Ed Stefanski and company went into their first draft with only one selection. By the time the night was over, the Detroit Pistons had two defensive-minded guards.
Not bad for a first try.
The Pistons sent two future second-round picks to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Creighton shooting guard Khyri Thomas (the No. 38 pick). Shortly after that deal, Detroit selected Miami (FL) two-guard Bruce Brown with the 42nd pick.
Both players add much-needed perimeter defense and scoring to Detroit’s bench unit.
Here’s a look at the two latest additions to the Pistons.