Now that the dust from draft night has settled, the Detroit Pistons came away with two draft selections, and one trade.
Troy Weaver and company decided to use the fifth overall pick on possibly the most boom-or-bust player in this draft, Ausar Thompson, and then trade back into the first round to take Houston point guard Marcus Sasser at 25.
Let’s take a look at these selections and provide grades for each of their picks.
Detroit Pistons draft grades: Did Weaver really hit home runs?
Fifth Overall Draft Pick – Ausar Thompson (SG/SF, Overtime Elite)
Grade – C+
Ausar Thompson’s talent is apparent.