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Where Will Hollis Thompson Play Next?

By Bret Stuter

Nov 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Hollis Thompson (31) dribbles past Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Chicago Bulls won 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Hollis Thompson (31) dribbles past Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Chicago Bulls won 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Detroit Pistons

2016 3-point Accuracy: 34.1 percent

Thompson 3-point Accuracy: 38.9 percent

The Detroit Pistons are another struggling team, and are looking for answers. The team has already hit the jackpot in signing former Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ish Smith.  So far this season, Smith has played in all 37 games, and has started 21.

The small forward position could use an upgrade. Right now, reserve duties are handled by Stanley Johnson (rookie) and Reggie Bullock (3rd year vet).  Thomson would give the team a solid presence off the bench, and he could slide to the shooting guard role as needed.

Fit would work well as well. Smith played in the same backcourt as Thompson with the Philadelphia 76ers, and that would definitely work to the Pistons’ advantage.   Signing Thompson would be a low-risk high-reward move for a team begging to find an answer. Hollis Thompson could deliver one.