Detroit Pistons take giant swing by picking Overtime Elite's Ausar Thompson in NBA draft

The Detroit Pistons took a big swing in Thursday’s 2023 NBA draft just as general manager Troy Weaver predicted two nights earlier. Weaver and his brass selected Overtime Elite wing Ausar Thompson — an athletic playmaker who could give the team a defensive identity it has lacked in recent seasons. The Pistons despite falling to the fifth pick in May's lottery had a talented list of wings and forwards to choose from, and entered the day with a glaring need for a defensive-minded player who complements their young core of...