Are the Pistons legitimate championship contenders this season?

The team has reached a championship-or-bust status where their talent and expectations align with being a true contender.

The team has reached a status where they are widely viewed as legitimate contenders for the conference title.

The team is a legitimate contender that has returned to relevancy with expectations of securing a high playoff seed.

The team lacks a reliable secondary scorer to support their primary star, hindering their championship-contending potential.