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Niyo: Pistons' global pursuit is grasp for better future

The Pistons got wings Sekou Doumbouya and Deividas Sirvydis, along with guard Jordan Bone. Rod Beard, The Detroit News

Auburn Hills — The present-tense Pistons still have a ceiling that’s going to be difficult — maybe even impossible — to lift.

But if nothing else, Thursday night at least showed they’re thinking seriously about their future.

That’s one takeaway from a dizzying NBA Draft that saw more twists and turns and trades — so many trades — than any in recent memory.

“Whoa, how about it?” laughed Ed Stefanski, the Pistons’ senior advisor, as he took a break in the middle of the first round to talk about Detroit’s selection with the 15th overall pick.