5 Options for the Pistons with 37th Pick in NBA Draft
With the 37th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft the Detroit Pistons select?
For the first time since 2019, the Detroit Pistons do not have a first round draft pick. Detroit has picked within the top 7 of the NBA Draft since 2020. However, this year, the Pistons only own the 37th pick in the draft – at least for now.
Despite only owning a second round pick in Wednesday night’s draft, Detroit still has an opportunity to add an impact player to its roster. Here are five options for the Pistons to consider drafting:
Chaz Lanier
With Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. set to enter unrestricted free agency on June 30, Detroit is at risk of losing two of its top three-point shooting threats. Should either sign elsewhere in the coming weeks, Chaz Lanier could be a potential replacement option. Lanier’s most NBA-ready skill is his shooting.
In 38 games with Tennessee last season, the 23-year-old guard connected on 39.5% of his three-point attempts, making 123 total. The year prior, at North Florida, Lanier shot 44% from deep.
He has a quick-trigger jumper and is capable of shooting both off the dribble and in catch-and-shoot situations. In addition to his perimeter scoring, Lanier is also an effective cutter.
While he doesn’t offer much as a playmaker and is just average defensively, his offensive game is legitimate and ready for the next level. At 23, Lanier may be docked by some for his age, but for a playoff team seeking an immediate contributor on a cheap contract, he’d be high on my big board—especially if I were Detroit.
Hansen Yang
Before I go any further, watch this:
Hansen Yang is fun — very fun. The 7’1’ behemoth boasts a vintage low-post game and unique passing chops.
Is he quick enough to play in the NBA? Will his three-point shot continue to develop – 33.3% on 48 attempts last season?
I don’t know, but I do know that I am intrigued.
He averaged 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.6 blocks, and 1.0 steals for the Qingdao Eagles in the CBA this past season.
More and more teams are adding 7 footers to their roster and Yang will be one of several drafted this week. After a strong performance at the NBA Draft Combine, Yang is starting to climb up draft boards. He may not be available by the time Detroit is on the clock.
If he is, Hansen Yang would be a project for Detroit to take a flier on.
Tyrese Proctor
Why is Tyrese Proctor not receiving more hype? In three seasons at Duke, Proctor has developed into an efficient guard while constantly being the third or fourth option on loaded Duke teams.
The 21-year-old made a significant three-point shooting leap this year to 40.5% – up from 35.2% last season and 32% in his freshman campaign. Oddly enough, his free throw percentage has dropped each season, down from 87% in his first year to 68% in 2024-25.
I have seen some concerns about his playmaking abilities, and his low assist numbers, but on a team like Duke, there are too many talented players for one person to solely dominate the ball.
Proctor is not a big time athlete — vertically or laterally — but he has a high basketball IQ and has skills that will contribute to winning basketball.
He has the size to play both guard spots and his mix of shooting and ball-handling abilities would provide a boost to Detroit’s guard depth.
Koby Brea
Have you picked up on the theme here?
I am in favor of Detroit looking to add shooting to this roster — considering its current roster configuration and pending free agents.
Brea is just that. In his five year NCAA career, he connected on 43.4% of his 730 three-point attempts. In the 2023-24 season, he shot 49.8% from deep — the best in NCAA D-1. Last season, he shot 43.5% — best in the SEC.
For as good of a shooter as Brea is — that is what you get. He is not going to provide much as a secondary creator nor is he a standout defender. He is also cursed with a negative wingspan.
Despite his shortcomings, he is still likely to be off the board prior to Detroit being on the clock — with the likelihood of being a late first round pick or early second rounder.
If you want to add an elite shooter to your roster, Brea is the best option in the draft.
Johni Broome
Johni Broome was perhaps the best player in college basketball last season — and he posted the numbers to back that claim up.
In 36 games, Broome averaged 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 blocks for an elite Auburn team.
He can score from inside and out. He swallows up rebounds and alters shots at the rim. He has a strong feel for the game and under-appreciated playmaking chops.
The biggest knock on Broome is his lack of athleticism — which was a major talking point from the NBA Combine. That being said, his elite production, compete level, and ability to play alongside another big or as the big is enticing.
Detroit’s third string center, Paul Reed is a free agent. Broome could slide into that roster spot should the Pistons opt against bringing Reed back.