Best Options For Pistons With The #38 Pick

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To say last season was a disappointment for the Detroit Pistons would be a colossal understatement. The team spent truck loads of money on big names like Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings, but it was all for naught as they finished with the exact same record as the season before.

With Stan Van Gundy and Jeff Bower now taking the reigns from the departed Joe Dumars and John Loyer, there is hope in the Motor City yet again.

Unfortunately for them, the Pistons lost their first round pick in the draft lottery due to a shortsighted trade with the Charlotte Bobcats Hornets. Keeping up with the Pistons luck, this draft class happens to be one of the best in recent memory.

With all of the talent to be had, there will be quite a few options for the Pistons to choose from with their second round selection, the #38 overall pick. With Van Gundy’s system in mind, here are the top 5 options for the Pistons:

#1 – DeAndre Daniels, SF, UConn

After turning heads throughout the NCAA Tournament, scouts have been drawn to Daniels. His outside stroke (41% from 3 this season) should appeal to the Pistons and fill their need for floor spacing. If it weren’t for his relatively thin frame, he’d be a first-rounder.

#2 – Damien Inglis, SF, France

Given that he just turned 19 in May, Inglis has as much potential to develop as anyone the Pistons could take in the second round. His 7’3 wingspan and 240 pound frame should allow him to be at the very least a capable defender right away, and his accuracy from three-point range should translate well, too. With the right coaching, Inglis could be a player similar to Portland Trail Blazers star Nicolas Batum, and could leave people saying, “How did he drop so far?”

#3 – Spencer Dinwiddie, PG/SG, Colorado

Much like Daniels, Dinwiddie has all the talent of a first-rounder. What’s holding him back is a torn ACL that he suffered in January and is still recovering from. Regardless, he is a solid scorer (14.7 points per game) and strong three point shooter (41%), which is exactly what the Pistons need.

#4 – Semaj Christon, PG, Xavier

In a league that is stacked with star point guards, it is necessary to have someone capable of defending them. It was made clear last season that. Brandon Jennings and Will Bynum weren’t up the task, but Christon could be able to fill that role. Along with his defense, he can get to the rim with ease. He would be a great sparkplug for SVG to have off of the bench.

#5 – Deonte Burton, PG, Nevada

One of the leading scorers from this past college season, Burton can have his way with opposing defenses. While he doesn’t have the outside stroke that the other prospects on this list have, he is able to contribute in a variety of ways. He was relied upon heavily at Nevada and has the leadership abilities necessary to be a positive locker room presence. He’ll have no problem making a career as a sixth man or starting point guard.