Detroit Pistons

2007-2008

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Analysis:

Save for the Darko debacle in 2003 (players passed on: Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade), Joe Dumars has always been an astute evaluator of young talent and has drafted well considering the Pistons have had two top 15 picks since 2002 (Darko Milicic at No. 2 in 2003 and Rodney Stuckey at No. 15 in 2007). The Pistons first five is stalwart, but you can never have too many quality minutes coming from the bench, especially with the starters getting up in years. While the Pistons have done well in manning the center position when Rasheed Wallace takes a breather, it's imperative they find someone to fill the middle to help out.

From The Media:

"The skinny on Nathan Jawai: The Pistons could use more size and power in the paint and the Australian native has that in abundance. He's coming off a big year in Australia and his game resembles Elton Brand's a little. At this point in the draft, he's worth the risk."
-- Chad Ford, Mock 2.0, ESPN.com

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