2017 NBA Draft Lottery Mock Draft 2.0

By Isaac Harris

May 17, 2017

Feb 26, 2017; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) looks on form the bench during a game against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won 79-71. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

13 of 15

Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) drives to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) during the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

64. . . PF/C. Zach Collins. 12

KOHL: The Detroit Pistons showed signs of moving forwrd from Andre Drummond last season and Zach Collins could be a sign of that even more. However, I believe that since Drummond is under contract for the Pistons for years now, Collins will be moving to more of a power forward role.

This role actually would fit Collins skill set better as the 7-footer is an excellent shooter with good skills in the middle as well. Collins would offer the Pistons an excellent option at the 4 as well as a stretch 5 when Drummond is not on the court.

Pistons fans will also be happy to hear that Collins is a 75% free throw shooter.

Detroit is only a piece or two away from being back in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race and Zach Collins will be a good step towards that. I would not expect to see Collins as an every day starter right away, but he will be a good piece for them down the road. As his skills refine, Collins will have a good place in this league.

If the Pistons decided to go a different direction with their pick, I think it would be someone like Harry Giles, John Collins, or TJ Leaf.

Next: Denver