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Jun 23, 2023 · Here is a roundup of NBA Draft grades for the Detroit Pistons’ selections of Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser. SB Nation. 5. Detroit Pistons - Ausar Thompson, G, Overtime Elite. Grade: B
- Sean Corp
Jun 23, 2023 · Jun 23, 2023 at 5:56 PM ET. The Detroit Pistons picked at no. 5 in the 2023 NBA Draft and selected Overtime Elite star Ausar Thompson. Detroit did the Thompson twins a favor by selecting the...
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- For The Win, Bryan Kalbrosky: A-
- CBS Sports, Adam Finkelstein: B+
- Sporting News, Kyle Irving: A-
- SB Nation, Ricky O'Donnell: B
- Yahoo Sports, Krysten Peek: A
- Bleacher report, Zach Buckley: B+
"Ausar Thompson is an excellent home run swing for the Pistons. I love the athleticism of the core they’re building in Detroit, and I think that Ausar is going to have a lot of success playing alongside Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey."
"This possibly was a reach for the other Thompson twin, who is less regarded as a prospect than Amen and might have been available with a trade back. Here's my concern in Detroit: Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey already are weak shooters, so there's pressure to see Thompson help space the floor."
"While I like the fit with either power forward on the board — Jarace Walker or Cam Whitmore — Ausar will complement Detroit’s backcourt and shore up its perimeter."
"This is a bit of a strange fit for the Pistons given that the team’s biggest weakness is shooting next to Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and Jalen Duren. Ausar isn’t going to help them in that area. At the same time, Ausar should provide an instant injection of athleticism and connective passing while acting as a super versatile defender. Detroit is...
"Ausar is one of the most athletic guards in this draft class, a tenacious defender and has a high basketball IQ. He can switch out playing the 1, 2 or 3 and plays an up-tempo game."
"He is technically the better-shooting twin, but really that just makes him the least worse shooter of the two. He has cleaner mechanics and therefore a better chance of solving this puzzle, but his shot still needs serious work. And if he can't shoot, he'll have trouble finding a fit. The modern NBA doesn't have a lot of openings for non-shooting ...
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- Marlowe Alter
Jun 23, 2023 · The Detroit Pistons have selected Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Thompson is a 6-foot-6 guard that spent the past two seasons playing for Overtime Elite, a...
- Sam Quinn
Jun 22, 2023 · Selections. No. 5: Ausar Thompson. No. 25: Marcus Sasser (via Boston) Overall Draft Grade. B-. Draft Summary. With the No. 5 pick, Detroit landed a prospect that will be a perfect fit in Ausar...
Jun 23, 2023 · The 2023 NBA draft is over. And similar to previous drafts during his tenure, Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver managed to end the draft walking away with multiple first round...
Jun 24, 2022 · The Detroit Pistons appear to be drafting their way out of a rebuild. With Thursday's 2022 NBA draft over, experts and analysts are applauding Detroit's haul.
