02-11-2023, 01:02 PM
(02-11-2023, 11:11 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I blame the Pistons player development
I 100% agree with you. When was the last time a rookie from DET really shone? I can't really even think of one the last 10 years.
In fact, every single one of the guys that has made an NBA career has done so after they've left in a trade. Last 10 of their picks:
22- Jaden Ivey
21- Cade Cunningham, Luka Garza, Isaiah Livers
20- Killian Hayes
19- Sekou Doumbouya
18- Bruce Brown
17- Luke Kennard
16- Henry Ellison
15- Stanley Johnson
14- Spencer Dinwiddie
13- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
12- Andre Drummond, Khris Middleton
So out of 10 years, maybe 6 guys have made a lasting NBA career, and all but Drummond did it with other teams (Maybe Kennard as well if you want to be generous).
14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.