"JD and Stew consider themselves brothers. Human instinct tells him to protect his little brother. I hate it for Stew because of the things that are gonna follow. Intimidation, blocked dunks and, yes, even altercations such as the one in Charlotte that resulted in a seven-game suspension are all part of the Isaiah Stewart package."
"I always knew once the wins came that people were gonna see I play a big part in it. Since he entered the league in 2020, the 6-foot-8 big man has become one of the NBA's most-feared defenders and, as the longest-tenured Piston, a symbol of the franchise's painful road back to contention."
Isaiah Stewart, Detroit's 24-year-old enforcer and rim protector, has become one of the NBA's most-feared defenders since entering the league in 2020. His physical, intimidating style of play—featuring blocked dunks and confrontational moments—defines his defensive approach. A recent seven-game suspension resulted from an altercation with Miles Bridges during a February game in Charlotte, where Stewart rushed to defend teammate Jalen Duren. As the longest-tenured Piston, Stewart symbolizes the franchise's return to contention. His game resembles a Pistons defensive legend, and his contributions have proven essential to Detroit's unexpected success as a top playoff seed.
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