When the Pistons selected Stanley Johnson with the eighth overall pick in the 2015 draft, they seemed to have their man. At 6-foot-7, he was regarded as one of the most versatile players in the draft, with the ability to play four positions on offense and guard as many positions on defense.
They bypassed some more proficient offensive players, hoping that Johnson, who played just one season at Arizona, could blossom into a significant role, with some time and seasoning.
Having finished his second season in the NBA, Johnson still has that hope, as do his teammates and Pistons president-coach Stan Van Gundy.