Victor Wembanyama is expected by many teams in the next draft. Many are capable of losing intentionally to give themselves the best chance for the first pick, although this scenario does not sit well with Adam Silver. However, we will have to follow the Pistons closely…
Sparkling for months, Victor Wembanyama will be the first choice of the 2023 draft next June. The suspense does not exist with the competition, to the point that the franchises are already organizing for the French. After all, it will take that first pick to get the Mets proceeds, or 14% lottery chance. Some teams could therefore do what is necessary to have the maximum chance.
This is the case for example of the Pistons. Cade Cunningham is injured, and it’s pretty serious for the point guard according to the latest feedback. There is talk of an operation that could put him aside for a long time. Good news for Killian Hayes, who will take the opportunity to become a holder again. For the supporters, we can also see an opportunity there, with Wembanyama in the line of sight.
Detroit fully on Wembanyama?
The best injured player, the Pistons will be able to take out the tank, at least unofficially. It will be quite easy to lose matches, and to be in a good position to recover Wemby in a few months. We don’t yet know Detroit’s strategy at the moment, but opponents are wary according to Marc Stein. The Pistons could scuttle themselves…
“Opposing leaders are wondering if the Pistons will prefer to sideline Cunningham in the future, with the aim of recovering the first pick of the draft in 2023. This would allow them to select the top prospect Victor Wembanyama, according to the insider Mark Stein. »
Victor in Michigan? It would be a golden opportunity to relaunch the franchise after very complicated years. A Cunningham/Wembanyama axis would be very attractive on paper.
However, we know that more and more leaders no longer want to hear about tanks. A soap opera to follow to find out more? Bojan Bodganovic. The winger is excellent this season, perhaps too much for a team that is squatting the last places in its conference. A trade from the player would be an indication that the tanking is real:
Stein also says Cunningham’s upcoming absence may encourage the Pistons to trade Bojan Bodganovic by the Feb. 9 deadline. Especially if it is impossible to access a place in the playoffs, or even in the play-in.
Victor Wembanyama at the Pistons? If the season continues like this in Michigan, it is clear that Detroit will not be very far from the first pick of the draft. Such talent would be perfect in Detroit, but everything will depend on the wishes of the leaders. After all, the chances remain low of recovering the Frenchman…
