Hamidou Diallo Done For The Season

Per a release from the Pistons, Hamidou Diallo is going to be out for the rest of the season.

"Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season with a left index finger avulsion fracture," the Pistons said in a release. "The injury occurred at the 11:50 mark of the fourth quarter vs. the Chicago Bulls on March 9."

During the second half of the season, Diallo proved to be a valuable member of the Pistons bench. He would often come into the game with a ton of energy and almost always made at least one "wow" play. Since mid-December and before his injury, Diallo was pacing the NBA in steals and oftentimes, those steals led to a highlight reel dunk.

With Diallo out for the last stretch of games, expect to see extra minutes for guys like Rodney McGruder, Frank Jackson and recently-signed Braxton Key. Diallo was quite productive as a reserve, so it'll take a collective effort to replace what he brought to the court.