NBA Mock Draft 2016: The Boston Celtics Hold Control At No. 3

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) reacts in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) reacts in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

18. Detroit Pistons: Tyler Ulis

The Detroit Pistons are a young team on the up and up in the league. They don’t really have any glaring weaknesses, and finding upgrades over their current starters at any position would be next to impossible this late in the draft.

Where they could stand to bolster their rotations, is a viable floor leader off the bench. While many see Wade Baldwin IV as the overall better player, what separates Tyler Ulis is his leadership and effort. He’s the kind of bench spark that could propel a team like Detroit to the next level.

Reggie Jackson stated his claim this season as a worthy starter for Stan Van Gundy, so a backup like Tyler Ulis will be a welcomed change of pace off the bench.

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