That collective groan during last week’s NBA Draft Lottery was the Pistons' fan base lamenting dropping two spots to the No. 5 pick. Entering the lottery, the Pistons had the third-worst record and were tied for the best odds (14%) to get the No. 1 pick.
After getting the first pick last season and selecting Cade Cunningham, the Pistons have their franchise foundational piece, but winning the draft lottery twice in a row is akin to expecting to hit back-to-back jackpots on a slot machine.
Even still, general manager Troy Weaver and his staff find themselves in a good spot to find talent that will help them with the rebuild.