Detroit Pistons draft preview, part 1

The pressure is on Detroit to find a quick-impact prospect in Thursday's NBA Draft.

Why it matters: Fans expect the Pistons to start winning after a lengthy rebuilding phase.

• The franchise is coming off its fourth straight losing season and hasn't won a playoff game since 2008.

State of play: General manager Troy Weaver will have to work some magic with the No. 5 pick.

• Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson — top prospects seen as franchise-changing stars — will be off the board by the time Detroit's on the clock.

What they're saying: ​​Twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson, who played in the Overtime Elite pro league, are both top-10 projected picks with explosive athleticism, 6'6" frames and promising playmaking skills, draft analysts say.

• Shooting is a weakness for both, especially Amen.

💭 Joe's thought bubble: The Pistons don't need another capable defender who can't shoot. (Hello, Killian Hayes.)

• I'd rather trade down than draft one of the Thompsons.