Pistons scouts, coach Lawrence Frank and Platinum Equity partner Bob Wentworth are transfixed by Brandon Knight's work ethic and endurance.

"He's shown the ability to make plays," Frank said. "The guys have really taken to him because he's hungry, thirsty. You have to take him out of the gym."

After running wind springs when practice ended Tuesday, veteran guard Will Bynum stood by while Knight took extra 3-pointers and went through dribbling drills.

"This is what we need right here," said Bynum, motioning to Knight. "If he never becomes great, it won't be because he didn't put the work in."