An anonymous NBA executive expressed sympathy for Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick in 2021, due to the current situation with the Detroit Pistons.
The executive’s comments came after Detroit’s unexpected selection of Ron Holland II at No. 5 in the draft.
Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN wrote that the pick raised eyebrows because Holland’s shooting abilities do not fit the team’s needs.
Detroit’s new general manager, Trajan Langdon, prioritized talent over roster fit, causing speculation about potential changes to the Pistons’ lineup.
