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Michael Blackstone
GM since Jun 2023(3 years)
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On the Contract Value Index, Michael Blackstone's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 10th of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
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3 years
Tenure
League Comparison
#10
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#12
Most Active
7 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Detroit Pistons have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 6 contracts, 2 grade out as good value and 3 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Tolu Smith (B) at $0.6M/yr — getting forward production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Tolu Smith (D+) at $0.6M/yr — the forward market may have been richer than the on-court return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
C+
Mixed reception
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The Detroit Pistons have had mixed results under Michael Blackstone this 2025-26 cycle, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 7 graded moves, 2 landed well with the fanbase, 1 drew mixed reactions, and 4 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Daniss Jenkins (A), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Daniss Jenkins cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 100% hit rate (Rds 1-2)2025 Draft
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About this general manager
Michael Blackstone is the general manager of the Detroit Pistons, in his 3rd year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NBA GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Michael Blackstone, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance B, Sentiment C+.
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