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Detroit Pistons target elite shooters and versatile playmakers in NBA Draft hunt. Could Isaiah Evans’ limitless range or Christian Anderson’s dynamic pick-and-roll offense be the missing piece for Cade Cunningham’s backcourt partner?

Host Ku Khahil sits down with Nathan Grubel of Locked On NBA Draft and No Ceilings to break down Evans’ sky-high offensive ceiling, Anderson’s lottery-level potential as both shooter and passer, and Joshua Jefferson’s intriguing fit as a two-way playmaking forward—if his shooting keeps pace. Key debates include the value of defensive upside, the essential need for improved floor spacing, and how prospects stack up against recent picks like Chaz Lanier and Marcus Sasser. Grubo also reveals his top Pistons fit at pick 21 and re-ranks Detroit’s last five first-rounders. Will Detroit’s next draft swing finally provide the support Cunningham needs to spark a turnaround?

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