If the Detroit Pistons do not retain its first round pick, which is top-four protected, does the team have the ammunition to land a top-three pick?
It’s a question we will explore just to quantify the Pistons capabilities this offseason.
An important note, first. We are exploring whether or not the team could land a top-three pick, not whether or not the Pistons should.
With that out of the way, let’s break this down.
Top picks are invaluable, particularly in a top-heavy draft like the 2018 NBA draft.
Any team landing a top-three pick has a good chance of landing a franchise centerpiece.