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Redrafting the 2016 NBA Draft class

By Simon Shortt

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a group photo on stage with draft prospects before the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a group photo on stage with draft prospects before the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) reacts from the bench during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Pepsi Center. The Pistons won 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) reacts from the bench during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Pepsi Center. The Pistons won 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

18: Detroit Pistons

Original Pick: Henry Ellenson
New Pick: Malik Beasley

The Detroit Pistons have a lot of players locked up long term right now, with over half their team signed through the 2018-19 season. The one position where they are lacking depth and stability however, is at shooting guard.

With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope entering restricted free agency this summer, the team will have to take a long look at its options. As a young defensive-minded guard with an improving jumper, KCP will likely draw big money, and if the Pistons choose to match they are invested long-term in a core that isn’t close to escaping the first round.

Malik Beasley would give the team a scorer who is comfortable off the ball, but has the athleticism to develop into a shot creator. He could serve as the backup shooting guard as a rookie, instead of Stanley Johnson who is more of a forward, and be an insurance policy should the team let Caldwell-Pope walk this summer.