The Detroit Pistons are currently the worst team in the league with a 4-21 win-loss record, but there are more unfortunate news for this organization after their best player Jerami Grant suffered torn ligaments in his thumb and has been ruled out indefinitely.

Cade Cunningham already missed several games in the beginning of the season, while Kelly Olynyk remains out because of a sprained MCL.

The Pistons have not been complete this season, causing problems to spiral into terrible losses. With Grant and Olynyk's continued absence, it is highly possible for them to continue racking up defeats this 2021-22.

With the huge losses, Detroit must focus on acquiring tremendous talent in the draft and offseason or developing their young pieces in the next few months. For now, though, some players need to step up to fill the void left by their top-scorer.

3. Cade Cunnigham 

This is the obvious answer, but it must be reiterated that Cunningham must be more assertive and aggressive on both ends of the floor. He has shown his methodical approach in maneuvering through defenses, and he has the height and IQ to break through any kind of schemes. With Grant's current injury, his usage rate for the Pistons would skyrocket and he should clearly take advantage of this.

Cunningham does not need to take way too many shots, but he must get others involved to increase the confidence of struggling players like Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart and Killian Hayes. In his college days, his floor general abilities were compared to Slovenian star Luka Doncic, and it is worth noting he already had spurts this season of tallying over seven assists.

Cade's scoring prowess is remarkable as well, so this juncture could be the opening for him to prove it in a team that would task him with more ball handling duties. As the franchise cornerstone, this is Cunningham's time to shine.

2. Saddiq Bey 

Saddiq Bey is one of the unexpected gems last season because he's a typical 3-and-D player, and getting him at pick 19 in the 2020 NBA Draft is pretty solid for the Pistons.

His long-range marksmanship is an incredible complement to Cunningham's style of play, but his efficiency and conversions has been abysmal so far this season.

His field goal percentage has dropped to 34.8 percent from the field and 30.5 percent from behind the arc, which is an unfortunate drop-off from 40.4 percent and 38.0 percent, respectively last year. With Grant in the sidelines for at least numerous weeks, Bey's volume of shots may increase, and he must find his rhythm soon for him to continue starting for this squad.

1. Hamidou Diallo 

Even if Trey Lyles is expected to start for the spot vacated by Jerami Grant, it seems that Hamidou Diallo would record more minutes because of his versatility on both sides of the court. He was acquired by the Pistons last season, but he has not replicated his production. His scoring has dropped to 6.7 points a game on just 15.4 minutes compared to over 11.2 points and 23.3 minutes last year.

This is Diallo's opportunity to prove himself once again because he has the talent to score on a multitude of moves. There was a stretch last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder wherein he scored in double digits for 12 consecutive matches, highlighted by a 20-point, 11-rebound outing against the Los Angeles Lakers. It seemed questionable for the Thunder to give up on him right away, but this Detroit stint could give him a chip on his shoulder and rekindle those memorable days.

The Pistons have nowhere to go but up, and the remainder of the campaign is the best time for them to select players they would develop for the long-term. Additionally, they could also negotiate some deals to bolster their draft capital for future assets. It is a tough situation for their front office, but they must continue being optimistic and continuously find methods to improve as an organization.