It’s been three days since the Detroit Pistons won the 2021 NBA draft lottery. Does it feel real yet? For the first time in a long time, the Pistons are at the forefront of the national conversation. They’re in the driver’s seat to draft the top prospect, Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham, and add a
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Isaiah Livers graduated from college. Then he graduated from a walking boot. But the former Michigan standout, who earned his degree in May, knows there’s a bit more standing around to do before his professional career is truly off and running. A bit more than he’d like, obviously. “It’s really hard for me to just sit here
The numbers to remember are 1, 37, 42 and 52. It’s not the beginning of a series of numbers for the Mega Millions — the Pistons already had their lottery luck Tuesday in getting the first pick in the NBA Draft. Those numbers include their other picks in the draft, beyond what looks to be
For the Detroit Pistons, there won’t be much intrigue during this week’s NBA draft combine. Or at least not for fans hoping to see how the combine could impact Detroit’s decision-making for the first overall pick. Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham, widely considered the best prospect, and Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs, projected to go in
The jubilant screams of joy summed up the night for the Detroit Pistons. Dwane Casey jumped from his seat and pumped his fists as his kids rose from their seats, in an attempt to match his energy. Senior advisor Arn Tellem raised both hands. Rob Murphy, their new Motor City Cruise general manager, bumped shoulders
For the college basketball die-hards who paid attention during the season, the news that the Pistons got the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft didn’t come with too much intrigue about what they should do with it. Cade Cunningham has been the presumptive No. 1 pick for most of the season and he showed
Jerami Grant is going to have some stories to tell about how he spent his summer. Grant has been selected to represent Team USA in the Tokyo Summer Olympics, according to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic. After finishing his first season with the Pistons, Grant made an impact and will have an
Detroit — Since the regular season ended last month — and even before that for most of the teams not in the playoffs — the object of the affection of general managers around the league has been the No. 1 pick in the draft. Even while the season was still going on, many team front-office
A short video recorded by the wife of Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey and circulating on social media shows a behind-the-scenes celebration by Casey, his family, team scouts and front office staff. “One time!” someone shouts. “Let’s go!” another person adds. And then the room erupts in celebration. Casey jumps up, pumps his fist and
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons GM Troy Weaver on No. 1 pick: ‘Such a talented group of players to choose from’ Detroit Pistons GM Troy Weaver reacts June 22, 2021, after winning No. 1 pick in NBA draft lottery: ‘Such a talented group of players to choose from’ Detroit Pistons Detroit sports fans can
The jubilant screams of joy summed up the night for the Detroit Pistons. Dwane Casey jumped from his seat and pumped his fists as his kids rose from their seats, in an attempt to match his energy. Senior advisor Arn Tellem raised both hands. Rob Murphy, their new Motor City Cruise general manager, bumped shoulders
Well, how about that? You wanted a little luck? You got it. And then some — after all those years of falling in the draft lottery, and all the years of struggle during the season. Not just with the Pistons, but with every other team that plays in this city. No stretch of sports fandom here
It wasn’t an actual high-stakes sporting event, but it sure felt like one. It was the most suspenseful moment in recent Pistons history — in recent Detroit sports history — and finally, finally, something for fans to celebrate. Much-needed and long-awaited, the Pistons struck lottery luck Tuesday night, landing the No. 1 pick in the
Detroit — The Pistons have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Repeat: The Pistons are going to pick first in the NBA draft. It bears repeating because the Pistons never had any luck in the NBA draft lottery in their franchise history. All that changed on Tuesday night, with the announcement of the draft
The Detroit Pistons had Hall of Fame representation at Tuesday’s 2021 NBA draft lottery. Ben Wallace, who will be inducted into the 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, didn’t bring a good luck charm with him. He didn’t need to. After the career he had — going from undrafted to becoming one of
Look: Devin Booker bloodied and needed stitches after Patrick Beverly headbutt (Video) by Patrick Schmidt Detroit Pistons fans absolutely lost their minds reacting to the moment the NBA Draft Lottery results were revealed. For the first time in almost two decades, absolute euphoria rippled across the Motor City. Not since the 2004 NBA Finals have
“Praise God.” That was the first thought of Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver upon seeing his franchise won the 2021 NBA draft lottery Tuesday night, and own the first pick in the July 29 draft. Finally, there is a shining beacon of hope for one of the core-four Detroit sports teams. “We’ll be ready to pick,”
It was the most suspenseful moment in recent Pistons history, and finally, finally, something to celebrate. One of Detroit’s teams was due for a building boost and the Pistons got a huge one, landing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft lottery. When the final card was revealed Tuesday night, Pistons representative Ben Wallace
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It’s the most entertaining 10 minutes in television each year. Welcome to Tuesday’s 2021 NBA draft lottery. The annual lottery features the 14 non-playoff teams and draws for the top four picks in the upcoming draft, scheduled for July 29. After the top four, the 10 remaining teams are slotted Nos. 5-14 in reverse order of the regular season