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NBA Draft Grades 2016: Sixers, Nuggets Finally Get It Right

By Tony Webb

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Henry Ellenson (Marquette) reacts as he walks off stage after being selected as the number eighteen overall pick to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Henry Ellenson (Marquette) reacts as he walks off stage after being selected as the number eighteen overall pick to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Pistons

Draft Picks: Henry Ellenson No. 18, Michael Gbinije No. 49

Ellenson has the size and shooting range to mix well with Pistons center Andre Drummond. Ellenson’s range will draw defenders out to give Drummond free range in the post.

Ellenson’s biggest weakness is his defense, which should surprise no one for a young prospect, but would be protected by Drummond’s prowess on that side of the ball. Either way, even if he is somewhat of a project, Ellenson to the Pistons is one of the better fits of this draft.

Gbinije is a high character guy, who shoot relatively well who will add guard depth for the Pistons.

Grade: B

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