2023 NBA Draft - 5th Pick - Detroit Pistons

[coordinator0]

So, I know there's a tidal wave of disappointment washing over the fanbase at the moment but I prefer looking forward. Who do you think the Pistons will take with the fifth pick?

For me it seems like Ausar Thompson is the most likely pick if he doesn't go fourth. A rare athlete that already is an excellent defender and projects to be so in the NBA fills the biggest hole on the roster with what will likely be the best player available. Jarace Walker, Cam Whitmore, and Taylor Hendricks are also pretty high on the list but my initial gut feeling says Ausar.

[tmorgan]

Take Whitmore. Don’t be dumb. Whitmore has a projectable shot with range, NBA body, and defends.

[MotownMadness]

Who would trade up with a vet and pick?

[smann7]

My pick would be Whitmore

[vege]

Brandon Knick, Greg Monroe, Andre Drummond, Killian Hayes, Stanley Johnson, KCP. Same talent level. 20 something win season again.

We need Weaver and Gores to go, else we're not going anywhere.

[DetroitSho]

Brandon Knick, Greg Monroe, Andre Drummond, Killian Hayes, Stanley Johnson, KCP. Same talent level. 20 something win season again.

We need Weaver and Gores to go, else we're not going anywhere.

We'd all actually rather Vege be the first to go.

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[DETermination]

Cam Whitmore or Ausar Thompson is who I'd take. Both of those guys have star potential if they're developed properly.

[DNice68]

Whitmore for me. He’s got all star potential!

[DETermination]

Also Troy is known for making trades on draft night. I'd look to target the Mavs 10th pick. Offer Bojan or something and take another player. Gradey Dick or GG Jackson or something.

[thesack12]

If I'm Weaver, I'm trying to find a way to move up to #3 to grab Miller.

Trade Bojan for the best pick you can get and add it to #5, #31, Stewart. That's probably not enough though.

[Laimbeer]

Thompson can't shoot and is a playmaker. He is not a good fit. I'd go Walker or Whitmore.

[joeposh]

Cam Whitmore or Ausar Thompson is who I'd take. Both of those guys have star potential if they're developed properly.

These two are my early focus as well. We're somewhat lucky we really need wing help as that's the strongest position at this point in the draft.

[DarkSyde]

Mock draft already out. https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/271585/Brandon-Miller-To-Hornets-Scoot-Henderson-To-Blazers-In-ESPNs-First-Post-Lottery-NBA-Mock-Draft

With the San Antonio Spurs winning the lottery ahead of the Charlotte Hornets at No. 2, Portland Trail Blazers at No. 3 and Houston Rockets at No. 4, Jonathan Givony of ESPN has published an update mock draft.

San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama
Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller
Portland Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson
Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson
Detroit Pistons: Ausar Thompson
Orlando Magic: Cam Whitmore
Indiana Pacers: Jarace Walker
Washington Wizards: Anthony Black
Utah Jazz: Gradey Dick
Dallas Mavericks: Taylor Hendericks
Orlando Magic (via Bulls): Jordan Hawkins
Oklahoma City Thunder: Cason Wallace
Toronto Raptors: Keyonte George
New Orleans Pelicans: Nick Smith Jr.
Atlanta Hawks: Jalen Hood-Schifino
Utah Jazz (via Wolves): Noah Clowney
Los Angeles Lakers: Jett Howard
Miami Heat: Rayan Rupert
Golden State Warriors: Kobe Bufkin
Houston Rockets (via Clippers): Brice Sensabaugh
Brooklyn Nets (via Suns): Leonard Miller
Brooklyn Nets: Bilal Coulibaly
Portland Trail Blazers (via Knicks): James Nnaji
Sacramento Kings: Kris Murray
Memphis Grizzlies: Dereck Lively II
Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers): Dariq Whitehead
Charlotte Hornets (via Nuggets): Maxwell Lewis
Utah Jazz (via Sixers): Colby Jones
Indiana Pacers (via Celtics): Andre Jackson
Los Angeles Clippers (via Bucks): Jaime Jaquez Jr.
JONATHAN GIVONY/ESPN

TAGS: BRANDON MILLER, SCOOT HENDERSON, CHARLOTTE HORNETS, PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS, NBA, NBA NBA DRAFT, NBA DRAFT GENERAL, NBA DRAFT MOCK DRAFTS

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[jibba jones]

Who would trade up with a vet and pick?

Orlando?

[edmunder_prc]

Well Weaver has to earn his paycheck. Let's see him find the superstar at 5.


NAME TEAM YEAR ROUND PICK
Pistons Jaden Ivey Pistons Pistons 2022 1 5
Magic Jalen Suggs Magic Magic 2021 1 5
Cavaliers Isaac Okoro Cavaliers Cavaliers 2020 1 5
Cavaliers Darius Garland Cavaliers Cavaliers 2019 1 5
Mavericks Trae Young Mavericks Mavericks 2018 1 5
Kings De'Aaron Fox Kings Kings 2017 1 5
Timberwolves Kris Dunn Timberwolves Timberwolves 2016 1 5
Magic Mario Hezonja Magic Magic 2015 1 5
Jazz Dante Exum Jazz Jazz 2014 1 5
Suns Alex Len Suns Suns 2013 1 5
Kings Thomas Robinson Kings Kings 2012 1 5
Raptors Jonas Valanciunas Raptors Raptors 2011 1 5
Kings DeMarcus Cousins Kings Kings 2010 1 5
Timberwolves Ricky Rubio Timberwolves Timberwolves 2009 1 5
Grizzlies Kevin Love Grizzlies Grizzlies 2008 1 5
Celtics Jeff Green Celtics Celtics 2007 1 5
Hawks Shelden Williams Hawks Hawks 2006 1 5
Bobcats Raymond Felton Bobcats Bobcats 2005 1 5
Wizards Devin Harris Wizards Wizards 2004 1 5
Heat Dwyane Wade Heat Heat 2003 1 5
Nuggets Nikoloz Tskitishvili Nuggets Nuggets 2002 1 5
Warriors Jason Richardson Warriors Warriors 2001 1 5
Magic Mike Miller Magic Magic 2000 1 5
Raptors Jonathan Bender Raptors Raptors 1999 1 5
Warriors Vince Carter Warriors Warriors 1998 1 5

[NYPiston]

If I'm Weaver, I'm trying to find a way to move up to #3 to grab Miller.

Trade Bojan for the best pick you can get and add it to #5, #31, Stewart. That's probably not enough though.

He doesn't have the assets and I don't think it's worth it. I like Miller but I just don't think there's a big drop off after him, I also think it's quite possible that he's gone by 3 anyway.

It sucks what transpired but 5 isn't that bad a place to be. I don't see a big separation after Scoot in terms of upside and I actually see some guys that are better fits than Miller for what the Pistons need on wing in terms of the combo of athleticism and defense.

I'm intrigued by Hendricks, the shooting, length and athleticism combo is enticing even though there's not much of a handle with him.
I have a feeling that Walker would be really high on Weaver's list because of the length and defense combo.
Whitmore might have the most upside of this tier but I think he has a lower floor. Ausar Thompson is another option, another athletic defender. Some good options there and really good fits actually, this draft aligns with their biggest need nicely.

[MotownMadness]

Someone posted this in the draft forum of Hollingers big board

John Hollinger's top 20 (big board, not mock draft)

1. Wemby
2. Scoot
3. Whitmore
4. Miller
5. Black
6. Amen
7. Ausar
8. Lively
9. Hendricks
10. Bufkin
11. Dick
12. Walker
13. Wallace
14. Whitehead
15. Clowney
16. Jaquez
17. Bilal
18. Sasser
19. Leonard Miller
20. Hawkins

[joeposh]

Thompson can't shoot and is a playmaker. He is not a good fit. I'd go Walker or Whitmore.

Ausar can shoot. His form is good, though he needs to get more reliable. Amen is the one who has some serious flaws in his actual form.

[theBigLip]

Disappointed for sure but we will still get a good player. And if anyone reads the Athetic, John Hollingers top 20 prospects is a lot different than the mocks - I think we can get a starter if we do our homework. Not worth moving up - Miller isn't going to be that much different than a handful of other players.

[MotownMadness]

Disappointed for sure but we will still get a good player. And if anyone reads the Athetic, John Hollingers top 20 prospects is a lot different than the mocks - I think we can get a starter if we do our homework. Not worth moving up - Miller isn't going to be that much different than a handful of other players.

There's some good defenders at least at #5