But despite having to wait until the second round, the Pistons departed the draft with their most desired prospect in the selection of Chaz Lanier Thursday night. Langdon and his staff felt the five-year guard from Tennessee was their "guy" since the two parties met during the NBA Combine in Chicago.

How can the Pistons' second-round pick help them this season and what will he need to work on to be a regular contributor?

The Detroit Pistons' second-round selection of Chaz Lanier on June 26, could be viewed as insurance, four days before NBA free agency begins.