Stan Van Gundy and the Detroit Pistons could look to take a small forward with the No. 8 pick in Thursday's draft, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press.
Ellis points out that the Pistons currently have one small forward on their roster, seldom-used Cartier Martin. As a result, Ellis believes the team's pick will come at that position and that Detroit will place a premium on versatility and scoring when they make their decision:
- "The moment Stan Van Gundy was given the keys to the Pistons' franchise, fans and pundits have paid a large amount of focus on shooting. Van Gundy, who will make the initial first-round pick of his Pistons' tenure during the NBA draft tonight, says shooting is at a premium. But with top-10 talent, he is seeking multitalented guys capable of doing more than just provide floor spacing. He wants a guy that can create offense. He wants a guy capable of defending multiple positions — kind of like Golden State's Draymond Green (Michigan State), who can guard all five positions."
