Pistons select Stanley Johnson of Arizona in 1st round

Stanley Johnson was the pick for the Pistons at No. 8 with the first round Thursday.

Johnson, a small forward from Arizona, said he is excited to come to Detroit, mentioning growing up watching Ben Wallace and Richard Hamilton.

Johnson was also a fan of the "Detroit Vs. Everybody" slogan.

Stan Van Gundy spoke about Johnson's toughness and grit, which he said made the pick an easy one.

To learn more about the newest Piston, watch the video above.