Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to the gentlemen of The Uncontested (@The_Uncontested) podcast, the Oklahoma City Thunder podcast on the Blue Wire podcast network, about the chaotic 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunnigham's game, and the Detroit Pistons' second-round selections. That, in turn, became a discussion about basketball chameleons, Troy Weaver's taste in centers, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander compares to Cade Cunningham, how relieved Laz is to escape this surprisingly chaotic draft with Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma City flipping over their timeline, ideal fits around SGA and Cade, hoping for a normal offseason of development for guys like Darius Bazley and Killian Hayes, and much more.. Follow The Uncontested for updates on when or if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets traded or extended, and for all your other OKC Thunder team needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Sean Derenthal (@odetooden) about Cade Cunnigham's game and why he's the top prospect in the 2021 NBA Draft. That, in turn, became a discussion about position-less initiators, the value of posting up in 2021, what 20 minutes on YouTube gets you, Paul George, spending most of your time not defending the ball, what 60% of No.1 overall picks only do once, time warping your perception of prospects, LeBron James playing until he's 45, 75th percentile outcomes, splitting the baby on turnovers, Sean's time in Philadelphia, Paul George again, growing up in Ohio, why it's not yet time to give up on Killian Hayes, organizing on SLOBs, selling hope to fans, and much, much more. Sean is exactly the person I wanted to talk to for this podcast, as a guy with prior, recent NBA experience who does not mince words about prospects. Follow Sean on Twitter, read his work at The Stepien, and subscribe to his Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On lottery night, the Detroit Pistons were rewarded for the effort and fight they put in every night last season with the #1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. In all likelihood, they will take Cade Cunningham, the star guard/forward out of Oklahoma State.  THIS IS A BIG DEAL Y'ALL. DETROIT IS GONNA BE ON THE MAP. For more great Detroit Pistons content, follow Pistons vs Everybody host Lazarus Jackson on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) about what the end of the Pistons' season, and Troy Weaver's comments during his last press conference of the season. That, in turn, became a discussion about collecting centers, covering an NBA team during a global pandemic, what nickname we should give guys who play for the Motor City Cruise, being beloved in Memphis,  Hamidou Diallo opening some eyes, the much-improved social media work of the Michigan State Spartans, MVP ballots, the best quote Troy Weaver gave this season, who the Pistons like in this year's draft, agents getting mad about the Rising Stars Challenge, giving up leverage in restricted free agency negotiations, Dwane Casey feeling rejuvenated, Sada Baby concerts for 1,000 people, and much, much more. Follow Omari on Twitter, and read his work at the Detroit Free Press.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and PD Web (@abovethebreak3) talk about the Detroit Pistons' options at the top of the 2021 NBA Draft, and the progression of the Pistons' rookies from the 2020 NBA Draft.  That, in turn, became a discussion about primary equity, Mick Foley, strength as a relative concept, styles making fights, three different Jalens, getting to 250, Detroit Bloodbath, the easiest problem to solve in the NBA, the square root of 144, Sharife Cooper, chaos agents, predictable struggles, generational big men, a symphony on defense, the single best development situation for a guard in the last 20 years, Rasheed Wallace in high school, properly valuing role players, un-retiring numbers in 2060, and much, much more. PD is a longform thinker, someone I learn something from every time I read him, and a funny dude. Follow him on Twitter, check out his Twitch channel and his YouTube channel, where he breaks down film of prospects, and support him on Patreon. His Patreon is free and I pay for it anyway because that's how smart he is.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about Killian Hayes' improvement since his return, Isaiah Stewart's lack of limitations, and some NBA Draft talk.  That led to some unstructured rambling about: Damian Lillard shooting with his abs Kai Jones dunking everything in sight Laz's Perfect Pistons Team; Killian Hayes, Evan Mobley, and three Saddiq Beys The lottery odds conversation we were having at the beginning of the year The new schedule for Pistons Vs. Everybody Killian Vs. LaMelo in May The Pistons only winning 3 more games this season Bennedict Mathurin and pre-drafting Josh Jackson vs. Hamidou Diallo And much, much more. Thanks for listening!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the Killian Hayes - Hamidou Diallo backcourt, Jalen Suggs and Cade Cunningham as fits on the Pistons, and Detroit's options in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft.  That, in turn, became a discussion about force multiplication, doing the math on getting to 25 points a night, the mirage of a guard with the last name "Mitchell" wearing 45 in Detroit, a rookie making Detroit Pistons history, not doing the reading, Frank Jackson doing more by doing less, name-dropping other podcasts, JJ Barea the GAWD, watching the Killian-Hami lob 30 times, operating on the weakside offensively, Dudes I Like,  Cory Joseph doing less by doin' tew much, my one concern about Cade Cunningham, Elite Athleticism, and much, much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA) about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Indiana Pacers, and each team's plans at the trade deadline.   That, in turn, became a discussion about Edmond Sumner's progression, how much dominating the G-League is worth, Batman: The Animated Series, Isaiah Stewart being ready to fire from downtown,  Henry Ellenson, Jerami Grant maintaining production even as his efficiency falls, Josh Smith, The Process Sixers, Saben Lee's poise, why Captain America: The Winter Soldier makes so much more sense than Wonder Woman: 1984, the importance of developing talent in a non-glamour NBA market, how Sekou Doumbouya and Aaron Holiday are alike, how Caris LeVert helps the Pacers make the pieces fit, Saddiq Bey creating chemistry, and much, much more.  Follow Mark on Twitter, and read his thoughts about the NBA at large on Premium Hoops, and his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers specifically on Indy Cornrows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the timeline for Killian Hayes' return and your fake trades prior to the NBA Trade Deadline on March 25th.  That, in turn, became a discussion about playing at your own pace, a mulligan on Marvin Bagley, Terrance Ferguson's RIDICULOUS pre-draft combine YouTube highlights, why Sekou Doumbouya is worth too much to the Detroit Pistons and too little to anyone else, my theory about Troy Weaver and Zach LaVine-types, Jerami Grant not wanting to play in Boston, bone-crunching screens, connecting the dots in the DMV, Kristaps' Porzingis' max contract, Hamidou Diallo and duplicate skill sets, Miles Bridges and Josh Jackson's offseason Detroit runs, level-setting, and much, much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) about the Detroit Pistons Core Four: Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Saddiq Bey, and Saben Lee. They also talked about the Top-5 prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft: Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Kuminga, and Jalen Green.  Rafael recently took over the Locked on Draft podcast, Pistons fans should listen to him there. Also, Pistons fans will definitely want to check out Rafael's work on his YouTube channel, where in addition to his analysis, he has workout footage of Sekou Doumbouya to help remind you of Sekou's potential.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about Saben Lee's back-to-back career nights, Jerami Grant being snubbed (ehh... not really) from the All-Star game, and Dennis Smith Jr. finding his niche.  That became a discussion about winning too many games late in the season, the attempted murder of Nikola Vucevic, the fickle love fans have, Eastern Conference first-time All-Stars, injuries, #PistonsTwitter all realizing the same thing simultaneously, The Core Four, long western road trips the Pistons always lose during, Mason Plumlee turning into Wilt Chamberlain against the Pelicans for some reason, the very human emotion of jealousy, Svi Mykhailiuk shooting slightly easier shots, name-dropping a bunch of other podcasts, and much, much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the ripple effects of the joint decision to shut down Blake Griffin and Jerami Grant's 43-point night against the Chicago Bulls.  That became a discussion about Eastern Conference Player of The Week Saddiq Bey, waiting by the phone for your agent to call, Our Old Friend Andre Drummond, Detroit only beating great teams, trading Blake Griffin for Steph Curry, Fake ESPN GM Bobby Marks, addition by subtraction, Jerami Grant schooling Patrick Williams, evolving your position, playing better just in time to play the bad teams, when the NBA Draft talk will come on this podcast, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA) about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Indiana Pacers.  That, in turn, became a discussion about the difficulty coaches have making a rotation, whether or not Jerami Grant and Domantas Sabonis deserve to be All-Stars, The Second Draft, Jeremy Lamb's closeouts, Sekou Doumbouya playing center (and looking damn good doing it), Turd Quarters, Josh Jackson's reckless abandon, The Beef Stew Nickname, freeing Edmond Sumner, helping off of Joe Harris, Ish Smith, making fewer decisions, T.J. Warren's absence, the second bad game Jerami Grant has had all year, and much, much more.  Follow Mark on Twitter, and read his thoughts about the NBA at large on Premium Hoops, and his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers specifically on Indy Cornrows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) answers your questions about the Detroit Pistons in this week's podcast. Thanks to you, that became a discussion about Star Wars spoilers on Twitter, third graders, the Pistons' next Second Draft Success, vertical spacing, the thing that annoys me about anime, Sekou Doumbouya The Mystery Box, digital rounds of golf, Delon Wright being underqualified for his current role, generational divides, a Piston who it would make me, personally, happy to see in the Hall of Fame, and much, much more.  Thanks to @Detroit_WYS0, @waymatth, @bergsketboll, @JeffKoenig2004, @Thebettermarkle, @THE_FERNANTULA, ScottFL, and Chaz Malibu for the questions - they truly are the stars of tonight's podcast. Follow them on Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Chris Manning (@Cwmwrites) and Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) about the  Detroit Pistons' loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.  That, in turn, became a discussion about Collin Sexton's legendary work ethic, "Kevin Love, Marxist Hero," Jerami Grant's impressive year, making money on Robinhood, Dwane Casey getting embarrassed by LeBron James in the playoffs, the work we don't get to see guys doing, heisting Jarrett Allen from Brooklyn, memories of Andre Drummond, that time Tristan Thompson said Collin Sexton didn't know how to play basketball, being patient with Sekou Doumbouya, what the hell happened with John Beilein, the Pistons and Cavs trying to build culture before they acquire talent, and much, much more. Follow Chris and Evan on Twitter, and subscribe to Locked on Cavs for all your Cleveland Cavaliers discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Nicolas Henkel (@NicolasHenkel) about the Detroit Pistons overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.  That, in turn, became a discussion about fan irrationality, Blake Griffin's future plans, wishing the best for Kevin Porter Jr., not doing player-to-player tampering, being last off the Killian Hayes train, how hard shooting postgame videos are, the anomaly better known as the Memphis Grizzlies, Wayne Ellington kicking down the door to more playing time, the Pistons' future plans for Blake Griffin, Josh Jackson's homecoming, Saben Lee trying to kill a man, finding parking in downtown Chicago, and much, much more.  Follow Nick on Twitter, and listen to his brand new podcast with James Edwards III: The Bun and Cardigan Show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to the Gyro Step podcast crew of Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) and Rohan Katti (@Rkattijr) about the Detroit Pistons' back-to-back games with the Milwaukee Bucks. That, in turn, became a discussion about Jerami Grant's role, Beef Stew, Giannis Antetokounmpo's playmaking, Sekou Doumbouya's ceiling, throwing rookie point guards into Jrue Holiday's Hell Prison Dimension, dropping your rings in front of Dion Waiters, Blake Griffin's profile in the New York Times, an NBA team in Vancouver, setting  a culture, Davis Bertans' bigness, and much, much more.  Follow Ti and Rohan on Twitter, and listen to the Gyro Step podcast on the Blue Wire Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Sam Esfandiari (@samesfandiari) and Andy Liu (@AndyKHLiu) of the Light Years podcast about the Detroit Pistons loss to the Golden State Warriors.  That, in turn, became a discussion about the importance of shooting in today's NBA, nailing your draft picks, Blake Griffin's injury, James Wiseman's resemblance to Anthony Davis, the Bay Area legend currently starting for the Warriors, Jerami Grant's shot selection, appealing 2021 NBA Draft selections, and much more.  Follow Sam and Andy on Twitter, and subscribe to the Light Years podcast wherever you get your podcasts.  Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and Indeed. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join BetOnline and receive your welcome bonus, and receive your $75 credit at Indeed.com/BlueWire. Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Duncan Smith (@DuncanSmithNBA) about the Detroit Pistons opening-night loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.  That, in turn, became a discussion about Blake Griffin playing the entire third quarter, Killian Hayes' professional debut, Not Being Built For This, blitzing with Jahlil Okafor, the leveling effect of a global pandemic, Sekou Doumbouya knowing where to be, supporting your friends becoming their own bosses, the Los Angeles Clippers giving Luke Kennard an extension, and much, much more.  Follow Duncan on Twitter, and read his work at HoopsHabit.com. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and Indeed. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join BetOnline and receive your welcome bonus, and receive your $75 credit at Indeed.com/BlueWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about what lessons the Detroit Pistons can take with them during the rest of preseason play. Laz talks about: The battle for the starting Shooting Guard position How Blake Griffin and Jerami Grant can work together on offense What Sekou Doumbouya should be learning from Jerami Grant on defense Why we have to wait to see the Pistons' newfound Positional Versatility Josh Jackson messing with Killian Hayes' assist count Saddiq Bey flashing more off-the-bounce juice than he thought And much, much more.  Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and Indeed. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join BetOnline and receive your welcome bonus, and receive your $75 credit at Indeed.com/BlueWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Kyle Maggio (@KyleMaggio) about the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks fighting at the bottom of the NBA's Eastern Conference. That, in turn, became a discussion about power forwards, destiny written in the stars, The Knicks' Kentucky Connection, trade value charts, Troy Weaver's sense of humor, power forwards, R.J. Barrett needing space, the opportunity cost of cap space, that time Dennis Smith Jr. dropped 31 points on the Pistons, Killian Hayes preferring Detroit over New York, and much, much more.  Follow Kyle on Twitter, listen to The Knicks Wall on the Blue Wire Podcast Network, and check out Whistle Sports.  Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and Indeed. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join BetOnline and receive your welcome bonus, and receive your $75 credit at Indeed.com/BlueWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) about what we've learned from the Detroit Pistons' Media Week so far.  That, in turn, became a discussion about collecting centers, Blake Griffin's Comeback SZN, being on Twitter for over a decade, Josh Jackson's Memphis Experience, moving during a pandemic, why the G-League is not a punishment, renouncing your fandom, Saddiq Bey's pro-readiness, and much, much more.  Follow Omari on Twitter, and read his work at the Detroit Free Press.  Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and Indeed. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join BetOnline and receive your welcome bonus, and receive your $75 credit at Indeed.com/BlueWire.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) about the Pistons' acquisition of Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee.  That, in turn, became a discussion about noise in plus/minus, Blake Griffin playing center, a Flint Beecher legend, playing the piano to impress your future bosses, Bol Bol technically being a rookie, the triumphant return of Wayne Ellington, the most impassioned defense of Mason Plumlee ever recorded, and much, much more.  Follow T.J. on Twitter and support his podcast, Rocky Mountain Hoops, on the Blue Wire Podcast Network. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and Indeed. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join BetOnline and receive your welcome bonus, and receive your $75 credit at Indeed.com/BlueWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to recap the Detroit Pistons' wild 2020 NBA Draft. In one night, the Pistons:  Got their mythical Point Guard Of The Future Replaced their 23-year-old super-athletic developmental point guard with a 21-year-old super-athletic developmental point guard Traded their longest tenured player (who was till on a rookie scale deal) Added two ground-bound defensive-minded centers Became the unofficial NBA team of France Maybe said goodbye to Christian Wood?  And Laz talks about all of it, live, which leads to some... interestingly incorrect conclusions.  Pistons vs Everybody is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.AG.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talks to Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) and Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA) about how the Eastern Conference Finals have gone so far. That, in turn, became a discussion about #HeatCulture, how little Gordon Hayward's return would matter to the Boston Celtics, Jimmy Butler using his locker-room-strife causing powers for good, Tony Snell, the Sliding Doors world where Tyler Herro is a Southie, Jaylen Brown's help defense, why Denver isn't making the NBA Finals, and much, much more.  Follow Nekias and Alex on Twitter. Support Nekias by reading his BasketballNews.com content and support Alex by subscribing to his Patreon, Hoops Island. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and Indeed. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join BetOnline and receive your welcome bonus, and receive your $75 credit at Indeed.com/BlueWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to tell you why the Detroit Pistons falling in the lottery is bad, but not all bad, butcher an infamous Bioshock quote, and run through a very quick 2020 NBA Mock Draft as an exercise to see who the Pistons would have available at their draft slot.  Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and NFL Sunday Ticket.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) about the Pistons purchasing a G-League team to play in downtown Detroit and what that means for the current Pistons G-League affiliate in Grand Rapids. Then, they talked about the Milwaukee-to-Detroit Player Pipeline, the Bucks' readiness for the NBA's bubble environment in Florida, and why Khris Middleton needs to cuss some people out at practice for #Clout.  Follow Ti on Twitter, subscribe to his podcast with Rohan Katti, The Gyro Step, and check out his Patreon.  Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join today and receive your welcome bonus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talks to Dave DuFour (@DaveDuFourNBA) about The Athletic's piece on how they'd run the Pistons. That turned into a discussion about heliocentricity, what areas of the game Sekou Doumbouya should focus on, drafting the best player available, and a possible Caris LeVert trade.  Follow Dave on Twitter, and subscribe to The Athletic for more NBA coverage.   Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join today and receive your welcome bonus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) answers your questions about Troy Weaver as Detroit Pistons general manager, what Laz wants to see in the NBA Bubble Brought To You By Disney, and why the season ending isn't necessarily a bad thing for the Detroit Pistons.  Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join today and receive your welcome bonus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talks to Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA) of Hoops Island to talk about the Detroit Pistons' offseason checklist. That checklist included draft targets, free agency names, guys the Pistons should re-sign, and some potential coaching change candidates. Follow Alex on Twitter, and become a Patreon of Hoops Island for more offseason content this offseason. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join today and receive your welcome bonus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) joined Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) and Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) of Cash Considerations, the Chicago Bulls Blue Wire pod, to talk about Parts III and IV of the The Last Dance,  which heavily featured the Bad Boys. We went into the handshake that wasn't, Dennis Rodman, Bill Laimbeer, Vinnie Johnson, and... Blake Griffin?  Oh yeah, we also got into the current Pistons and Bulls a little bit, too.  Follow Jason and Ricky On Twitter, and subscribe to Cash Considerations wherever you subscribe to Pistons Vs. Everybody. Pistons Vs Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.Ag. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join today and receive your new welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) brings on Trevor Magnotti (@illegalscreens) to talk about Killian Hayes, how to separate some of the wing prospects out, and which prospects could help themselves in the NCAA Tournament. This makes Trevor our first repeat guest on the Pistons Vs. Everybody podcast, but we got all-new draft takes for you this episode.  Follow Trevor on Twitter, and go through the Big Board he did with Jackson Frank. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by UNTUCKit and BetOnline.Ag. Enter BLUEWIRE at https://www.untuckit.com/ for 20% off your first order, and enter promo code BLUEWIRE to get a 50% signup bonus at BetOnline.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) breaks down three notable members of the 2020 NBA Draft. What does LaMelo Ball's production in Australia's NBL really mean? Why draft Deni Avdija if you already have Sekou Doumbouya? Is Isaac Okoro more Stanley Johnson, or Jaylen Brown?   Those questions and more answered in this week's pod.  Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by BetOnline.AG. Enter BLUEWIRE when you sign up for a 50% Welcome Bonus with your first deposit!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) brings in Matt Schoch (@Matt_Schoch_) of the Locked On Pistons podcast to talk about Reggie Jackson's buyout, the 2020 NBA Draft, and what the Detroit Pistons should offer Christian Wood in free agency. Reggie's buyout frees up a roster spot for the Pistons, but just who should take that spot (Jordan Bone, Louis King, Donte' Hall, or another G-Leaguer) and - maybe more importantly - WHEN that spot should be filled is an open question. The buyout also sets the Pistons up to look for their mythical point guard of the future; fortunately, this year's NBA draft has a lot of point guard prospects. Laz and Matt go through some prospects that would be good for the Pistons - and why it might be advantageous for the Pistons to stay where they are in the lottery. Matt was a fantastic guest - we will definitely have him on again. In addition to hosting the Locked On Pistons podcast, Matt was part of creating a short documentary on local basketball wunderkind Emoni Bates called "Ypsi's Emoni" - be sure to check that out. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by BetOnline.AG, your Online Sportsbook Experts. Use our promo code - BLUEWIRE - to receive your 50% welcome bonus on your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) gives you a breakdown of the Andre Drummond trade, why the Pistons felt like they had to do it at the deadline, and what that means for the rest of the season. Of course it makes the Pistons a worse basketball team, but Laz dives into observations from games against the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks to explain WHY. Laz also goes into why Dwane Casey is handling Sekou Doumbouya's struggles just fine, and offers some free agents the Pistons can look at this summer to shepherd the rebuild. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by BetOnline.AG and UNTUCKit.  Use promocode BLUEWIRE, all one word, for your 50% welcome bonus at BetOnline.AG, and go to https://www.untuckit.com/ and enter BLUE at checkout to save 20% on a smart, relaxed, untucked shirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) talk through the Luke Kennard-to-Phoenix trade rumors: What Luke offers the Suns this season and beyond, what the Suns are offering according to Woj, Luke playing next to Devin Booker, why the Suns wouldn't place a high premium on protecting this year's first-round pick, and why the Pistons would even consider parting with Luke during a rebuild. Mike is a fellow Blue Wire Bro - follow him on Twitter, and subscribe and listen to The Timeline wherever you get your podcasts. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by Betonline.ag, your Online Sportsbook Experts. Use our promo code - ​BLUEWIRE​ - to receive your 50% welcome bonus on your first deposit.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Joseph Sinke (@Joe_Truck) talk through the Pistons' newfound logjam at point guard with the return of Reggie Jackson, what a Detroit Pistons team around Luke Kennard and Sekou Doumbouya would and should look like, and what Christian Wood's value is to the Pistons. Follow Joe on Twitter, and read him at Detroit Bad Boys and his website, Truck Thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) answers your questions about Andre Drummond's future, Sekou Doumbouya's floor, Bruce Brown's ceiling, Luke Kennard's value, and whether or not the Pistons are imbalanced... karmically. Thanks to everyone on Twitter and Detroit Bad Boys who submitted questions. Pistons Vs Everybody is brought to you by our partner, UNTUCKit. Go to https://www.untuckit.com/and enter BLUE at checkout to save 20% on a smart, relaxed, untucked shirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Jeff Siegel (@jgsiegel) talk through all aspects of the Andre Drummond-to-Atlanta trade rumors: Why Atlanta would feel they have to do this deal before the deadline, what the Hawks would be willing to part with, what number the Hawks could be looking to re-sign Drummond at, what non-Andre Drummond options the Hawks could have at center this summer, and Trae Young's influence on this possible transaction. Jeff was extremely generous with his time and incisive with his analysis, which is much appreciated. Follow him on Twitter, and go to Early Bird Rights for all your NBA salary cap needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes over what Blake Griffin's season-ending knee scope means for the Detroit Pistons the rest of the 2019-20 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Detroit Pistons are 10 games under .500, in the heart of a tough West Coast road trip, with no end to the pain in sight. So, Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) brings on Trevor Magnotti (@illegalscreens) to talk about guys who COULD be exciting Pistons players of the future - the top of the 2020 NBA Draft class. Follow Trevor on Twitter, and read his most recent NBA Draft Big Board here. Pistons Vs Everybody is brought to you by our partner, UNTUCKit. Go to https://www.untuckit.com/and enter BLUE at checkout to save 20% on a smart, relaxed, untucked shirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) takes a short break during this holiday season to talk about how he misjudged the Detroit Pistons in the preseason, how the Pistons rebuild may not include all the players fans think it will, and impart the fans with the gift of endurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Pistons Vs. Everybody is a little different - I (@lazchance) recorded it in September with Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA), before the season started. But Alex is as knowledgeable a guy on the Celtics there is, and the Pistons play the Celtics for the first time all season, so now is as good a time as any to bring this talk to the people. Alex and I dive into how the Pistons and Celtics match up with one another, our concerns with how analytics appear to be communicated poorly to players, and Kyrie Irving's departure from Boston. Follow Alex on Twitter, and subscribe to his Patreon, HoopsIsland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) talk about the Detroit Pistons' need to look beyond 2020, Sekou Doumbouya's play in Grand Rapids and how he fits in the locker room in Detroit, the Pistons' competition in the Eastern Conference this season, and that time he forgot to ask Derrick Rose about the backscratcher dunk over Goran Dragic. Follow James on Twitter, and subscribe to The Athletic Detroit this holiday season. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by Roman. Go to GetRoman.com/Bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping on your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) talk about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, when the next time the Pistons might beat the Bucks, league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo taking - and making - three pointers, Andre Drummond's struggles against the Lopez brothers, the Wisconsin Herd, and the Bucks' Cream City jerseys. Follow Ti on Twitter, and subscribe to The Gyro Step podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Pistons vs Everybody is brought to you this week by Indochino, ShipStation, and Harry's. Get $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more at IndoChino.com when you enter BLUEWIRE at checkout, go to Shipstation.com and enter BLUE at the top of the page to ship for the holidays, and go to Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) joins the Chase Down Podcast crew of Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) and Carter Rodriguez (@Carter_Shade) to talk the Pistons win over the Cavaliers, Blake Griffin's value in the locker room and on the trade market, Kevin Love not getting enough shots, and who will come out of the Eastern Conference. Follow Justin and Carter on Twitter, and subscribe to the Chase Down Podcast wherever you subscribe to Pistons vs Everybody. Pistons vs Everybody is brought to you this week by Indochino, ShipStation, and Harry's. Get $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more at IndoChino.com when you enter BLUEWIRE at checkout, go to Shipstation.com and enter BLUE at the top of the page to ship for the holidays, and go to Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Richie Randall (@RichieRandall) talked about the Detroit Pistons' second down-to-the-wire loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte's decision to step off the Treadmill of Mediocrity (and how that experience is going), Andre Drummond's value around the league, Devonte' Graham's leap, and what to put on your plate at Thanksgiving. Follow Richie on Twitter, and subscribe to The Buzz Beat podcast wherever you subscribe to your podcasts. Happy Thanksgiving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Because of the Detroit Pistons' 5-game losing streak, Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Halbridious (@Halbridious) go through the young guys the Pistons have stashed away in the G-League for the Grand Rapids Drive. Of interest to Pistons fans will be the discussion of first-round selection Sekou Doumbouya, but they also talk Pistons two-way players Jordan Bone and Louis King. Listen to Hal on The Busted Header podcast and find his work on the Detroit Pistons Subreddit. Pistons Vs Everybody is brought to you by our partner, UNTUCKit. Go to https://www.untuckit.com/and enter BLUE at checkout to save 20% on a smart, relaxed, untucked shirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) talked about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Miami Heat, what's driving the Heat's... hot ... start to the season, how important face-up centers are in today's NBA, what it would take to send Blake Griffin to Miami, why the Pistons would even consider that, what the Pistons' issues are on defense, and why Atlanta (the city, not the team) is the NBA's sleeping giant. Find Nekias' work on Bleacher Report and elsewhere. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by IndoChino, Harry's, and Roman. Get $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more at IndoChino.com when you enter BLUEWIRE at checkout, go to GetRoman.com/Bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping, and go to Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Kyle Maggio (@kylemaggio) talk about the Detroit Pistons' win over the New York Knicks, the similarities between the Knicks drafting Frank Ntilikina and the Pistons drafting Sekou Doumbouya, and what both teams could do with Andre Drummond this upcoming offseason. Find Kyle's work at The Knicks Wall and at @WhistleSports. Pistons Vs Everybody is brought to you by our partners, Manscaped and UNTUCKit. Go to https://www.manscaped.com/ and enter BLUEWIRE to get 20% off and free shipping on your order, and go to https://www.untuckit.com/ and enter BLUE at checkout to save 20% on a smart, relaxed, untucked shirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Kelsea O'Brien (@kelsea_lately) talked about the Pistons getting beaten badly by the Raptors, and if that matters since Blake Griffin didn't play at all. Then, more interestingly, they talked about how Patrick Beverley is like Kyle Lowry is like Ben Wallace, how Laz learned to love Halloween, and The Handsomeness Bracket. Subscribe to Kelsea's new newsletter at tinyletter.com/biscuitball. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by our partners, ShipStation and Harrys. Go to Shipstation.com and enter BLUE at the top of the page to ship for the holidays, and go to Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Duncan Smith (@DuncanSmithNBA) talk about the Pistons' opening-night win over the Pacers, how Contract-Year Andre Drummond affects the Pistons on the court and on the balance sheet, and what Blake Griffin's injury means in the short-term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) has your reaction to, and analysis of, the news that Blake Griffin will miss the start of the regular season for the Detroit Pistons because of a hamstring injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) recaps each of the five preseason games the Detroit Pistons played. The Pistons went 3-2 in the preseason, which matters a lot less than what fans saw (or didn't see) up and down the Pistons' roster in those games. Laz also reports which of the Pistons' end-of-rotation guys is safe, and speculates about what that means the Pistons will do before the regular season starts. Detroit Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by ShipStation & Roman. Try ShipStation free for 60 days by going to Shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue, and go to GetRoman.com/Bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes through all the possibilities surrounding the Detroit Pistons' final roster spot prior to the end of the preseason. The Pistons have options - they could cut one of Joe Johnson or Christian Wood, keep both and make a trade elsewhere, or keep neither. Laz discusses the ramifications of each decision, and determines which would be the best choice for the Pistons to make. Detroit Vs. Everybody is brought to you by Axios and Harrys. Sign up at Sports.Axios.com for your free daily sports newsletter, and go to Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) breaks down the Detroit Pistons' main competition in the Eastern Conference: The Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Indiana Pacers. Laz tells you why the Heat will struggle to improve their scoring despite adding Jimmy Butler, why the Magic's hot finish to the season is a mirage, and why the Pacers depth will haunt them in the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Blue Wire's newest NBA podcast is Pistons Podcaster Laz Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices