Pistons: The real sentiments of Evan Fournier upon finally leaving New York

On Monday, Evan Fournier, the newly acquired Detroit Piston, spoke with the media for the first time since the NBA trade deadline. Fournier, along with Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, and Ryan Arcidiacono, was traded to Detroit in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks, along with two second-round picks. Despite the trade, the 11-year veteran has not yet played for the Pistons but anticipates being active as early as this week.

Fournier openly discussed his sentiments since the move to Detroit, expressing genuine excitement about leaving New York. He shared his initial impressions of the new team during the media session, highlighting the enthusiasm and hard-playing nature of the Pistons. Having observed the last three games and participated in a couple of practices, Fournier emphasized the team’s strong performance during their recent trip. Additionally, he commended Coach Monty for his teaching style, noting the detailed explanations and effective communication in just two practices, characterizing him as a great teacher. Overall, Fournier’s early observations and interactions with the Pistons have been positive.