# Detroit Pistons TRADE UP To Draft Ebuka Okorie at 17, Is Okorie The Future All-Star Guard With Cade Cunningham?

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-06-24T05:40:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons shake up the NBA Draft by trading up to select Ebuka Okorie at No. 17. With on-ball creation and elite turnover suppression at the forefront, Okorie’s arrival signals a bold new direction for Detroit’s backcourt. Can this Stanford standout’s high motor and three-level scoring translate instantly, or will his size raise defensive questions at the next level? Key discussion points include Trajan Langdon’s enthusiastic reaction, Okorie’s projected fit alongside Cade Cunningham, and the impact of this aggressive draft-night move on Detroit’s approach to free agency and trade targets like Tyler Herro and Norman Powell. The conversation explores whether the Pistons should prioritize a starting power forward or double down on guard depth, with future roster construction hanging in the balance. Will Okorie’s skillset help Detroit break through, or does the search for frontcourt solutions now become the top priority?

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