NBA 2018-19: 5 Current Starters Who Should Play Off the Bench

#3 Stanley Johnson - Detroit Pistons

Johnson continued to struggle from distance this past season

Three years in, Detroit has still not received anything from Stanley Johnson. The former eighth overall pick got the spot in the starting lineup this past season after two years of playing backup to Marcus Morris, who was traded to Boston. But even with this extended role, Johnson hasn’t made the jump the Pistons front office expected from him.

The collegiate standout failed to impress as a starter, recording a career-low three-point percentage. Even though Johnson never excelled from long range, shooting under 29% from beyond the arc for a starting small forward is especially bad. The Pistons have alternatives in this position who can shoot better, while taking some of the pressure off Johnson's shoulders.

Detroit's new coach, Dwane Casey, led the league-best bench in Toronto last year. Perhaps taking a step back and moving to the bench can help Johnson, who was voted best college small forward in 2015, to live up to his potential.