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Detroit Pistons Mentioned For 8 Players in Chad Ford’s Final Big Board

By Zac Snyder

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 8, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Malik Beasley (5) shots the ball as Boston College Eagles forward Aser Ghebremichael (21) defends in the first half during round one of the ACC Conference tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Malik Beasley (5) shots the ball as Boston College Eagles forward Aser Ghebremichael (21) defends in the first half during round one of the ACC Conference tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Malik Beasley

Halfway through the list we start moving into prospect for which the Pistons represent more of the upper end of the projection, starting with Malik Beasley, the number 21 player on Ford’s board:

"Upside: He can hit 3s. He’s an elite athlete with explosive leaping ability. Downside: He doesn’t have a great midrange game. His defense is average. He’s a bit undersized for his position. He suffered a stress fracture that he needed surgery to repair in May. Draft range: Nos. 16-26, with the Celtics, Grizzlies, Pistons, Pacers, Hawks, Hornets and Sixers in the mix."

It’s a profile that might make most Pistons fans say “OK” but not get really excited about. Not having a great midrange game feels like an old school concern considering the increasing importance of the three point shot, which Ford notes as a strength for Beasley.

Average defense figures to be more concerning for Van Gundy and Beasley doesn’t feel like the kind of upside pick the Pistons may be after.

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