It flew a bit under the radar when it was first reported by James Edwards, but the Detroit Pistons are adding Ryan West to the organization as a scout.
It’s not often that hiring a scout would warrant significant examination, but West might be the exception. He spent 10 years in the Los Angeles Lakers organization eventually rising to the ranks of director of player personnel.
While the Lakers garner headlines for superstar moves like grabbing LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the organization quietly has some stellar player evaluation staff and a pretty damn good record at the top and bottom of the draft.