NBA Mock Draft 2015: Pistons Faced With Tough Scenario
By Zac Snyder
Mar 18, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Emmanuel Mudiay of Prime Prep Academy poses for a portrait. He is a finalist for the USA Today Player of the Year Award. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
6. Sacramento Kings
6. player. 67. The chance to draft Mudiay outside the top five could be too much for the Kings to pass up.. Point Guard. China. Emmanuel Mudiay
7. Denver Nuggets
Small Forward. Duke. Justise Winslow. 7. player. 73. Small forward might not be exactly what the Nuggest need with Danilo Galinari still on the roster but Winslow has a mix of abilities that is a need.
8. Detroit Pistons
The first seven picks represent a worst-case scenario for the Pistons as the likes of Mario Hezonja and Justise Winslow are off the board. Willie Cauley-Stein would warrant some consideration but opportunities to play at the same time as Andre Drummond would be limited in Stan Van Gundy’s system. Frank Kaminsky is a better fit as a stretch-four and his selection would officially signal and end of Greg Monroe’s time in Detroit.. Center. Wisconsin. Frank Kaminsky. 8. player. 64
9. Charlotte Hornets
Small Forward. Arizona. Stanley Johnson. 9. player. 170. The Hornets get a nice fit as Johnson is solid defensively and has some range.
10. Miami Heat
Cauley-Stein’s fall ends and the Miami Heat are beneficiaries.. Center. Kentucky. Willie Cauley-Stein. 10. player. 110
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