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Why was it better for the Detroit Pistons to pass on Donovan Mitchell rather than Luke Kennard?

Last week the Detroit Pistons selected Luke Kennard with the 12th pick in the draft, not Donovan Mitchell. Many analysts considered Kennard the best shooter in the draft even though this year’s draft complemented sharp shooters like Justin Jackson, Lauri Markkanen, and Malik Monk. With only Kennard and Mitchell on the board, it was evident who the Pistons were going to select. Some fans like myself got too caught up in Mitchell’s athleticism and his ridiculous wingspan, let’s be honest.

Some fans got caught up in Mitchell’s athleticism and his ridiculous 6’10” wingspan.