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Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: Big lottery changes, Miami Heat grab wing

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 03: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after the game at Target Center on March 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 135-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 03: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after the game at Target Center on March 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 135-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: 7. Cole Anthony, Detroit Pistons

Original pick: Killian Hayes

Pistons 2020 starting lineup

  • Killian Hayes
  • Wayne Ellington
  • Saddiq Bey
  • Jerami Grant
  • Mason Plumlee

New Pistons 2020 starting lineup

  • 16TH OVERALL PICK
  • Cole Anthony
  • 19TH OVERALL PICK
  • Jerami Grant
  • Mason Plumlee

With a ton of talented players left on the board, the Detroit Pistons choose to select Cole Anthony. He had a great season with the Orlando Magic, and his personality would be a great fit in Detroit.

Anthony is a very lively person whose personality shines through every chance it gets to. He’s not afraid of the moment, he’s extremely confident, and had a severely underrated rookie season.

In fact, it was so underrated that he was left off of both All-Rookie teams. Sometimes a player is worth more than his stats, and Anthony is a perfect example of that.

His innate ability to get buckets is what makes him so special. Seeing as the Pistons finished bottom five in points per game, they could have used a player like Anthony on their roster last season.

Maybe it’s a hot take, but Anthony could very well turn into a superstar in the NBA. He may not be as sure of a thing as the players above him, but the talent is very clearly there.

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