Simone Fontecchio Out for Pistons Due to Personal Matter
Simone Fontecchio will not be playing for the Detroit Pistons due to a personal matter. The team announced that he is out and will miss their next game against the Orlando Magic on January 1st, 2025. This news comes as a surprise, given that there were no previous injury notes for Fontecchio.
What It Means
Fontecchio has been contributing an average of 6.4 points per game this season. He also averages 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. His shooting percentage stands at 40.5%, with a three-point percentage of 34.7%. These stats show his role in the team’s rotation, although he is not among the top scorers.
The Pistons will need to adjust their lineup in his absence. Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, and Ron Holland II are all options at small forward. Hardaway Jr., who plays more minutes and scores more points, might see increased playtime during this period.
