The Detroit Pistons will not be drafting Victor Wembanyama after dropping all the way to 5th in the NBA Draft Lottery.
It was a disappointment to be sure, but the world keeps spinning and there are still future games to be played. Let’s also not forget that former #1 pick Cade Cunningham will be returning (hopefully healthier than ever), so it’s not like the cupboard is completely bare.
Now comes the hard part for Troy Weaver, who is under pressure to put a competitive team on the floor after four years of tanking, player development and asset collection.