Kyle Singler goes to Detroit

[spangar]

Former South Medford star Kyle Singler, who was widely regarded as a first-round pick a year ago when he led Duke to the national championship as a junior, dropped to the second round of NBA draft Thursday night.

The Detroit Pistons selected Singler in the second round, with the 33rd overall pick.

Singler, at 6-foot-9 and 225 pounds, is considered a "tweener" in the NBA -- small for a power forward, slow for a small forward.

Singler spent all four years at Duke and turned into one of the country's most consistent scorers. He averaged 16.5, 17.7 and 16.9 points per game, respectively, over his final three seasons. Many have speculated that Singler hurt his draft position by returning to Duke for his senior year, when his shooting percentage and scoring average dropped.

Singler's teammate, point guard Kyrie Irving, was the first pick of the draft even though he missed more than half of the season with a foot injury. Another Duke guard, Nolan Smith, went to Portland with the No. 21 pick of the first round.

Detroit chose Kentucky guard Brandon Knight with its first-round pick -- the eighth overall.

What do you guys think?

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Think he's got a good chance there. I'd like to hear the Pistons' fans opinion on this though.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Pretty good pick up for us, he has a good shot at being in the rotation.

 

[.loggie]

steve novak 2.0
just kidding, singler could pan out to be a decent starter in this league
i always did thing he was overrated in college though

 

[RipCity32]

I like the pick actually. He is going to start out likely as the backup to Daye at the 3.
Working with Kander, he is going to either make him bigger or faster to give him a set position down the road.
I like the pick though, if he develops a more consistent jumpshot, he is going to be a key player to this team down the road.

 

[.s31t]

They called Kyle Korver and Chase Budinger a tweener too and thats what I see Singler as a mix of both of them... Hell stretch the floor and hit down shots and he can play defense. I hate scouts but this kid is a ball player... Hell do what he needs to do to win.

 

[elcheato]

Singler isn't nearly as good a shooter as those two

 

[sheed]

I love Duke and I always liked Singler. I never imagined him to be in a Pistons uniform so I am kind of ecstatic about this pick. I think he will get big minutes behind Daye at the 3. Or perhaps he will even start. I just cant wait to see him play in a Pistons uni.

 

[RipCity32]

I'm really hoping that this pick means that Tayshaun is gone.
Cause bringing Tayshaun back means Singler would get no playing time.

 

[Pugz]

im saying this now, he'll have a jonas type season..



i did NOT like the jonas pick either.

 

[RipCity32]

im saying this now, he'll have a jonas type season..



i did NOT like the jonas pick either.

I agree. Will just do anything we ask him to do.

 

[The Young One]

They called Kyle Korver and Chase Budinger a tweener too and thats what I see Singler as a mix of both of them... Hell stretch the floor and hit down shots and he can play defense. I hate scouts but this kid is a ball player... Hell do what he needs to do to win.

Chase is way more athletic than singler....

But dude should be a decent backup

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Pistons fans will love Singler. He hustles every minute he's in the game and does whatever it takes to win. Get ready for plays like this:

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[SaintFan25]

I'm not his biggest fan but I think he has a shot at being a decent role player in the league. I don't see him being anything more though.

 

[RipCity32]

Pistons fans will love Singler. He hustles every minute he's in the game and does whatever it takes to win. Get ready for plays like this:

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For sure lol. I'm pumped about him.

 

[Lake Louise]

I don't like that he comes from Duke, and therefor, I didn't like him in college. That being said, i'm glad he is a Piston. He is one hell of a competitor and is a very smart player.

 

[lonesomefx]

I'm very interested in how he develops. Could be something good, or could be something to forget. We'll find out eventually.

 

[RipCity32]

One thing I don't like about Singler is that he is ugly as fuck lol.

 

[Elite]

Other than Jimmer, I've never seen so much talk about such a mediocre player lol

He'll probably get 5 minutes a game for his career

 

[RipCity32]

What exactly makes him mediocre? lol