Fansided · Jun 1, 2023
How hiring Monty Williams could affect the Pistons’ draft
The Detroit Pistons made a splash last night by inking coach Monty Williams to the largest coaching deal in NBA history.
It was a nice bit of news for a fanbase that needed something positive after the team dropped to the 5th spot in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Who the Pistons will choose with that 5th pick is anyone’s guess, but the field may have changed slightly now that Monty Williams is on board.
Currently the oddsmakers have Detroit drafting Cam Whitmore with the 5th pick, but there are several forwards in the running, including Jarace Walker, the Thompson Twins and Taylor Hendricks.
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