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Pistons eye more late-round gems in NBA draft - Detroit Pistons Basketball: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats

Need4Sheed.com found this 6/24/2008 on mlive.com

LATE SUCCESS The Detroit Pistons have hit paydirt recently in the first round of the NBA draft, despite picking near the end of the first round. A look at some recent selections: 2007 Arron Afflalo (27th overall) -- Became first Pistons rookie since Grant Hill to start season opener. 2005 Jason Maxiell (26th overall) -- Led Pistons bench players in scoring this past season with 7.9 points per ...