The Game Plan
The front office was encouraged with the play of the Pistons last season, but identified a few spots that were in need of a clear upgrade: starting and backup small forward, a backup and third point guard, and a backup big man.
With the goal of maximizing Blake Griffin’s window, the front office decided to draft seasoned players who are ready to contribute right away. They filled two of their five open roster spots by selecting sharp-shooting 6’8” forward, Cameron Johnson, out of North Carolina with the 15th pick and spark-plug 6’1” point guard, Shamorie Ponds, out of St.