Saben Lee's Draft Scouting Report: Pro Comparison, Updated Pistons Roster
Vanderbilt guard Saben Lee, who averaged 18.6 points per game for the Commodores last year, will play pro ball for the Detroit Pistons after going 38th overall in the 2020 NBA draft.
Detroit acquired the No. 38 pick and center Tony Bradley from the Utah Jazz for future considerations, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Bleacher Report Draft Expert Jonathan Wasserman's Scouting Report
Player: Saben Lee
Position: PG
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 183
Pro Comparison: Eric Bledsoe
Scouting Report: Lee could continue putting pressure on defenses with his blow-by burst and explosion in the lane. He has to continue making strides as a decision-maker and shooter, though Lee did make encouraging improvements this season to his playmaking and shot.
Blake Griffin, PF: $34.2M (2022)
Tony Snell, SF: $12.2M (2021)
Trevor Ariza, SF: $12.5M (2021)
Derrick Rose, PG: $7.5M (2021)
Rodney McGruder, SG: $5M (2022)
Dzanan Musa, SG: $2M (2023)
Khyri Thomas, SG: $1.3M (2021)
Killian Hayes, PG: Rookie scale contract (2024)
Isaiah Stewart, PF: Rookie scale contract (2024)
Saddiq Bey, SF: Rookie scale contract (2024)
Saben Lee, PG
Brandon Knight, PG: UFA
John Henson, PF: UFA
Langston Galloway, SG: UFA
Thon Maker, C: RFA
Christian Wood, PF: UFA
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, SG: Team option
Jordan Bone, PG: RFA
Louis King, SF: RFA
Jordan McRae: RFA
Lee joins a loaded Pistons class that includes three first-rounders in point guard Killian Hayes, big man Isaiah Stewart and wing Saddiq Bey.
The rebuild under new general manager Troy Weaver is fully underway as the executive looks to remake a franchise that has not won a playoff series since 2008.
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