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 Ben Wallace, a 4-time Defensive Player of the Year, was never drafted—a true underdog story.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/842177/2019/03/01/ben-wallace-qa-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-goin-to-work-pistons-his-nba-career-and-of-course-that-afro/|nytimes]])]
+===== Chuck Daly: Iconic Coach =====
+Daly led the Pistons to two titles and also coached the 1992 Dream Team.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?page=dalyobitshouler|espn]])]
+===== Larry Brown’s Masterclass =====
+Larry Brown coached Detroit to their 2004 title, stressing team play and fundamentals.[([[https://theamerican.org/news/2014/10/29/MBB_1029143012.aspx|theamerican]])]
+===== Joe Dumars: Architect of 2004 =====
+As GM, Dumars built the 2004 title team, acquiring stars like Rip Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace.[([[https://fadeawayworld.net/detroit-pistons-built-2004-championship-team-two-years|fadeawayworld]])]
+===== Flip Saunders Era =====
+Under Saunders (2005–2008), Detroit made three straight Eastern Conference Finals.[([[https://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20151026/NEWS01/151029876/former-detroit-pistons-coach-flip-saunders-dies-of-cancer-at-60|crainsdetroit]])]
+===== Dwane Casey’s Current Role =====
+As of 2024, Dwane Casey transitioned from head coach to a front-office position.[([[https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/04/dwane-casey-to-transition-to-pistons-front-office.html|hoopsrumors]])]
+===== The Palace of Auburn Hills =====
+Their long-time home, the Palace, opened in 1988 and was revolutionary for its luxury suites.[([[https://medium.com/@media_1608/palace-of-auburn-hills-to-be-razed-redevelopment-in-works-525b24928324|medium]])]
+===== First NBA Arena with Suites =====
+The Palace was the first NBA arena to feature club-level suites, changing the game for arena design.[([[https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/2008/11/03/This-Weeks-News/Twenty-Years-In-The-Palace-Still-Shines/|sportsbusinessjournal]])]
+===== Little Caesars Arena =====
+In 2017, the Pistons moved to Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit, shared with the Red Wings.[([[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/06/05/detroit-pistons-move-downtown-nears-but-done-deal/368136001/|freep]])]
+===== Detroit Basketball Chant =====
+The "De-troit Bas-ket-ball" chant became iconic during the 2004 championship run.[([[https://detroitsportsnation.com/dsn-exclusive-interview-detroit-pistons-announcer-mason/mwhitaker/detroit-pistons/detroit-pistons-news/03/10/2019/201560/|detroitsportsnation]])]
+===== Strong Fan Base =====
+Pistons fans are known for their blue-collar, no-nonsense attitude—matching the team’s identity.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/detroitlions/comments/1g03oq2/can_we_talk_about_how_dan_campbell_is_saving/|reddit]])]
+===== Longest Playoff Streak =====
+From 2002 to 2008, the Pistons made six straight Eastern Conference Finals.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Detroit-Pistons|britannica]])]
+===== NBA Record Defense =====
+In 2003–04, Detroit held teams under 70 points 11 times—a modern NBA record.[([[https://fadeawayworld.net/the-2004-detroit-pistons-locked-down-their-opponents-to-under-70-points-11-times-the-best-defense-in-nba-history-no-doubt|fadeawayworld]])]
+===== Historic 2004 Lineup =====
+No starter on the 2004 Finals team averaged more than 17 PPG—teamwork over superstars.[([[https://www.quora.com/Were-the-2004-Detroit-Pistons-the-only-NBA-team-to-win-a-championship-without-a-superstar|quora]])]
+===== Isiah’s 25 & 13 =====
+Isiah Thomas averaged 21.3 PPG and 13.9 assists in the 1985 playoffs—a rare feat.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/isiah-thomas-career-averaged-regular-season-and-playoffs-combined|statmuse]])]
+===== Ben Wallace’s Block Party =====
+Wallace led the NBA in blocks and rebounds multiple times—one of the few to ever do both.[([[https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2012/01/is_ben_wallace_a_future_hall_o.html|mlive]])]
+===== The Rasheed Wallace Trade =====
+The 2004 mid-season trade for Rasheed Wallace is considered one of the greatest in team history.[([[https://neilpaine.substack.com/p/these-are-the-best-detroit-pistons|substack]])]
+===== Darko Milicic Drafted #2 =====
+In 2003, the Pistons selected Milicic over future stars like Carmelo, Bosh, and Wade.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/604675-darko-milicic-over-carmelo-anthony-detroit-pistons-made-the-right-pick|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Grant Hill to Orlando =====
+The Pistons traded Hill to Orlando in a sign-and-trade, getting back Ben Wallace—a franchise-altering move.[([[https://pistonpowered.com/2023/08/03/pistons-history-lopsided-trade/|pistonpowered]])]
+===== Chauncey Billups’ Arrival =====
+"Mr. Big Shot" signed with Detroit in 2002 and became a Finals MVP two years later.[([[https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/how-did-chauncey-billups-get-his-mr-big-shot-nickname|basketballnetwork]])]
+===== Cade Cunningham =====
+The Pistons drafted Cade Cunningham #1 overall in 2021, signaling a new era.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-pistons-select-cade-cunningham-001152715.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Pistons vs. Bulls =====
+Detroit famously blocked Michael Jordan’s rise for years with the “Jordan Rules” defense.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2013/02/15/michael-jordan-birthday-chicago-bulls|si]])]
+===== Malice at the Palace =====
+The 2004 brawl between Pistons and Pacers players & fans remains the most infamous NBA fight ever.[([[https://medium.com/@ShamarieKnight/malice-at-the-palace-the-infamous-brawl-that-changed-the-nba-forever-86b08fb58842|medium]])]
+===== Heat Battles =====
+The Pistons and Heat had heated (pun intended) playoff battles in the mid-2000s.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/article/detroit-pistons-brawl-vs-minnesota-014431066.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Larry Bird Beef =====
+In the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals, Dennis Rodman and Isiah Thomas stirred controversy over comments about Bird.[([[https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/larry-bird-blamed-dennis-rodman-for-isiah-thomas-racial-slur-in-1987|basketballnetwork]])]
+===== Knicks Playoff Showdowns =====
+Detroit and New York had multiple gritty playoff clashes in the late '80s and early '90s.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/bbr-blog/2024/05/nba-greatest-rivalries/|basketball-reference]])]
+===== Team of Grit =====
+No Pistons championship team ever had a “superstar” in the MVP conversation—just team-first players.[([[https://saltcityhoops.com/why-you-need-a-superstar-to-win-a-title-is-wrong/|saltcityhoops]])]
+===== Throwback Uniforms =====
+Their iconic teal jerseys from the '90s have become cult favorites among fans.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/look-detroit-pistons-unveil-teal-throwback-jerseys-for-2022-23-season/|cbssports]])]
+===== Detroit Shock Connection =====
+Bill Laimbeer coached the WNBA’s Detroit Shock to three titles while working in the Pistons org.[([[https://gothamartists.com/bill-laimbeer/|gothamartists]])]
+===== International Influence =====
+Pistons teams have featured global players from France, Turkey, Serbia, and more.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/nba-international-players-2023-24|nba]])]
+===== Motor City Rebuild =====
+The current roster features young talents and aims to revive the gritty, tough DNA of Pistons past.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6285223/2025/04/17/detroit-pistons-nba-playoffs-2025-game-planning/|nytimes]])]

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