Official Detroit Pistons thread

[Futureshock]

ESPN did a NBA Mock Draft and I think they had the Pistons passing on Haliburton for that FSU guy and I cringed.

Now this

7

Detroit

Patrick Williams

SF/PF

4 - Patrick Williams


6-7, 215 Small Forward/Power Forward
Florida St. Freshman
Birthday
08/26/01 (19.2 yrs)
Hometown
Charlotte, NC
High School
West Charlotte
Athleticism 9
Size 8
Defense 9
Strength 8
Quickness 8
Leadership 6
Jump Shot 8
NBA Ready 6
Ball Handling 7
Potential 9
Passing 8
Intangibles 7



I like Haliburton "NBA Comparison: Lonzo Ball/Dante Exum"

[BJK]

My preference for the Pistons in this draft would be to stay at 7 and hopefully get Hayes or Haliburton (maybe my favorite player in the draft). With that said, Patrick Williams is an interesting prospect. At 19 years old, he’s the second youngest player in the draft but is already a legit 6’8” and 230 lbs. with a 7’0” wingspan. And he plays up to those measurements from a physicality standpoint. Way better athlete than Stanley Johnson ever was.

In a copy cat league everyone is looking for those two-way, switchable “Big Wing” players. It’s still a projection, but Williams could become one.

[Forsh]

I like Okongwu the best. Any of he, Wiseman, Ball, Williams, Hayes, Haliburton. Guys like Hampton, Lewis, Vassel are OK too. Don't really want Toppin or Okoro. Edwards and Avdija are wild cards

[Cody_Russell]

Onyeka Okongwu is my favorite choice too at #7 if he falls. Comparisons to Bam Adebayo as a modern day center/ 5 spot. High potential on defense. Though Okongwu did average nearly 17 points a game as a freshman at USC.... not too shabby. 72% FT shooter (not a Drummond).
This pick has to be BPA regardless of what the Pistons think of Sekou Doumbouya and the rest of the roster.

Pistons also have a crap ton of cap space. Free agency might get interesting ... particularly with what happens to Christian Wood.

https://www.spotrac.com/nba/cap/

[BJK]

They really need to get Christian Wood back in the fold.

[Cody_Russell]

Hopefully Christian Wood doesn't cost too much...
Onyeka Okongwu, Killian Hayes, and Tyrese Haliburton are kind of the guys I'm hoping for at #7, but this isn't a strong opinion. Feel kind of meh about Okoro, Toppin, Avdija, and P Williams. Maybe, Vassell is fine if the Pistons don't envision Kennard being a core roster player down the road.
Ultimately, I don't care and won't have a strong opinion because this draft is weak, wide open, and has a lot of uncertainty with the lottery players.

...

Boom. Pistons make a move this morning. Seems like it's a move that slightly weakens the 2020-2021 roster. Bruce Brown an ok bench guy. Whereas Musa is likely a non-factor, but perhaps has a higher ceiling than Brown. + a 2021 who cares 2nd RD draft pick.

[Futureshock]

[BJK]

NBA draft day has finally arrived. Hoping they finally find a long term, core player.

[The King]

Williams/Hayes/Haliburton

[BJK]

Williams/Hayes/Haliburton

That’s what I think as well.

[Forsh]

Williams/Hayes/Haliburton

That's probably the 3 most likely guys. If I had #1 overall I'd probably take Wiseman, even though Okongwu is my favorite player available. Too much upside with Wiseman on both ends

[Cody_Russell]

Someone will have to talk me into Patrick Williams if that's the pick. ... but yes, Hayes or Haliburton for PG help... Derrick Rose needs a young padawan to teach at PG. or Okongwu because I like him.

Pistons making some big moves prior to the draft tonight. Summarize:
- Pistons acquire the 16th pick from Houston in tonight's draft + Trevor Ariza.
- Pistons trade away a future 1st RD pick. (for the love of god, please be a protected pick..... )
- Pistons trade away a 2021 2nd RD pick for $4.6M.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...900864000?s=20

So are the Pistons going to possibly package #7 + #16 and try to move up for LaMelo Ball? Not really a fan of the draft prospects in the back half of the 1st....
Either way, exciting. I don't recall the Pistons having two 1st RD picks since I've been a fan...

[Whitley]

Someone will have to talk me into Patrick Williams if that's the pick. ... but yes, Hayes or Haliburton for PG help... Derrick Rose needs a young padawan to teach at PG. or Okongwu because I like him.

Pistons making some big moves prior to the draft tonight. Summarize:
- Pistons acquire the 16th pick from Houston in tonight's draft + Trevor Ariza.
- Pistons trade away a future 1st RD pick. (for the love of god, please be a protected pick..... )
- Pistons trade away a 2021 2nd RD pick for $4.6M.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...900864000?s=20

So are the Pistons going to possibly package #7 + #16 and try to move up for LaMelo Ball? Not really a fan of the draft prospects in the back half of the 1st....
Either way, exciting. I don't recall the Pistons having two 1st RD picks since I've been a fan...

James Edwards III

@JLEdwardsIII
Per source, the pick the #Pistons are sending to Houston is HEAVILY protected. It's top-16 protected for the next four years, top-10 protected the following two years and then top-9 protected. After that, it becomes seconds.

[Cody_Russell]

[BJK]

Patrick Williams at 4 to the Bulls. The hype was real.