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NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 offseason needs for the Detroit Pistons

By Adam Stocker

Mar 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy argues a call during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy argues a call during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Nailing the NBA Draft

Over the past two NBA drafts, the Detroit Pistons have got very little from their picks. Former eighth overall pick Stanley Johnson has been a complete liability when shooting the ball. Last year’s first overall pick Henry Ellenson played only 146 minutes throughout the season. While both players are young and could still develop, the Pistons need to draft a player who can immediately be plugged into their rotation and contribute.

Assuming the draft lottery does not shift the draft order, the Pistons will pick 12th overall. Winning the lottery would be amazing for any team, but the odds are not in the Pistons favor. The Pistons need to trust their scouts and draft the best player available. If Detroit goes another year without getting a player in the draft who can immediately contribute it could be the end for Van Gundy era in the Motor City.

If Detroit adds anyone in the draft who can give them 24 minutes and upgrades over the likes of Beno Udrih, Reggie Bullock, Darrun Hilliard and Johnson, it would instantly improve the Pistons rotation.

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