While his minutes and usage rate have not changed, there is a possibility that Detroit is now running more plays for Kennard that they used to instead run for Bullock. His shot chart since the deadline illustrates him with one of the prettiest long-range jumpers in the league. “He knows he has the confidence of his teammates,” said NBA veteran Jose Calderon, who plays alongside Kennard in Detroit. “Sometimes when you have that, it really makes the rim seem bigger and bigger. He is shooting the ball really well. His form is perfect.”
