Detroit Pistons: 4 NBA Draft prospects who could help rebounding woes
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.
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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.