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Detroit Pistons: Worst Draft Picks Of The Last 20 Years

By Adam McGee

Jan 22, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) reacts after being fouled during the game against the Detroit Pistons at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) reacts after being fouled during the game against the Detroit Pistons at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 31, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) dribbles the ball around Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons won 116-111. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) dribbles the ball around Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons won 116-111. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

What Can The Detroit Pistons Learn From The Past?

To say the Detroit Pistons haven’t made the most of their draft opportunities in the past couple of decades would be a hell of an understatement. Not only have they unnecessarily traded away countless picks, but they’ve also had their fair share of busts.

Between Joe Dumars and Rick Sund, the Pistons general managers of the last 20 years have made a variety of baffling or misguided decisions. Not only have they made bad decisions, but they’ve often quit on the guys they’ve drafted after a very short period of time as well.

So, with the draft around the corner, and the beginning of the Stan Van Gundy and Jeff Bower era upon us, let’s take a look at five picks that should act as cautionary tales for the new look Pistons.

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