The Detroit Pistons faced more than just disappointment at the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery; they also became the butt of relentless jokes from fans on social media platform X.
Going into the lottery, the Pistons were tied with the Washington Wizards for the highest probability of securing a top-four pick, each holding a 14.0% chance at the first pick and a 52.1% chance for a top-four finish.
However, fortune favored the Atlanta Hawks, who leaped from the 10th to the 1st pick. The Wizards landed the 2nd pick, but the Pistons experienced an unfortunate slide, dropping to the 5th pick. This marked the second consecutive year they missed the top four despite having the best odds.
On X, fans did not hold back, rapidly sharing memes that mocked the Pistons’ misfortune.
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Amidst the mockery, some fans showed compassion for the Pistons, who just experienced their worst season record-wise at 14-68, and now faced another setback without a high draft pick.
Pistons fans, perhaps bracing for disappointment, had already prepared for the worst-case scenario, which, in retrospect, seemed like a prudent move.
Despite the setbacks, the Pistons do boast promising talents like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Jaden Ivey, along with last year’s fifth pick, Ausar Thompson, who has shown potential. Nevertheless, the road to rebuilding appears challenging for the Pistons as they struggle to find momentum.
