NBA Draft 2022: Ex-scout says Pistons could have 'the best backcourt' in 3-5 years, Cavs found right piece

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The 2022 NBA Draft came and went Thursday as it was the appetizer to what will be an interesting offseason and a highly intriguing 2022-23 season tipping off later this year.

Former NBA scout Michael Vandegarde, who told Fox News Digital last week he thought Jaden Ivey was the best prospect in the draft, said in a recent interview he was intrigued about where the former Purdue standout eventually landed.

Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons passes the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on April 08, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

The Detroit Pistons selected Ivey with the No. 5 pick. It appeared he could have gone to the Sacramento Kings, but they decided to take former Iowa standout Keegan Murray with the fourth selection. Vandegarde said he thinks Ivey could fit better in Detroit and the backcourt with him and second-year player Cade Cunningham could turn into one of the best in the NBA.

"I think that in 3-5 years could be the best backcourt in the NBA. That’s exactly what Jaden Ivey needs – a cool, calm guy next to him that could control the game and then him do his thing. Just try to make Jaden Ivey your point guard is probably a little bit of a stretch right away but to have that next to him is absolutely ideal," Vandegarde told Fox News Digital.

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He said he understood why the Kings passed on Ivey, but wondered how a team that hasn’t had much success in the last 16 years passed up on a talent like Ivey.

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Detroit Pistons draft pick Jaden Ivey