Cade Cunningham was the first overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, and the Pistons are pinning their hopes on his future success to move forward as a franchise. He’s struggled with injuries at times, but has shown flashes of his immense talent and potential. Bruce Brown has been Detroit’s best second round pick since our website came into existence.
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NBA Draft History (2017-Present):

1st Round Picks (2017-Present):

Luke Kennard (12th overall, 2017)
Sekou Doumbouya (15th overall, 2019)
Killian Hayes (7th overall, 2020)
Isaiah Stewart (16th overall, 2020)
Saddiq Bey (19th overall, 2020)
Cade Cunningham (1st overall, 2021)
Jaden Ivey (5th overall, 2022)
Jalen Duren (13th overall, 2022)
Ausar Thompson (5th overall, 2023)
Marcus Sasser (25th overall, 2023)
Ron Holland (5th overall, 2024)

2nd Round Picks (2017-Present):

Khyri Thomas (38th overall, 2018)
Bruce Brown (42nd overall, 2018)
Deividas Sirvydis (37th overall, 2019)
Jordan Bone (57th overall, 2019)
Saben Lee (38th overall, 2020)
Isaiah Livers (42nd overall, 2021)
Luka Garza (52nd overall, 2021)
Balsa Koprivica (57th overall, 2021)
Gabriele Procida (36th overall, 2022)
Bobi Klintman (37th overall, 2024)
Chaz Lanier (37th overall, 2025)

Best Draft Pick (2017-Present): Cade Cunningham
Best 2nd Round Pick (2017-Present): Bruce Brown
Biggest Draft Day Steal (2017-Present): Bruce Brown
Notable Draft Busts (2017-Present): Killian Hayes

Season Reviews:

2020 Detroit Pistons (Season Grade: D)
2021 Detroit Pistons (Season Grade: D+)
2022 Detroit Pistons (Season Grade: C)

Season Previews:

2023 Detroit Pistons (Prediction: Miss the playoffs, Result: missed the playoffs)
2024 Detroit Pistons (Prediction: Miss the playoffs, Result: missed the playoffs)
2025 Detroit Pistons (Prediction: Miss the playoffs, Result: Lost in the 1st Round)

Works Cited:
Basketball-Reference
Salary Swish

Player ratings are subject to change as the season progresses. Thanks for reading.