I’m excited about the Pistons draft. Two guys projected to go around #5 are Matas Buzelis and Zacharrie Risacher, both the type of offensively skilled forward that would fit perfectly alongside their current core.
G: Cunningham
G: Ivey
F: Ausar
F: Buzelis / Risacher
C: Duren
Give that group 3 years to develop and play together, with the kind of coaching they have no chance to get in Detroit because they made a lifetime commitment to Monty Williams, have them all stay healthy and hit their 90th percentile outcomes, and I’m confident that lineup could win 35 games and get the absolute living **** kicked out of it in a 9/10 play-in game.
Great time to be a Pistons fan.
I'll be disappointed if the Spurs do not draft either Buzelis or Risacher with the #4, assuming both are not snatched up in the top 3. Currently my preference is Buzelis, but the results of the combine could sway my opinion. Then either Reed Sheppard or Dillingham with the #8 (prefer Sheppard, but likely gone by #8). If both are gone, them I prefer a doubledown at wing with Cody Williams.
Not too thrilled at the prospect of drafting Topic, primarily because of health concerns and small body of work. Also, that giraffe neck ain't fooling anyone. He has the shoulder heighth of a 6'3 player, but maybe his wingspan can compensate for it.