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'I like the long ball,' Pistons GM Troy Weaver says about drafting No. 5 overall

Posted at 7:53 PM, Jun 20, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-20 19:53:15-04

DETROIT — Troy Weaver will be swinging for the fences at the NBA Draft.

That is his outlook with the No. 5 overall pick.

The Pistons general manager was asked about drafting a safer pick vs. a higher-risk/bigger ceiling player.

"I like the long ball. I'm not bunting or trying to slap it into short-center. I'm gonna take a big swing," he said during his pre-draft press conference on Tuesday. Detroit has the No. 5 overall pick.

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