Omari Sanfoka II: Weaver on weighing longterm upside versus being able to contribute immediately: “We’re going to draft the player who has the most potential longterm. But in that, you would hope they can contribute. But we want the best player for the long haul.”
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Troy Weaver anticipates taking calls on Jerami Grant
Omari Sanfoka II: Weaver on if he’s expecting to take calls on Jerami Grant this week: “People are always calling for your best players. Absolutely anticipating that.”
Omari Sanfoka II: Weaver said they’re …
Omari Sanfoka II: Weaver said they’re prepared for the top-four picks of the draft being unpredictable. “You have to be prepared for anything to happen, because if you don’t and somebody drops, you’re stuck. We anticipate anything happing above us.”
James Edwards III: Weaver on if he …
James Edwards III: Weaver on if he believes there is a top 4 and then drop off: “If that was the case, how does the Giannis go 15? How does Kawhi go 15? I never prescribe to that. There might be a top 1. Shaq. LeBron. OK, I’ll prescribe to that. I never saw just a top 4 (with this class).”
Troy Weaver: “I don’t see it as a ‘big …
Troy Weaver: “I don’t see it as a ‘big three. I think there’s tremendous players all along the board. Length — everyone wants to add length and size. We’re gonna pick the best player for us. Length, size, speed, it really doesn’t matter. We’ll pick the best player for the Pistons. We’re very comfortable with the guys that are all along the board in the lottery.”
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James Edwards III: Weaver: “I don’t see …
James Edwards III: Weaver: “I don’t see it as a Big 3. I think there are tremendous players down the board. … We’re going to pick the best player for us. Length, size, speed … it doesn’t matter, we’re going to pick the best player for the Pistons.”
James Edwards III: Troy Weaver: …
James Edwards III: Troy Weaver: “Absolutely we’re going to pick the guy who we think fits best for our organization moving forward. He’ll have the same attributes the other guys have. We’ll of course factor in Cade and the other guy, but (the guys) in this range have same attributes as (our guys).”
The Pistons began the season 5-28 …
The Pistons began the season 5-28 overall before surging after the All-Star break. Weaver acknowledged during his end-of-season availability on Tuesday that he felt as though he struggled as well. “I’m right in there with the coaches, and I think I got better as the season (went on),” Weaver said. “Coach and I talked about this, I didn’t give coach enough tools and the Bagley trade was a big tool for us. We didn’t have enough athleticism up front. We needed to address that, and we did. I feel better for the team that we were able to acquire that young man and give us a tool we didn’t have. I think as the year went on, I continued to grow and find my footing. Like the team, it’s a big summer for the front office and myself. I’m looking forward to that challenge as well.”
Omari Sanfoka II: Weaver said Cade’s …
Omari Sanfoka II: Weaver said Cade’s ability to lead and connect is part of why they drafted him. “We needed a leader. For him to come in at 19 years old, have a voice and have his leadership qualities displayed this year, tremendous. He’s a connector because of his leadership.”