Okorie Steps Into Ivey's Shoes

Detroit Pistons News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The Pistons just pulled off a bold move, trading up to land rookie Ebuka Okorie—ready to step into Jaden Ivey’s former role as a secondary creator and scorer, even donning his iconic number 23. Okorie’s explosive freshman season at Stanford, averaging 23 points with elite change-of-pace skills, proves he’s built for this pressure. With Detroit’s offense in need of an offensive spark to complement Cade Cunningham and no reliable playmakers found via trade or free agency, Okorie might be their most critical offseason addition. As the Eastern Conference tightens with returning stars, the…