2017 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: Suns snag Lonzo Ball; Heat trade up for Fox

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) controls the ball against Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 4, 2017; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) controls the ball during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Louisville Cardinals won 90-67. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Detroit Pistons – Donovan Mitchell, G, Louisville

GM: Brady Rippon; Twitter: @bradyrippon

The Pistons don’t stop after picking up Tatum, jumping on Donovan Mitchell with their second lottery pick. While the main priority this offseason will be retaining Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the franchise must entertain the chance that he flees to greener pastures. Mitchell provides some insurance at an already thin position for Detroit.

While Mitchell struggled with his for a portion of his time at Louisville, he eventually rounded into a legitimate outside threat. However, the main draw for this pick is the defensive upside. Drafting a young player with potential on both ends provides a lineup flexibility that will prove to be especially valuable moving forward.

While the Pistons entertained offers for Drummond and Jackson, the core pieces stood pat through the draft. Both Mitchell and Tatum should thrive under Stan Van Gundy as Detroit makes a run at the East Playoffs. Detroit has improved their team while simultaneously decreasing their payroll. As Pistons GM, I give the Pistons a thoroughly unbiased A+ for their offseason efforts.