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Top 10 Detroit Pistons draft picks of all-time

November 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pistons 109-95. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pistons 109-95. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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PistonPowered takes a look at the 10 greatest players ever drafted by the Detroit Pistons.

There have been some memorable moments in Detroit Pistons storied history. The franchise has won three NBA championships, two of which were back-to-back in 1989 and 1990. The Pistons also had a stretch in the early to mid 2000s where they made it to six straight Eastern Conference finals.

We’ve acknowledged the greatest players in Pistons’ history  who have helped the Pistons reach these accolades with our all-time first team, all-time second-team, and all-time third-team lists. We’ve also taken a look at the 30 greatest moments in franchise history.

Now it’s time to take a look at the 10-best draft picks in franchise history who’ve helped make the franchise what it is today.

Players that made the list either had gaudy individual numbers, or made significant contributions in big moments in franchise history.

Current players who made the list were selected not only for what they’ve done, but also for what they figure to do based on their current career trajectory.

Without further ado, here are the top 10 draft picks in franchise history. Enjoy the slideshow!

Honorable mentions: Kelly Tripucka, Lindsey Hunter, Terry Tyler, John Salley 

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