Vince Ellis

Detroit Free Press

After wearing eight different jerseys in his eight-year NBA career, Pistons stretch forward Anthony Tolliver would love to set down some roots.

But the ball is in the Pistons’ court with Tolliver headed to unrestricted free agency this summer.

Tolliver, 30, wants to remain in Detroit, but he knows the prospects are murky.

“Who knows what’s going to happen,” Tolliver said. “I’ve been in this league long enough to know nothing’s promised. I feel good about my role here, and how I’ve helped this team in many different ways — on and off the court.

“But at the end of the day, it’ll be up to my agent and the team to see if we can figure something out and see if we can make it a long-term home.”

Tolliver made his comments after the Cavs completed the four-game sweep of the Pistons with a 100-98 victory April 24.

Van Gundy said at his season-ending news conference last week he’d love to have Tolliver and veteran point guard Steve Blake back, but there are more pressing off-season needs.

Tolliver shot 36% from three-point range this past season, a little better than his career average.

“I would love to stay here. I’ve been bouncing around a lot in my career,” Tolliver said. “I feel comfortable here, and I feel like what I bring to the table fits what this team needs. Also having a veteran in a young crowd is a good thing, so hopefully things can get worked out. If everything works out, that’d be great.”

Contact Vince Ellis: vellis@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @vincent_ellis56.

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