Detroit Pistons disappointed as 2024 NBA draft lottery yields fifth pick

On Sunday afternoon, the NBA hosted its annual draft lottery in Chicago, leaving the Detroit Pistons disappointed with their luck.

With the league’s worst regular-season record at 14-68, the Pistons entered the lottery with high hopes of securing the top pick in this year’s draft. Alongside the Washington Wizards, they boasted a 14% chance of clinching the coveted spot.

However, fortune did not favor the Pistons as they experienced one of the most significant drops in the lottery, tumbling all the way back to the fifth pick. This outcome marked the lowest possible selection Detroit could have received.

Pistons draft lottery results:

2023:
— Highest odds of #1 pick
— Awarded the #5 pick

2024:
— Highest odds of #1 pick
— Awarded the #5 pick pic.twitter.com/zsFUm8sNwe

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For the third consecutive year, the Pistons will make their first-round selection at the No. 5 spot. In previous years, they chose Jaden Ivey and Ausar Thompson in the same position, adding promising prospects to their roster.

Despite the setback, there remains optimism within the Pistons organization as they look ahead to adding another talented young player to their roster in the upcoming draft.

With several weeks until draft day, projections for this year’s draft class continue to fluctuate, leaving room for speculation and anticipation among fans and analysts alike.

Breaking down the 2024 NBA Draft lottery results

1. Atlanta Hawks
2. Washington Wizards
3. Houston Rockets
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Charlotte Hornets
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. San Antonio Spurs
9. Memphis Grizzlies
10. Utah Jazz
11. Chicago Bulls
12. OKC Thunder
13. Sacramento Kings
14. Portland Trail Blazers