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Detroit Pistons: 5 options for pick No. 12 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Max Holm

Feb 26, 2017; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles against Syracuse Orange guard Frank Howard (1) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles against Syracuse Orange guard Frank Howard (1) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Luke Kennard, SG, Duke

Luke Kennard might be a bit of a reach at No. 12, but he’d address the biggest weakness for the Pistons. Last season, not a single player who averaged over 20 minutes per game shot over 36 percent from three.

Kennard is a sniper, who shot 43.8 percent from three this year. He should immediately find playing time thanks to the three-ball.

The other plus with Kennard is he has serious potential to grow into a secondary ball handler. With just Reggie Jackson and Ish Smith, the Pistons could use more playmaking. Having more shooters is crucial to helping Drummond as well. If another team doesn’t respect the Pistons’ spacing, they’ll keep doubling Drummond.

Furthermore, Kennard is an incredibly deceptive driver who can bring out all sorts of tricks and moves to score. He’s someone who could find a long term role in Detroit, despite his defensive deficiency, even if it’s in a sixth man role.

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