Detroit Pistons: NBA Draft prospect Evan Mobley
If the Detroit Pistons draft Evan Mobley, it won’t be because of his rebounding, it will be because they think he is going to be a superstar.
In fact if you look at most draft profiles of Mobley, rebounding is one area that he will likely need to improve at the next level.
Mobley averaged 8.7 rebounds per game in college, which is not great for a 7-foot center, but he has the length and athleticism to be a great rebounder at the next level. Rebounding is mostly about hustle and desire, so there is no reason that Mobley can’t be a great rebounder in the NBA, especially if he is playing next to Isaiah Stewart, who will get a lot of attention on the boards.
Mobley may not profile as one of the top rebounders, but he brings a whole lot more to the table and could end up being a very good rebounder despite the projections.
Detroit Pistons draft pick: Jalen Johnson
Johnson is probably only a realistic option if the Pistons choose outside of the top five, so if they get bad luck (again) and fall to the sixth pick, Johnson will get a look.
Johnson profiles as a guy who could be the best rebounder in this draft, as he is a 6-foot-9 small forward who averaged 6.1 rebounds per game for Duke.
For Johnson it will come down to attitude and desire, as he has all of the physical attributes to be a 3-and-D wing who rebounds well for his position.
If the Detroit Pistons end up with the 2nd or 6th pick, I could see them taking one of these two players, which should improve their overall team rebounding.