Official Detroit Pistons thread

[Da Geezer]

Who is that? James Jones' son.

[jaadam4]

Rumors are Ivey has said he wants to play for the Detroit. He has lived here and likes it here. He does not want to play for SAC. Cali prices and taxes without the Cali culture.

Also rumors have it that they are saying they like Murray better.

2 out of Ivey, Murray, Mathurin or Sharpe would be awesome if they can get POR to bite.

It works with them having the hots for Ayton. The frontcourt need is fulfilled there. Sharpe would be the guy for #7 to me because they can have him play G League until he is up to par.

What is it with Sacramento? Webber hated it and I was listening to a podcast a few weeks ago and they were bagging on it. I’ve been to Cali quite a bit but never that city

How bad can it be?

[jaadam4]

Who is that? James Jones' son.

Im lost there too

[chemiclord]

Sacremento is kinda like Salt Lake City, from my experience, just without the blatantly religious tones (admittedly, this experience was over twenty years ago). I could see why a young black man would be thoroughly unimpressed by the place.

[jaadam4]

Salt Lake City is cool but their bar scene is so weird. Great skiing tho

[froot loops]

Ivey may want to go to Detroit but it would be a surprise that he's there at #5, but that doesn't mean Sacto makes the pick at #4.

[chemiclord]

Teams have passed on players who expressly declared they didn't want to play for [x] team in the past. Whether or not Sacremento would balk is another matter... or if Ivey is even there by the time the Kings pick at all... is another matter entirely.

[ghandi]

The Magic are still saying they don't know whom they are going to take at 1....They said it isnt even a guarantee it will be one of the top 3 guys.

[Cody_Russell]

Still think it’s Chet #1.

If the Kings want Murray, they should just stay at #4 because it’s entirely possible Murray would be selected by the Pistons at #5. Just take your guy.

Just some get some defensive dogs out of this draft and they are going to be OK. The more.size the better as well.

Agreed on the defense

Definitely Sochan then. 🤗

I’m a big Sochan fan now after digging into the draft.
Elite defensive draft prospect at the wing position. Can play at the 5 on a small ball lineup. Can defend every position on the court. Similar to Barnes from last year’s class when it comes to the defense. The offense is something that will obviously have to develop over time. At the very least, can be extremely pesky getting those offensive rebounds.

[Futureshock]

Im lost there too

His Grandson

[jaadam4]

Who is his grandson?

[jaadam4]

Ivey on Sac

He explained he hasn’t intentionally avoided the Kings.

"I’m kinda just letting this process just handle itself. If I got drafted there, it wouldn’t be the worst option. I’m not the GM who picks the guys so I’m kinda just trying to enjoy this process and whatever happens on draft night, I’m just going to stick with it."

It appears he hasn't even been in contact with them. Now I'm just worried about a trade up.

[Futureshock]

Still think it’s Chet #1.

If the Kings want Murray, they should just stay at #4 because it’s entirely possible Murray would be selected by the Pistons at #5. Just take your guy.





Definitely Sochan then. 🤗

I’m a big Sochan fan now after digging into the draft.
Elite defensive draft prospect at the wing position. Can play at the 5 on a small ball lineup. Can defend every position on the court. Similar to Barnes from last year’s class when it comes to the defense. The offense is something that will obviously have to develop over time. At the very least, can be extremely pesky getting those offensive rebounds.

Meh. I appreciate D, but, top 5 I don't want the guy who will have to develop an offensive game over time. Now if they can acquire another lotto pick...

[Cody_Russell]

Sorry, I meant Sochan with the second lottery pick that the Pistons could acquire in a Grant trade. Not #5. To clarify that.

Yeah, I’m thinking there’s a decent possibility someone trades up to #4. Indiana? New Orleans? New York?
I would call their bluff if the Pistons. Stay at #5. A lot of rumors connecting Sacramento to Murray.

I’ve heard some people say Banchero could be a sneaky #1. Now the odds have changed. Again, I’m sticking with Chet #1.

[Futureshock]

Banchero was who I was hoping on until the Lottery Gods took their revenge