Emoni Bates PERFECT Detroit Pistons Fit?

[@drancealot]

I love Bates. Not just his game but he's someone who had everything, lost everything, and looks like he's learned from it. He's gotten the big wake up call before getting into the league.

[@DetroitFanTV]

I'm sure he's matured a lot from his past mistakes, I'm sure he will have a successful NBA career!

[@davidmcpherson1347]

He is a Young Jalen Rose, but better shooter, passer, and ball handler on a Elite level at only '19'. They have nothing to lose. Kid can flat out BALL.

[@DetroitFanTV]

that's where I'm at with it too. In the 2nd round you aren't expecting much anyways, so why not take someone with crazy upside and if he doesn't work out, its not much of a big deal anyway

[@akiyahwilliams9521]

Not on rose level

[@skywalker2759]

Jalen rise? Lmao bro stop talking basketball The kid is 6’9

[@chrisgraham5599]

Not better than Jalen... Is he even going to get picked in the first round?

[@isthatdave55]

@@skywalker2759 thats about the same height as Jalen. Who was nice in the league

[@coachdonte3594]

And he also can handle the ball better than what people think so this guy is going to be A good draft pick at In the late or early 2nd round.

[@DetroitFanTV]

Yeah he definitely has a 1st round skillset anywhere in the second round is a steal

[@shannonk.6528]

Emoni Bates can ball. I also would be ok with him at the # 31 pick. It appears he has put his past behind him. I don't feel he'll be there at # 31 tho. This is a good vid and I thank you for posting.

[@DetroitFanTV]

I appreciate that a lot! I personally agree with you, I think he’s a first round talent. But based on national experts predictions and some of the off the court stuff, I’m hoping he can slide to us at #31.

[@calvinbyrd5051]

He will be gone by 31

[@kendallhughes7507]

he's a TOOTHPICK!

[@kiwanisxmas3654]

I agree but we may need to take up 7 spots or get another first. He's Vinnie Johnson sixth man tale 2 defensive guys and him I think we get 3 guys not 2 I really do. Take contact and give center for a late 1

[@jahzbird]

I almost Exploded!!🤯🤣🤣🤣 YPSI!🔥

[@DetroitFanTV]

That energy would be crazy in a pistons uniform, let's hope it happens!

[@StandOnBizness5]

Emoni can be our spark off the bench, dont ever see him becoming a defender to be realistic just a straight bucket like a Cam Thomas

[@DetroitFanTV]

I thought this too, 6th man off the bench like Jamal Crawford and Lou will

[@dbuck2862]

Emoni could be starting for us as SF, he is better than our current options.

[@StandOnBizness5]

@@dbuck2862 u dont even know how he look at a pro level yet. Just saying anything

[@dbuck2862]

@@StandOnBizness5 You don't know how any player looks at a pro level until you draft them. So you are right you are just saying anything. But right our SF are LIVER/Bojan.. Bojan is in a lot of trade discussion. So if our next SF option to start is Liver yeah he is better than Livers.

[@detroithustle-n-business9671]

I was saying the same thing! He could be a 6th man of the year type player, a big spark off the bench!! And eventually he could definitely be a starter.

[@douglasperdue]

I feel like we should compare him to Brandon Ingram

[@DetroitFanTV]

Definitely a good comparison, they have a similar game

[@HakeemTheDream616]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@dbrown4752]

I like Bates he may surprise team once the season starts. I prefer moving back up to 1rd to get GG Jackson.

[@DetroitFanTV]

Yessir Emoni is being majorly slept on. and GG is a good one to look out for too. I won't be surprised at all if Troy Weaver makes some trades on draft night.

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

Detroit has to get Emoni/ He would be perfect. And like you've said, Emoni can improve his defense because he is only 19.

[@DetroitFanTV]

Yup with a great coach like Monty Williams, Emoni could definitely improve his weak points

[@pac4prez]

I appreciate always being yourself, but when you're interviewing for old wyt people with every post you make, might be best to be businesslike on their terms

[@coachdonte3594]

Keep up the good work. My boy amani Bates can really goohis defense is a little suspect because hes a little bit small. But he does show some upside on that side of the ball. A money Bates will be a great fit especially a guy that can score instantly.

[@DetroitFanTV]

I appreciate it my brotha. His defense definitely needs some work but having a great coach like Monty Williams would hopefully help to improve that.

[@keygrams6105]

Pistons need him I will go for him and focus on trades

[@DetroitFanTV]

Yup he would help our team out once he develops a little bit more

[@SonnyK248]

The way people talk about Bates now is crazy. Go back just a few years and people were saying he was going number one

[@DetroitFanTV]

Facts, things have definitely changed, going to be interesting to see where he ends up and how his career turns out

[@SonnyK248]

@@DetroitFanTV I’d take him at OKC in a heartbeat. He’s a 6’9 wing who can handle the ball and shoot it and he’s 19. That’s a steal in the second round.

[@DetroitFanTV]

@@SonnyK248 that would be an amazing fit for him because of all the team players on OKC, he would thrive there for sure

[@SonnyK248]

@@DetroitFanTV we won’t get him. We just made a trade with Denver to give them one of our second round picks. Now we only have pick 50 in the second round. I think we traded away pick 37. So if we wanted Bates we would’ve kept that one.

[@DetroitFanTV]

@@SonnyK248 I've seen some people projecting him to go undrafted so anything is possible imo

[@HakeemTheDream616]

He got a 32 inch vertical leap...

[@MrBrentblair1130]

I hope they take him at 31

[@DetroitFanTV]

Me too, that will be an absolute steal for the player Emoni is going to be in the league

[@LavaDesert]

Listed at 6.10. Needs improve FG% (40), but can score (19) and athletic. I like him at 31.

[@DetroitFanTV]

Hopefully hes still there

[@LavaDesert]

@@DetroitFanTV I would give it about a 40% chance as it is now.

[@APylar1]

yes please

[@DetroitFanTV]

lets hope it happens!!

[@kendrickcumbee1520]

He is built like KG

[@lbond322]

@TREAL CITY TV this guy is special yea ima bother you for a min bro my #5

[@zmonkey111]

I'd agree to take him at 31. But, there is a big risk. If he brings any of that baggage with him, and with him stating Jalen is his boy.... we'd risk our steal of a pick last year if they get caught together doing dumb ish. Just playing devil's advocate. I like your break down.

[@detroitvs2024]

I think that we will trade 31st pick, but if we keep it I would take him if mocks have him in 2nd round, otherwise just sign him undrafted

[@DetroitFanTV]

I would love to get him undrafted, thats a dream scenario. and you could be right I wouldn't be surprised if Troy ends up trading the pick also

[@detroitvs2024]

@@DetroitFanTV I actually have a dream scenario where we trade Bogi, Bags, Burks and 31st plus some future seconds to Portland for 3rd and sign and trade jerami, draft miller with 3rd and jarace walker with 5th and then get herb Jones from pelicans and Caruso from bulls and that's what I would roll with 😁

[@DetroitFanTV]

@@detroitvs2024 that would make us contenders for sure, definitely a "dream" scenario

[@philosoqhy]

@@detroitvs2024 That's a pipe dream 😂. What's your thoughts on this hypothetical scenario... Lakers reported Beasley potentially won't return next year. Beasley was top 10 in 3PM this year. Also Lakers were interested in Bogi via deadline. - Lakers trade Beasley + 17th for Bogi +31st. - Orlando has Jonathan Issac on the block. - Orlando trade Jonathan Issac for MB3+ Stew - Pistons acquire Jarace via 5th pick & O-Maxx or GG via 17th pick. - Pistons acquire Dillion Brooks via FA Cade/Hayes Ivey/Beasley Dillion/GG Jarace/Issac Duren/Wiseman ?

[@detroitvs2024]

@@philosoqhy pipe dreams are the best 😁 that trade with fakers sounds pretty fine to me, just at 17th pick I would probably take dariq Whitehead if he still available or in perfect world Taylor Hendricks would be available... Beef stew is untouchable for me 😁 I always liked Isaacs and healthy Isaacs would fit like a glove, I would be willing to try him and his health out if the trade was swap Bagley for him purely ... And Dillon brooks is too much of a headache, Alex Caruso is obtainable for like Burks and future 2nd...

[@detroitpistonmeoff7348]

not at 31 but maybe trade for another 2nd or if he goes undrafted

[@DetroitFanTV]

I could see us trading back in the 2nd round if he starts sliding and we don't take him at #31. It's going to be fun come draft night!

[@TheKeysToWisdom]

If you can move back from 31 and pick up a future pick then Bates might be worth a flyer. Dude couldn't even move the needle for a team in the MAC. Red flags galore for lack of heart as well.

[@daybagodiswithyou9302]

My bulls need to pick him up

[@DetroitFanTV]

with the intensity and passion he plays with, Chicago would love him for sure

[@launzabarnes3021]

He’s not going to be there…I feel teams know we want him

[@DetroitFanTV]

personally I agree, I think he is a 1st round type player. but a lot of draft experts have him ranked late 2nd or undrafted so I wouldn't be surprised if he can slip to us at #31

[@hiphophistory2218]

That and he's only in the second round because of that little gun charge. They know he's better than a 2nd round pick.

[@steveyj3002]

If we can get him without using the 5th pick

[@DetroitFanTV]

he's definitely not in play with the #5 pick, but a real possibility with the 31st pick we have

[@davidwright1728]

Hell yeah with some work he could be another tayshaun Prince.

[@DetroitFanTV]

Good comparison, he's got that length to shoot over people as well as contest shots on defense

[@detroitpistonmeoff7348]

@@DetroitFanTV if only he dedicates his D like Tayshaun!

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

Not with his wingspan...

[@CATCH22-313]

Want be there at 31

[@DetroitT379]

I bet if he was there at 31 I bet the pistons want take him I think he gonna be taken in the late 1st rd

[@DetroitFanTV]

I agree with you, I see him as a 1st round pick all the way. But some people are projecting him to go undrafted so I think there is a possibility he could be there at #31

[@casecracked8618]

Buddy will be lucky to be drafted no doubt. His game hasn’t grown since high school, mediocre athlete. He struggled to find ANY separation while playing at EMU.

[@DetroitFanTV]

theres definitely some pros and cons to his game for sure, I cant wait for the draft

[@davidmcpherson1347]

You are a HATER, with NO Basketball IQ Whatsoever. Kid is '19' with a KG game (WHO also stated the kid can ' BALL' FLAT out.) You are the kind of fake fan who goes to sleep with a PACKERS or BULLS t - shirt on, underneath your Jammies. F - on.

[@kashcasino2538]

Never ever take the hometown kid, when the hometown is “the hood”…. NEVER!!!!

[@JonBernard41]

Player Comp -- Reggie Miller

[@DetroitFanTV]

lowkey didnt think of that one, has the same type of shot and confidence

[@macktown3132]

Dead Ass... if Taylor Hendricks is gone at 5, I would strongly consider taking Emoni Bates in that spot. He and Duren have a good friendship and he's from Detroit.

[@DetroitFanTV]

😂😂😂 we could just trade back a little later and get him, we don't gotta take him at 5

[@macktown3132]

That's true, just in awe of the top 5 talent he is. It's not 10 guys in this draft better than Emoni Bates and I'm afraid someone will sneak into the lottery and snag him.

[@DetroitFanTV]

@@macktown3132 I'm with you, at worst I think he's a solid NBA player. It wouldn't surprise me to see him go in the first at all

[@wpl8275]

Doesn't defend and shoots volume without efficiency. That's not a good fit for the Pistons who don't defend well and can't shoot well either. Throw in the fact that he's thinner than a rail. If he could shoot efficiently then maybe he could be like George Gervin.

[@DetroitFanTV]

My hope is that Monty Williams could help improve his defense if he were to come to Detroit. good comparison with Gervin

[@davidmcpherson1347]

Kid is '19', OK???!

[@TheCut2009]

I don't think he will be a good fit at home. He is only 30 minutes out the city and I see trouble following him

[@dlgmdx]

Not a good idea

[@jamesc0890]

No!

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

Have you played college ball?

[@jamesc0890]

@@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls why?

[@akiyahwilliams9521]

I'll take Julian strawther bates no defense not a creator bad shot selection not that athletic

[@DetroitFanTV]

Strawther is a dead eye shooter I would be very excited if we took him

[@akiyahwilliams9521]

@@DetroitFanTV me too can get off Burks 10 mill

[@RealestatePape]

I say we get em we will have a Brandon Ingram type of player

[@DetroitFanTV]

Facts that's something we need on this team too

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

He has a tiny wing span and not very good on defense.