Detroit Pistons Are Falling In Love With Tyler Lydon Ahead Of NBA Draft
Tyler Lydon continues to garner love from NBA teams ahead of the draft next week. Apparently the feeling is mutual at least with one NBA team.
Tyler Lydon has worked out for a bevy of teams thus far including: the Orlando Magic, the Charlotte Hornets, the Atlanta Hawks, and most recently the Detroit Pistons.
Just to gauge the draft interest and where these teams sit in next Thursday’s draft: Orlando Magic (6th, 25th, 33rd, 35th), the Charlotte Hornets (11th, 41st), the Atlanta Hawks (19th, 31st, 60th), and the Detroit Pistons (12th).
A lot of potential landing spots for Lydon in next week’s 2017 NBA Draft. So what should we make of the latest team to invest time and analysis in the former Syracuse star?
The Detroit Pistons only hold one pick in the NBA Draft, so they better make it count. This would be the highest projection thus far for Lydon. It would also put the versatile player in the lottery.
Detroit Pistons:
Syracuse's Tyler Lydon is a big man who can stretch the floor. He was in for a workout today, @Keith_Langlois writes https://t.co/t7ATE44fOZ pic.twitter.com/3uAtjDtbKc
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) June 14, 2017
According to the report, Lydon’s agents are projecting “mid-teens to early 20s”, although this
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workout would suggest a draft night surprise for Lydon.
What is Lydon at the next level?
An interesting question that could also tell how high Lydon can go. Lydon was a rim-protector at Syracuse and head coach Jim Boeheim called him “one of the best centers he’s ever had in his 40+ years.”
His wingspan isn’t as wide as the average power forwards at the next level. But perhaps Lydon with his near 40% shooting percentage from downtown can excel offensively?
Stan Van Gundy does have a history building his offenses around stretch-fours. Lydon was aware of that factoid when he was asked about the history:
"“He’s been doing it now for so long with these stretch fours,” Lydon said via NBA.com. “I’d obviously love for the opportunity to come in here and play for him and learn from a guy like that.”"
While some players can excel on one side of the ball, Lydon needs to prove he’s got the stuff on defense. Which is always a question mark for guys coming out of Syracuse with Boeheim’s patented 2-3 zone.
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"“That’s a big question mark. I’m just trying to go in and prove to teams that I can do that and that I’m willing to work at it,” Lydon said via NBA.com. “Obviously, I have to get a lot better, but I still feel pretty comfortable.”"