Top talent in the draft includes Irving of course and maybe Derrick Williams who has drawn comparisons to Andre Iguodala due to his inside and outside game not to mention his dynamic ability of course on both ends of the floor. But after Irving and Williams who seem like locks for the first 2 picks the rest of the picks are up in the air. Sure players like Klay Thompson, Kemba Walker, Enes Kanter, Brandon Knight, Jan Vesely, Bismack Biyombo, Chris Singleton and Alec Burks could all go top 10 in the draft but nothing is guaranteed because of the disparity that's attirbuted to this year's draft. When I look at it from my perspective for the Pistons I feel they should add another big man to compliment Greg Monroe in the front court. I thought there would be a chance that they'd land Jared Sullinger the 6'9 280 lb freshman sensation at power forward for Ohio State until he had recently decided to return to OSU for his sophomore season.
Clearly in my view Monroe and Sullinger together would have solved the Pistons lack of rebounding on the offensive and defensive end. It would also have given defenders two big men to keep an eye on, the new Twin Towers ala Tim Duncan and David Robinson in the late 90s and early 2000s. But since he has decided to return for his sophomore season at Ohio State I have to hold off that vision until maybe next season depending where the Pistons land in next years draft. With Sullinger unavailable of course I look at the other potential prospects the Pistons should be looking at. Obviously I would like a big man to compliment Greg Monroe, some might think the Pistons need a point guard since there are many that believe Rodney Stuckey is not a point guard but a combo guard.
As far as I'm concerned the Pistons don't need any more guards when they already have too many guards on the team with Stuckey, Hamilton, Bynum, Ben Gordon and Terrico White. Not to mention I feel no need for a point guard at least in this year's draft since the only point guard that I know will be a sure thing is Kyrie Irving even though Brandon Knight showed some great impact in this years NCAA Tournament. There is hope that maybe the Pistons will get lucky at 8 like how they got lucky at 7 in last years draft with Monroe. Greg Monroe gave the Pistons some help for their lack of rebounding on both ends and a defensive presence even though he doesn't compare to a young Ben Wallace of course. With that being said it shouldn't be hard to see that the Pistons need all the help they can get on playing defense and having rebounding prescences.
There's a chance a Enes Kanter could really help the Pistons out on both ends as he does draw comparisons to Andrea Bargnani who's a great shooting power forward inside and outside. However he will probably end up being drafted in the top 5 though there is a slim chance he could fall to the Pistons at 8 like how it was once thought Monroe might not slip the Pistons at 7 last season except with a lesser chance. The other prospect on the Pistons radar should and would be Bismack Biyombo who is 6'9 but has a 7'7 Wingspan that makes him play like a 7 footer especially on the defensive end, he's a great blocker, a great rebounder as well. Sure he doesn't have a great jumpshot like Kanter but could and possibly will bring energy to the Pistons on both ends on the court. With all this being said he could be a steal in this year's draft just like Monroe was in last years though there is no guarantee he falls to the Pistons or they take him even though many sources have the Pistons taking Biyombo at 8.
Now there's also a possible chance that Kemba Walker could fall to the Pistons at 8 it's just a matter if Joe Dumars and the Pistons have the guts to take him. No doubt I think Kemba Walker is a fantastic, exciting guard to come into the NBA despite him being only a 6'1 guard. We saw what he did in the NCAA Tournament as he just absolutely dominated, nobody could stop him not only can he score but he brings the energy needed for a team on both ends of the floor he has the hustle, the determination to be a really good player in the league. With that being said the Pistons have enough guards on the team in Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton, Ben Gordon, Will Bynum and Terrico White. No need for another one when you can't get rid of one especially Rip Hamilton whose glory days are over even though some fans can't accept it.
As far as I'm concerned the Pistons don't need any more guards when they already have too many guards on the team with Stuckey, Hamilton, Bynum, Ben Gordon and Terrico White. Not to mention I feel no need for a point guard at least in this year's draft since the only point guard that I know will be a sure thing is Kyrie Irving even though Brandon Knight showed some great impact in this years NCAA Tournament. There is hope that maybe the Pistons will get lucky at 8 like how they got lucky at 7 in last years draft with Monroe. Greg Monroe gave the Pistons some help for their lack of rebounding on both ends and a defensive presence even though he doesn't compare to a young Ben Wallace of course. With that being said it shouldn't be hard to see that the Pistons need all the help they can get on playing defense and having rebounding prescences.
There's a chance a Enes Kanter could really help the Pistons out on both ends as he does draw comparisons to Andrea Bargnani who's a great shooting power forward inside and outside. However he will probably end up being drafted in the top 5 though there is a slim chance he could fall to the Pistons at 8 like how it was once thought Monroe might not slip the Pistons at 7 last season except with a lesser chance. The other prospect on the Pistons radar should and would be Bismack Biyombo who is 6'9 but has a 7'7 Wingspan that makes him play like a 7 footer especially on the defensive end, he's a great blocker, a great rebounder as well. Sure he doesn't have a great jumpshot like Kanter but could and possibly will bring energy to the Pistons on both ends on the court. With all this being said he could be a steal in this year's draft just like Monroe was in last years though there is no guarantee he falls to the Pistons or they take him even though many sources have the Pistons taking Biyombo at 8.
Now there's also a possible chance that Kemba Walker could fall to the Pistons at 8 it's just a matter if Joe Dumars and the Pistons have the guts to take him. No doubt I think Kemba Walker is a fantastic, exciting guard to come into the NBA despite him being only a 6'1 guard. We saw what he did in the NCAA Tournament as he just absolutely dominated, nobody could stop him not only can he score but he brings the energy needed for a team on both ends of the floor he has the hustle, the determination to be a really good player in the league. With that being said the Pistons have enough guards on the team in Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton, Ben Gordon, Will Bynum and Terrico White. No need for another one when you can't get rid of one especially Rip Hamilton whose glory days are over even though some fans can't accept it.
Some fans still can't accept that ever since Chauncey left, Rip's play has been majorly affected, not to mention since he is getting older as well. Now at 33 years old its time to cut ties with a player who has been a cancer in the locker room and can't produce the same numbers in the past he has produced before Chauncey was trade. If Joe D was to even think about taking Kemba Walker he'd have to find a way to get rid of Rip Hamilton first since Kemba like Ben Gordon is an undersized combo guard, 2 of which the Pistons already have in Gordon and Stuckey so no need for another. So when it comes to my clear consensus the Pistons should take either a 6'11 center in Enes Kanter as their first choice but if he's unavailable take a 6'9 shotblocker in Bismack Biyombo who has the hustle and determination to be a really good player as well. The Pistons most assured need to beef up their frontcourt before they beef up their backcourt just look at the Dallas Mavericks who won the NBA Championship this season they had players in the frontcourt in Marion, Nowitzki and Chandler whom all had the determination to get the job done whether it was going after loose balls or staying on the boards and getting foul calls, playing smart basketball.
My conclusion is no matter who the Pistons go with they should make sure the prospect they select has the hustle and determination to be a really good player, that he has a chip on his shoulder; that he has something to prove.
UPDATE: Bismack Biyombo according to analysts would now be considered a reach at 8 with that being said since now I'm starting to feel positive there are no legitimate centers at this part of the draft. So from where the Pistons are drafting they should take the best player available over need and if Kemba Walker somehow slips to 8 we should pull the trigger and draft him he might be solid or he might even be more...he might actually turn into a really good player maybe great not just solid. Sure the Pistons are taking a risk but the risk may be worth a reward. Besides what do the Pistons really have to lose at the 8 spot? If they're terrible again next season then that's when they should try to lose every game possible to ensure themselves of at least a top 3 pick where they could get a legitimate C to go along Greg Monroe in a much stronger draft unlike this years. Yes drafting Kemba would give the Pistons too many guards and Pistons fans would be calling Joe Dumars the next Matt Millen (wide receivers) for having too many guards.
UPDATE: Bismack Biyombo according to analysts would now be considered a reach at 8 with that being said since now I'm starting to feel positive there are no legitimate centers at this part of the draft. So from where the Pistons are drafting they should take the best player available over need and if Kemba Walker somehow slips to 8 we should pull the trigger and draft him he might be solid or he might even be more...he might actually turn into a really good player maybe great not just solid. Sure the Pistons are taking a risk but the risk may be worth a reward. Besides what do the Pistons really have to lose at the 8 spot? If they're terrible again next season then that's when they should try to lose every game possible to ensure themselves of at least a top 3 pick where they could get a legitimate C to go along Greg Monroe in a much stronger draft unlike this years. Yes drafting Kemba would give the Pistons too many guards and Pistons fans would be calling Joe Dumars the next Matt Millen (wide receivers) for having too many guards.
But perhaps now with the new owner Tom Gores in place things will finally be done drafting Kemba should force the Pistons to find a new home for Rip to at least complete the first step of rebuilding the roster. So to answer my own question yes the Pistons should take Kemba Walker if he somehow falls to 8, he seems to have a great chip on his shoulder and very well could have the determination to be Allen Iverson...just without the attitude you know. Which is why I say sure he's small at 6'1 but so was Allen Iverson maybe we've been underestimating his talent he might not just be a solid player he could be great.
