at 22:25
  • Host lists what to watch in the opener: whether Okorie plays over Jenkins, or plays at all. at 32:40

  “SEASON OPENER: Did Detroit Pistons Rookie Ebuka Okorie Do ENOUGH To Crack Rotation In Preseason?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pistons · Opinion · Oct 16

  The guest thinks Ebuka Okorie is already the team's second-best point guard because he can create his own offense. He cites Okorie's play at Stanford.

  “Will Detroit Pistons' UNIQUE YOUNG Trio Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren BREAK the Mold?” at 21:22 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pistons · 3 points · Oct 13
  • Through two preseason games, the host says Ebuka Okorie has shown flashes: getting to the basket, an incredible handle, and creating space and his own shots. at 10:38
  • The host says Ebuka Okorie has not played a complete game where he looked better than Daniss Jenkins. In the host's view, Jenkins has looked more comfortable and more like a veteran, and has outplayed Okorie. at 11:21
  • The host doubts Ebuka Okorie will crack the rotation this year. He says at least two guards are ahead of Okorie at his position, but two strong performances to finish the preseason could make the staff think. at 12:07

  “MAILBAG: Realistic Expectations For Ausar Thompson, Future Of Ron Holland, and Potential Trade Targets?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pistons · 3 points · Oct 12
  • Ku Khahil: Host analysis: Ebuka Okorie has flashed a lot in two games. His handle is there, he gets to his spots and downhill, and he isn't turning the ball over much. at 8:38
  • Ku Khahil: Ebuka Okorie went 6-of-15 in game 2. The host says he grew hesitant as a scorer in the second half, and defenders used his size against him and blocked him a few times. at 9:00
  • Ku Khahil: Host analysis: Ebuka Okorie doesn't look ready to play instantly. The host doesn't know whether he has been consistent enough to play over Daniss Jenkins or to challenge him for the backup point guard spot yet; he has two preseason games left. at 9:38

  “Ausar Thompson Poor Performance, ROUGH John Collins Small-Ball 5 Minutes FLASH in Game 2” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pistons · 3 points · Oct 8
  • Matt thinks Ebuka Okorie is more talented than Daniss Jenkins. He hopes Okorie has a rotation spot locked up by the end of this season. at 15:18
  • The host says JB really likes Daniss Jenkins. He thinks Ebuka Okorie could take that spot and it should be an open battle, but expects Jenkins to get it. at 18:56
  • The host lists emergency depth: Javonte, Danis or Daniss Jenkins or Ebuka Okorie, veteran Taurean Prince and Chaz Lanier. He says the team really likes Chaz, who looks like he belongs when he plays. name not confirmed at 23:50

  “Will Moving Cade Cunningham OFF the Ball TRANSFORM the Detroit Pistons’ Offense?” · listen ↗

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