Detroit Pistons Best Players of All Time

The Detroit Pistons are one of the most storied franchises in professional basketball. From their early days as a founding member of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) to their multiple championships and iconic players, the Pistons have solidified themselves as an important part of NBA history. Located in Detroit, Michigan, since 1957, this proud franchise continues to strive for success both on and off the court with passionate fans that support them through thick and thin. Whether it’s at Little Caesars Arena or watching from home—Detroit is always behind its beloved team.

1. Bill Laimbeer

Career

• High school: Palos Verdes, (Palos Verdes, California)
• College: Notre Dame (1975–1979)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1979–1993
• Position: Center
• Number: 41, 40
• Coaching career: 2002–2021
• As player:, 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990), 4× NBA All-Star (1983–1985, 1987), NBA rebounding leader (1986), No. 40 retired by Detroit Pistons, Second-team Parade All-American (1975), , As coach:, , 3× WNBA champion (2003, 2006, 2008), 2× WNBA Coach of the Year (2003, 2015), WNBA All Star Game Head Coach (2019)
• Points: 13,790 (12.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 10,400 (9.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,184 (2.0 apg)

Bill Laimbeer played in the NBA for 19 seasons, most notably with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After playing his final season in 1993–94, Laimbeer coached basketball at various levels before being hired as head coach of the Las Vegas Aces in 2019.

Bill is known for his aggressive play on court and punishing defense which helped him amass a career record of 534 wins and 488 losses. In 2002, he was named head coach of the Golden State Warriors where he led them to two consecutive championships (2015–16; 2016–17).

He will be retiring from coaching after 2021 when his contract expires with the Las Vegas Aces organization Bill Laimbeer was a two-time NBA champion and four-time All-Star with the Detroit Pistons. He also won three WNBA championships as a coach with the New York Liberty.

Known for his abrasive playing style, Laimberry is one of only nine coaches in history to win three titles in their first season at the helm of their team's organization.

2. Joe Dumars

Point guard

Career

• High school: Natchitoches Central, (Natchitoches, Louisiana)
• College: McNeese State (1981–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1985–1999
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 4
• 1985–1999: Detroit Pistons
• As player:, 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990), NBA Finals MVP (1989), 6× NBA All-Star (1990–1993, 1995, 1997), All-NBA Second Team (1993), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1990, 1991), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1989, 1990, 1992, 1993), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1991), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1986), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1994), NBA Sportsmanship Award (1996), No. 4 retired by Detroit Pistons, Southland Player of the Year (1985), 4× First-team All-Southland (1982–1985), No. 4 retired by McNeese State Cowboys, , As executive:, , NBA champion (2004), NBA Executive of the Year (2003)
• Points: 16,401 (16.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,203 (2.2 rpg)
• Assists: 4,612 (4.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 1994 Canada: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1994 Canada: Team competition

Joe Dumars was one of the most successful shooting guards in NBA history. He played for the Detroit Pistons from 1985 to 1999, and led them to two championships (1989 and 1993).

Joe Dumars is also known for his defensive abilities, which he put on display during his time with the Pistons. He averaged nearly 11 points per game over his career, making him a key player on both sides of the ball.

In 1999, Joe Dumars retired from professional basketball after playing just one season with the Miami Heat. After retiring from basketball, he became a coach with the Pistons' development team. 

Joe Dumars was born May 24th 1963 in Shreveport Louisiana USA Joe Dumars is a five-time NBA champion as player and executive with the Detroit Pistons.

In 2004, he led the Pistons to their first title in 23 years. He also served as president of basketball operations for two seasons (2005–2007) before joining the Miami Heat organization as general manager in 2008. 

Dumars has been involved in three other championship teams during his career: The Dallas Mavericks (2011), Boston Celtics (2008) and Los Angeles Lakers (2000).

Also Played For: shooting guard, nba defensive

3. Ben Wallace

Power forward

Career

• High school: Central (Hayneville, Alabama)
• College: , Cuyahoga CC (1992–1994), Virginia Union (1994–1996)
• NBA draft: 1996 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1996–2012
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 30, 4, 3, 6
• 1996: Viola Reggio Calabria
• 1996–1999: Washington Bullets / Wizards
• 1999–2000: Orlando Magic
• 2000–2006: Detroit Pistons
• 2006–2008: Chicago Bulls
• 2008–2009: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2009–2012: Detroit Pistons
• NBA champion (2004), 4× NBA All-Star (2003–2006), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2003, 2004, 2006), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2002, 2005), 4× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006), 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2002–2006), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2007), 2× NBA rebounding leader (2002, 2003), NBA blocks leader (2002), No. 3 retired by Detroit Pistons, First-team Division II All-American – NABC (1996)
• Points: 6,254 (5.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 10,482 (9.6 rpg)
• Blocks: 2,137 (2.0 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Ben Wallace was a dominant center and power forward in the NBA for 12 seasons. He led the league in Defensive Rating six times and was an All-Star seven times.

Wallace played his entire career with the Pistons, where he won two championships (2004, 2008). After retiring from playing basketball, Wallace became team engagement advisor for the Detroit Pistons.

He is responsible for helping to develop new strategies and techniques for the organization. Ben Wallace is a two-time NBA champion, five-time All-Star, and four-time Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1996 and played for them until 1999 before joining Orlando Magic.

Wallace then spent three seasons with Detroit Pistons before moving to Chicago Bulls where he won another title in 2008. Wallace retired from basketball in 2012 after playing nine seasons with Cleveland Cavaliers.

4. Chauncey Billups

Point guard

Career

• High school: George Washington, (Denver, Colorado)
• College: Colorado (1995–1997)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1997–2014
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 4, 3, 1, 7
• Coaching career: 2020–present
• NBA champion (2004), NBA Finals MVP (2004), 5× NBA All-Star (2006–2010), All-NBA Second Team (2006), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2009), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2006), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2009), NBA Teammate of the Year (2013), No. 1 retired by Detroit Pistons, Consensus second-team All-American (1997), First-team All-Big 12 (1997), No. 4 retired by Colorado Buffaloes, McDonald's All-American (1995), Second-team Parade All-American (1995), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1994), 3× Mr. Colorado Basketball (1993–1995)
• Points: 15,802 (15.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,992 (2.9 rpg)
• Assists: 5,636 (5.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2007 Las Vegas: Team Competition, FIBA World Championship, : 2010 Turkey: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2007 Las Vegas: Team Competition
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2010 Turkey: Team competition

Chauncey Billups was a three-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion point guard who played for the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Portland Trail Blazers over 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

In his first season with the Denver Nuggets in 1997–98, he helped lead them to their only playoff appearance that season. He then joined the Boston Celtics in 2000 where he won his first championship ring as part of the team's 'Big Three' alongside Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

After leaving Boston in 2004, Billups signed with Detroit where he spent six years before joining LA Clippers on a free-agent deal at the end of the 2011–12 campaign. He retired from playing following the 2014 season with Portland Trail Blazers. 

As head coach of Portland Trail Blazers from 2019 until 2021, Billups led them to playoff berth each year but they were unsuccessful in winning any games during this period including being eliminated by eventual champions. 

Golden State Warriors 4–1 in the 2020 Playoffs Semifinals Series which ended his coaching career prematurely.

5. Bob Lanier

Center

Career

• 1970–1980: Detroit Pistons
• 1980–1984: Milwaukee Bucks
• As coach:
• 1994–1995: Golden State Warriors (assistant)
• 1995: Golden State Warriors (interim)

Lanier was born in Buffalo, New York on September 10th, 1948. He attended Bennett High School and played college basketball at St. Bonaventure before being drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the first overall pick in the 1970 NBA Draft.

Lanier would go on to play 16 seasons in the NBA for various teams including the Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns. 

He is considered one of best centers of his era and is still held in high regard by many fans today; he retired from playing professional basketball in 1984 but continued to work as a commentator for TNT until his death two years later at 73 years old.

Lanier is one of the most decorated coaches in NBA history. He has been a part of 8 All-Star games, was an All-Rookie First Team selection and was consensus first team all American his senior season at St Bonaventure. 

Lanier led the Pistons to their only championship during the 1980s and also served as interim coach for Golden State Warriors in 1994. Lanier currently works as an analyst for ESPN and Fox Sports 1 where he provides commentary on both basketball and other sports events.

6. Dave Bing

Point guard

Career

• High school: Spingarn (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Syracuse (1963–1966)
• NBA draft 1966 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1966–1978
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 21, 44
• 1966–1975: Detroit Pistons
• 1975–1977: Washington Bullets
• 1977–1978: Boston Celtics
• 7× NBA All-Star (1968–1969, 1971, 1973–1976), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1976), 2× All-NBA First Team (1968, 1971), All-NBA Second Team (1974), NBA Rookie of the Year (1967), NBA All-Rookie Team (1967), NBA scoring champion (1968), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 21 retired by Detroit Pistons, Consensus first-team All-American (1966), Third-team All-American – NABC (1965), No. 22 retired by Syracuse Orange
• Points: 18,327 (20.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,420 (3.8 rpg)
• Assists: 5,397 (6.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Dave Bing was the 74th Mayor of Detroit. He served from 2009-2013, and during that time he helped revive the city's economy while also making efforts to improve its public safety.

Bing is a well-known basketball player who won an NBA championship with the Pistons in 1988. After his playing career ended, he founded several successful businesses including AutoNation and Quicken Loans, both of which are still active today.

In 2002, Dave Bing was elected as a Michigan State Representative and served for eight years before being elected Mayor of Detroit in 2009 by a wide margin over his Republican opponent Kenneth Cockrel Jr.

On December 31, 2013, after two terms as mayor, Dave Bing resigned to pursue other opportunities.

Bing was a two-time All-NBA First Team selection and an NBA All-Star Game MVP. Bing led the Pistons to their only title in 1974, averaging 21 points and five assists per game during the season. 

He retired after the 1978 season with career averages of 21 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5 assists per game over his 13-year career.

Also Played For: syracuse orange men's basketball

7. Dennis Rodman

Power forward

Career

• High school: South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas)
• College: , North Central Texas (1983), Southeastern Oklahoma State (1983–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1986–2006
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 10, 91, 73, 70
• 1986–1993: Detroit Pistons
• 1993–1995: San Antonio Spurs
• 1995–1998: Chicago Bulls
• 1999: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2000: Dallas Mavericks
• 2003–2004: Long Beach Jam
• 2004: Fuerza Regia
• 2004–2005: Orange County Crush
• 2005: Torpan Pojat
• 2005–2006: Tijuana Dragons
• 2006: Brighton Bears
• 5× NBA champion (1989, 1990, 1996–1998), 2× NBA All-Star (1990, 1992), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1992, 1995), 2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1991), 7× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1989–1993, 1995, 1996), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1994), 7× NBA rebounding champion (1992–1998), IBM Award (1992), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 10 retired by Detroit Pistons, 3× NAIA All-American (1984–1986)
• Points: 6,683 (7.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 11,954 (13.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,600 (1.8 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Dennis Rodman is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He originally played for the Detroit Pistons, with whom he won two NBA championships.

Rodman then spent time playing for the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers before retiring in 2006. In his career, he was known for his unorthodox playstyle, which included rebounding and dunking at high levels.

Rodman has since appeared in several films and television shows, including Celebrity Big Brother and The Amazing Race Asia 2–6 . Dennis Rodman was born on May 13th 1961 in Trenton, New Jersey to Kenneth Randall "Kenny" Rodman Sr., an accountant,and Carolyn Elizabeth ("Betty") Hilliard.

 After graduating from South Oak Cliff High School[1], where he starred alongside future Hall of Famer Earvin Magic Johnson, Rodney attended North Central Texas College but transferred after one year to Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he led their team to two NCAA tournament appearances.

On February 8th 1996 while visiting a friend at the Malibu home of Michael Jackson , both men were arrested after allegedly trying to steal $30 million worth of jewelry from MJ's residence.

While awaiting trial they made national headlines by appearing on CNN's Larry King Live ; during this appearance, it came out that Jackson had given Rodman his jacket which had been autographed by Muhammad Ali. 

The charges against them were eventually dropped when prosecutors could not find enough evidence linking either man directly to the theft incident(although Jackson did plead no contest later that year).

Also Played For: chicago bulls, san antonio spurs

8. Grant Hill

Small forward

Career

• High school: South Lakes, (Reston, Virginia)
• College: Duke (1990–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1994–2013
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 33
• 1994–2000: Detroit Pistons
• 2000–2007: Orlando Magic
• 2007–2012: Phoenix Suns
• 2012–2013: Los Angeles Clippers
• 7× NBA All-Star (1995–1998, 2000, 2001, 2005), All-NBA First Team (1997), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1996, 1998–2000), NBA Co-Rookie of the Year (1995), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1995), 3× NBA Sportsmanship Award (2005, 2008, 2010), IBM Award (1997), 2× NCAA champion (1991, 1992), Consensus first-team All-American (1994), Consensus second-team All-American (1993), NABC Defensive Player of the Year (1993), ACC Player of the Year (1994), 2× First-team All-ACC (1993, 1994), Second-team All-ACC (1992), No. 33 retired by Duke Blue Devils, Third-team Parade All-American (1990), McDonald's All-American (1990), Virginia Mr. Basketball (1990)
• Points: 17,137 (16.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,169 (6.0 rpg)
• Assists: 4,252 (4.1 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2014
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1996 Atlanta: National team, Pan American Games, : 1991 Havana: National team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1990 Montevideo: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1996 Atlanta: National team
• Pan American Games
• : 1991 Havana: National team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 1990 Montevideo: National team

Grant Hill was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Reston, Virginia. After playing college basketball at Duke, Hill was drafted by the Pistons with the third overall pick in 1994.

Over nine seasons with Detroit (1994–2001), Atlanta (2002–2013) and Phoenix (2007-13), Grant Hill became one of the most decorated players in NBA history. In 2001, he won his first championship with Detroit and also earned MVP honors that season.

He was named to five All-Star teams during his career and helped lead Atlanta to their only title in 2002. 

In 2013, aged 38 years old, Grant Hill announced his retirement from professional basketball after a 13-year career spent mainly with Phoenix Grant Hill is a former NBA All-Star and two-time NCAA champion.

Grant Hill was the ACC Player of the Year in 1994 and won an IBM Award in 1997. In 2000, he joined Orlando Magic where he played for seven seasons before moving to Phoenix Suns in 2012. 

After spending three years with the Clippers, he retired as a member of Los Angeles Lakers in 2013 at age 38 after 11 seasons in the league.

9. George Yardley

Small forward

Career

• High school: Newport Harbor, (Newport Beach, California)
• College: Stanford (1947–1950)
• NBA draft 1950 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons
• Playing career: 1953–1962
• Position: Forward / Guard
• Number: 12
• 1953–1959: Fort Wayne / Detroit Pistons
• 1959–1960: Syracuse Nationals
• 1961–1962: Los Angeles Jets
• 6× NBA All-Star (1955–1960), All-NBA First Team (1958), All-NBA Second Team (1957), NBA scoring champion (1958), First-team All-PCC (1950)
• Points: 9,063 (19.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,220 (8.9 rpg)
• Assists: 815 (1.7 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

George Yardley was born on November 3, 1928 in Hollywood, California. He attended high school at Newport Harbor and played college basketball for Stanford before being drafted by the Fort Wayne Pistons in the 1950 NBA Draft.

During his playing career, Yardley spent time with the Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, and Boston Celtics between 1953 and 1962. He retired from professional basketball after winning two championships with the Boston Celtics in 1959 and 1960.

After retiring from professional basketball, George began a long coaching career which included stints as head coach of both the Detroit Pistons (1970-1974) and Los Angeles Lakers (1976-1982). George Yardley passed away on August 12th 2004 at age 75 after a battle with cancer..

George Yardley was a dominant player in the NBA for many years. He is one of only four players to score over 10,000 points and grab 4,000 rebounds in his career. 

Yardley also won an NBA scoring title and was twice named to the All-NBA First Team. After playing with the Pistons and Syracuse Nationals, he joined the Los Angeles Jets before retiring at age 32 due to injury.

George Yardley is now a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player.

Also Played For: stanford university basketball

10. Tayshaun Prince

Small forward

Career

• 2002–2013: Detroit Pistons
• 2013–2015: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2015: Boston Celtics
• 2015: Detroit Pistons
• 2015–2016: Minnesota Timberwolves

Tayshaun Prince was a versatile small forward who played for the Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers. 

Prince averaged 18 points per game over his career while shooting 46 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range.

He was inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 and is also a two-time All-Star selection (2006, 2008). 

After retiring as a player in 2016, Prince joined the Grizzlies' front office as vice president of basketball affairs. Tayshaun Prince was a five-time All-Star and one of the best players in NBA history.

He won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. Tayshaun also had success with the Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics, and Detroit Pistons before retiring in 2016. 

Prince is a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame nominee and is widely considered to be one of the greatest shooting guards ever to play in the NBA.

Tayshan was born on September 13th, 1982, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Also Played For: kentucky basketball

11. Richard Hamilton

Shooting guard

Career

• 1999–2002: Washington Wizards
• 2002–2011: Detroit Pistons
• 2011–2013: Chicago Bulls

Hamilton was a standout high school player and attended UConn. He played for the Washington Wizards from 1999 to 2013, averaging 17 points and five assists per game over that time.

After finishing his career with the Detroit Pistons, Hamilton has continued to work as an analyst for NBA TV. Hamilton was a 3 time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship in 2004.

He played for the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls before retiring in 2013. Hamilton led his teams to multiple championships, including NCAA titles in 1999 and 2000, plus Big East Player of the Year honors both years.

He is also a two-time McDonald's All-American as well as Second Team Parade All American and holds several other accolades from his playing days such as Naismith College Player of the Year (1996).

12. Andre Drummond

Center

Career

• 2012–2020: Detroit Pistons
• 2020–2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2021: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2021–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2022: Brooklyn Nets
• 2022–present: Chicago Bulls

Andre Drummond is a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. He has averaged over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in his career, making him one of the top centers in the league.

Andre Drummond was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2012, and he quickly became one of their key players. He led them to two championships during his tenure there, cementing himself as one of the most successful big men in basketball history.

Andre Drummond is set to become a free agent at the end of this season, and there are many teams interested in signing him up. He will undoubtedly continue playing at an elite level for many years to come. 

Andre Drummond is an All-Star caliber player who has led his teams to Playoff appearances in each of the past 4 seasons.

Andre Drummond was drafted with the 7th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in 2012 and he’s been a mainstay on their roster ever since. Andre Drummond is known for being a dominating rebounder, especially considering how tall he is –

He averages 21 rebounds per game. Andre Drummond also has proven himself as one of the best defenders in the league, averaging 2 steals and 1 block per game over his career thus far.

With all that said, it looks like there may be some competition for playing time next season with new arrivals Tayshaun Prince and Stanley Johnson joining the team watch out. 

In 2020, Andre Drummond will have played 5 seasons with 3 different teams (Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers.

So we can only imagine what kind of impact he’ll have on yet another squad when that time comes around. 

As long as you don't mind seeing him dominate down low every night (and sometimes get into arguments with officials), you'll love watching Andre Drummond play basketball - no matter where he's located.

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, center basketball

13. Vinnie Johnson

Career

• High school: Franklin D. Roosevelt
• College: , McLennan CC (1975–1977), Baylor (1977–1979)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1979–1992
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 15, 25
• 1979–1981: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1981–1991: Detroit Pistons
• 1991–1992: San Antonio Spurs
• 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990), No. 15 retired by Detroit Pistons, Second-team All-American – AP (1979)
• Points: 11,825 (12.0 ppg)
• Assists: 3,212 (3.3 apg)
• Rebound: 3,109 (3.2 rpg)

Vinnie Johnson was born in New York City on September 1, 1956. He attended high school at Franklin D. Roosevelt and played college basketball for Baylor before being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1979 NBA draft.

Vinnie spent his entire playing career with the Sonics, retiring after 1992 season. Vinnie is a two-time All Star player who is best known for his outstanding shooting ability from beyond the arc; he holds record for most three-pointers made in an NBA playoffs game (8).

In 2006, Johnson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its first class of inductees, alongside other legendary players such as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Vinnie Johnson was a two-time NBA champion with the Seattle SuperSonics and Detroit Pistons.

He earned Second-team All-American honors from the Associated Press in 1979 and played collegiately at Southwest Missouri State University. 

After retiring from pro basketball, he served as an assistant coach for several teams including the Spurs, Clippers, Warriors and 76ers before joining George Karl's staff with Sacramento Kings in 2013.

In his latest role, Johnson is head coach of Georgia Tech's men's team which competes in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Vinnie has three children - sons Vincent Jr., Zion and daughter Tayler - 

who are all active athletes in their own right; Zion plays college football while Vincent Jr.'s playing career includes stints in both Australian rules football and rugby union leagues over there respectively.

Alongside coaching commitments, this elder statesman also enjoys spending time with family friends hanging out at home or going on road trips together enjoying music festivals or other events that come up along the way.

Also Played For: seattle supersonics

14. Jerry Stackhouse

Career

• High school: , Kinston, (Kinston, North Carolina), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: North Carolina (1993–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1995–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 42, 24
• Coaching career: 2015–present
• As player:, 2× NBA All-Star (2000, 2001), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1996), Consensus first-team All-American (1995), First-team All-ACC (1995), ACC tournament MVP (1994), ACC All-Freshman Team (1994), No. 42 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, McDonald's All-American MVP (1993), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1992, 1993), , As coach:, , NBA D-League Coach of the Year (2017), NBA D-League champion (2017)
• Points: 16,409 (16.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,067 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 3,240 (3.3 apg)

Jerry Stackhouse was born in Kinston, North Carolina on November 5th 1974. Jerry attended Kinston High School before playing college basketball at the University of North Carolina from 1993-1995.

Jerry was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the third overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft and would play for them for six seasons until he was traded to Portland in 2000 where he played two more seasons before retiring in 2002.

In 2012, Stackhouse became head coach of Vanderbilt Commodores where he has led them to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2013-16), including a Sweet 16 appearance this year as well as back-to-back SEC regular season championships (2016 & 2017).

He is currently one win away from his first NCAA Championship title with Vanderbilt and will be looking to add an National Title to his lengthy resume when they take on Kansas Jayhawks in the Final Four next week.

15. Rasheed Wallace

Power forward

Career

• High school: Simon Gratz, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: North Carolina (1993–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1995–2010, 2012–2013
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 30, 36
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• NBA champion (2004), 4× NBA All-Star (2000, 2001, 2006, 2008), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1996), Consensus second-team All-American (1995), First-team All-ACC (1995), ACC All-Freshman team (1994), No. 30 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, Mr. Basketball USA (1993), USA Today's High School Player of the Year (1993), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1992, 1993), McDonald's All-American (1993)
• Points: 16,006 (14.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,404 (6.7 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,460 (1.3 bpg)

Rasheed Wallace is a former power forward and center in the NBA. Wallace played for the Washington Bullets, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks over his career.

He was named to five All-Star teams and won three championships with the Pistons in 2004, 2008 and 2009. After retiring from playing basketball in 2013, Rasheed Wallace has since pursued a coaching career with various organizations including the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks.

In 2018 he became head coach of the Maine Red Claws of the G League where he led them to their first playoff appearance in franchise history Rasheed Wallace was a powerful and skilled player in the NBA for many years. 

He began his career with the Washington Bullets, before moving on to play for the Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons.

Wallace won several championships during his time in the NBA, including an MVP award in 2004 with Detroit. After retiring from playing professionally, Rasheed Wallace took up coaching duties with various clubs around the league.

16. Bailey Howell

Power forward

Career

• High school: Middleton (Middleton, Tennessee)
• College: Mississippi State (1956–1959)
• NBA draft 1959 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1959–1971
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 52, 18, 15, 16
• 1959–1964: Detroit Pistons
• 1964–1966: Baltimore Bullets
• 1966–1970: Boston Celtics
• 1970–1971: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2× NBA champion (1968, 1969), 6× NBA All-Star (1961–1964, 1966, 1967), All-NBA Second Team (1963), Consensus first-team All-American (1959), Consensus second-team All-American (1958), No. 52 retired by Mississippi State Bulldogs
• Points: 17,770 (18.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,383 (9.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,853 (1.9 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Howell was a two-time All-Star and helped the Pistons win three championships in the early 1960s. After his playing career ended, Howell became an assistant coach with several teams before eventually retiring in 1988.

Bailey Howell is one of only four players to be drafted first overall twice and he remains the last player from Mississippi State to make it into the NBA Hall of Fame. He passed away on January 20th, 2017 at the age of 85 after a long battle with dementia.

Bailey Howell was a two-time NBA champion and six-time all-star. He also won an All-NBA second team award and was consensus first team all American in 1959. 

Bailey Howell retired after playing for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, where he totaled 17,770 points and 9,383 rebounds over his career.

Also Played For: boston celtics

17. Cade Cunningham

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Bowie, (Arlington, Texas), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
• College: Oklahoma State (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2021), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2021), NABC Freshman of the Year (2021), Sporting News Freshman of the Year (2021), Big 12 Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Big 12 (2021), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2021), Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2021), Mr. Basketball USA (2020), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2020), McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team

Cunningham was drafted first overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA Draft. Cunningham is a point guard and played college ball at Oklahoma State.

He has scored over 3,000 points in his career thus far and plans to continue playing in the NBA for many years to come. 

Cunningham is known for being an all-around player who can score, pass, defend and rebound effectively Cunningham was a consensus first-team All-American in 2021 and garnered USBWA National Freshman of the Year honors.

Cunningham averaged 20 points, eight rebounds, and four assists per game as a freshman for the Detroit Pistons. The forward has continued his success during his sophomore campaign, averaging 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists per contest thus far this season.

Also Played For: nba summer league, fantasy basketball

18. Kelly Tripucka

Small forward

Career

• High school: Bloomfield (Bloomfield, New Jersey)
• College: Notre Dame (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1981–1992
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 7, 4
• 1981–1986: Detroit Pistons
• 1986–1988: Utah Jazz
• 1988–1991: Charlotte Hornets
• 1991–1992: CSP Limoges
• 2× NBA All-Star (1982, 1984), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1982), 2× Consensus second-team All-American (1979, 1981), Third-team All-American – UPI (1980)
• Points: 12,142 (17.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,703 (3.8 rpg)
• Assists: 2,090 (3.0 apg)

Tripucka was a high school basketball legend in his home state of New Jersey. He was named to the All-America First Team by Parade magazine and also won the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award.

After graduating from Notre Dame, Tripucka was drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Pistons in 1981. He played for them for six seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 1988. In 1992, he retired after playing just one season with the Orlando Magic.

Tripucka is now a television analyst and commentator, most notably on college basketball broadcasts on ESPNU and ABC Sports Net North America (formerly ESPN). 

He has also authored two books – "Breaking Through: The Story of Kelly Tripucka" (2004) and "Playing For Change: My Life as an NBA Activist" (2010).

Kelly's wife Valerie is originally from Britain; they have two children together – son Kasey and daughter Kailee - who both play professional basketball overseas.

19. Dave DeBusschere

Small forward

Career

• 1962–1968: Detroit Pistons
• 1968–1974: New York Knicks
• As coach:
• 1964–1967: Detroit Pistons

Dave DeBusschere was born on October 16, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended high school at Austin Catholic Preparatory School and played college basketball for the Detroit Mercy Spartans.

DeBusschere was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1962 and spent his entire playing career with them until 1974. Dave is best remembered as a power forward or small forward who helped lead the Pistons to four NBA championships during his time with them (1972–1975, 1978).

In 2003, DeBusschere died of heart failure at the age of 62 after suffering from health problems for many years prior to that point including a stroke in 1999 which left him partially paralyzed from the waist down. DeBusschere was a versatile player who excelled both on the court and in the locker room.

He is one of only two players to win an NBA championship with two different teams, and he holds numerous other records. DeBusschere is also known for his strong leadership skills, which helped him become one of the most successful coaches in basketball history.

20. Adrian Dantley

Career

• High school: DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland)
• College: Notre Dame (1973–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Buffalo Braves
• Playing career: 1976–1992
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 44, 4, 45, 7
• Coaching career: 2003–2011
• 6× NBA All-Star (1980–1982, 1984–1986), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1981, 1984), NBA Comeback Player of the Year (1984), NBA Rookie of the Year (1977), NBA All-Rookie Team (1977), 2× NBA scoring champion (1981, 1984), No. 4 retired by Utah Jazz, Oscar Robertson Trophy (1976), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1975, 1976), Mr. Basketball USA (1973), First-team Parade All-American (1973)
• Points: 23,177 (24.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,455 (5.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,830 (3.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1976 Montreal: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1976 Montreal: Team competition

Adrian Dantley was a prolific scorer in the NBA for over 20 years, and is one of only two players (the other being Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) to score more than 25,000 points in his career.

Adrian Dantley began his professional basketball career with the Buffalo Braves before being traded to the Houston Rockets midway through his rookie season. 

After spending four seasons with Houston, Dantley was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks where he would spend most of his time playing for them over the next decade.

In 1992, Dantley joined forces with Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls and helped lead them to three consecutive championships during that period. 

Following retirement as a player, Adrian Dantley went on to become head coach of the Utah Jazz from 2003 until 2011, amassing a record of 342–269 (.553).

21. Allen Iverson

Point guard

Career

• High school: Bethel (Hampton, Virginia)
• College: Georgetown (1994–1996)
• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1996–2011
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 3, 1
• 1996–2006: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2006–2008: Denver Nuggets
• 2008–2009: Detroit Pistons
• 2009: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2009–2010: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2010–2011: Beşiktaş J.K.
• NBA Most Valuable Player (2001), 11× NBA All-Star (2000–2010), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2001, 2005), 3× All-NBA First Team (1999, 2001, 2005), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2002, 2003), All-NBA Third Team (2006), NBA Rookie of the Year (1997), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1997), 4× NBA scoring champion (1999, 2001, 2002, 2005), 3× NBA steals leader (2001–2003), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 3 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, Consensus first-team All-American (1996), First-team All-Big East (1996), Second-team All-Big East (1995), 2× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1996), Big East Rookie of the Year (1995), First-team Parade All-American (1993)
• Points: 24,368 (26.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,394 (3.7 rpg)
• Assists: 5,624 (6.2 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2004 Athens: United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: United States
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2004 Athens: United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1995 Fukuoka: United States

Allen Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia on June 7, 1975. He attended high school at Bethel (Hampton, Virginia) and played for the school's basketball team before heading to Georgetown.

Allen Iverson was drafted with the first overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1996 and spent his entire career there until 2011 when he retired from playing professional basketball. 

Allen Iverson is best known for his time with the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons where he won three straight MVP Awards between 2008-2009 respectively.

Injuries have been cited as a factor in Allen Iverson's retirement but he remains one of the most iconic players in NBA history Allen Iverson is a retired professional basketball player who was most well-known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Throughout his career, AI was nominated for numerous awards and accolades, including NBA Most Valuable Player (2001), 11 All-Star appearances, 2 MVPs, 3 All-NBA First Team nods, and 1 Third Team selection.

In 2007, he became one of only six players in NBA history to record over 30,000 points, 10,000 assists, and 50000 rebounds in their career - an accomplishment he achieved during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies.

22. Blake Griffin

Power forward

Career

• High school: Oklahoma Christian, (Edmond, Oklahoma)
• College: Oklahoma (2007–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2018: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2018–2021: Detroit Pistons
• 2021–2022: Brooklyn Nets
• 2022–present: Boston Celtics
• 6× NBA All-Star (2011–2015, 2019), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2012–2014), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2019), NBA Rookie of the Year (2011), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2011), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2011), National college player of the year (2009), Consensus first-team All-American (2009), NCAA rebounding leader (2009), Big 12 Player of the Year (2009), No. 23 honored by Oklahoma Sooners, Third-team Parade All-American (2007), McDonald's All-American (2007)

Blake Griffin is a professional basketball player who has spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Clippers. Griffin was drafted first overall in the 2009 NBA draft and has since become one of the most dominant players in the league.

He led the Clippers to their first ever championship in 2017, and he is widely considered to be one of the best players in history. 

Blake Griffin also has a number of other honours including three MVP Awards, two Finals MVP Awards, four All-Star Game appearances, and two Olympic gold medals (2012 Beijing Olympics and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics).

In 2019, it was announced that Blake had signed a five year contract extension with the Clippers worth over $200 million dollars – making him arguably still at his peak as a player. Blake Griffin is an All-Star and 3-time All-NBA player with the Detroit Pistons. 

He was drafted 1st overall by the LA Clippers in 2009, and has been a key part of their success ever since.

Blake Griffin led the NBA in rebounding for two consecutive seasons (2010–2011), and also won a Dunk Contest title in 2011. In 2015, he joined forces with Kyrie Irving to lead Boston to its first championship in 54 years. 

Blake Griffin finished his rookie season as NBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 22 points per game and 10 rebounds per contest - making him one of only four players to average 20+ PPG/10+ RPG as a rookie (Karl Malone, Michael Jordan & Kevin Durant).

23. Gene Shue

Guard

Career

• High school: Towson Catholic, (Towson, Maryland)
• College: Maryland (1951–1954)
• NBA draft 1954 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1954–1964
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 4, 6, 7, 21, 12
• Coaching career: 1966–1989
• 5× NBA All-Star (1958–1962), All-NBA First Team (1960), All-NBA Second Team (1961), First-team All-ACC (1954), , As coach:, , 2× NBA Coach of the Year (1969, 1982), 2× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1969, 1977)
• Points: 10,068 (14.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,855 (4.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,608 (3.7 apg)
• NBA: 784–861 (.477)

Gene Shue was a three-time All-Star point guard in the NBA. He led the Philadelphia Warriors to their only championship in 1974. Gene Shue is also known for his role as Mr.

Terrific on The New Adventures of Superman television series from 1967 to 1973, and its spinoff show Superboy from 1978 to 1984. 

Gene Shue passed away at age 90 after a long battle with dementia Gene Shue was a key player on championship teams with the Philadelphia Warriors and Detroit Pistons in the 1950s and 1960s.

After retirement from playing, he coached in the NBA for over 20 years, leading three different teams to championships. He is most famous for coaching Larry Bird and Magic Johnson to multiple MVP Awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. 

Gene Shue has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach and his number 35 hangs proudly at The Palace Of Auburn Hills arena in Michigan where he currently resides with his wife Kathy after spending many years living in Arizona Township, New Jersey near Philadelphia before that.

Also Played For: university of maryland

24. Jerami Grant

Forward

Career

• High school: DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland)
• College: Syracuse (2012–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2016: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2016–2019: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2019–2020: Denver Nuggets
• 2020–2022: Detroit Pistons
• 2022–present: Portland Trail Blazers
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2012 Brazil:
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2012 Brazil:

Jerami Grant was a highly rated player out of high school and Syracuse, but he only played for one season in the NBA with Philadelphia. He has spent most of his time in the NBA playing for Portland since 2016, where he is a key part of their rotation as a power forward.

Grant is averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game this season. Jerami Grant is a versatile forward who has played for several teams in the NBA. Grant was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014 and spent two seasons with them before joining the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016.

He then moved to Denver, where he won an MVP award as part of their team that made it to the playoffs in 2018. In 2020, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers and has been a key player on their title-challenging squad ever since. 

Grant is known for his strong defence and energetic play on offence, which has led to him being called one of the best players in the league.

25. Lindsey Hunter

Career

• High school: Murrah (Jackson, Mississippi)
• College: , Alcorn State (1988–1989), Jackson State (1990–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1993–2010
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 1, 11, 10
• 2× NBA champion (2002, 2004), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1994), SWAC Player of the Year (1993)
• Points: 7,956 (8.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,021 (2.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,506 (2.7 apg)

Lindsey Hunter was a highly decorated point guard in the NBA for 10 seasons, playing for the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. Lindsey Hunter is perhaps best known for leading his team to an NBA championship in 2004 with a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Miami Heat.

Lindsey Hunter also won two other championships with the Bulls, in 1996 and 1998. He retired from professional basketball following the 2010 season. After retiring from basketball, Lindsey Hunter began working as a television analyst and commentator for various sports networks around the world.

Lindsey Hunter played for the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers over a ten-year career. Hunter was an important player on two NBA championship teams with the Pistons in 2002 and 2004. 

He also won SWAC Player of the Year honors in 1993. After retiring from playing, Hunter served as an assistant coach for both the Phoenix Suns (2012-2013) and Golden State Warriors (2013-2014).

In 2017 he became interim head coach of the Buffalo Bills before returning to Mississippi Valley State this season as their full time coach.

26. Rick Mahorn

Career

• High school: Weaver (Hartford, Connecticut)
• College: Hampton (1976–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1980–1999
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 44, 4
• Coaching career: 1999–2009
• As player:, NBA champion (1989), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1990), , As assistant coach:, , 2× WNBA champion (2006, 2008)
• Points: 7,763 (6.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,957 (6.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,007 (0.9 bpg)

Mahorn was a power forward and center for many years in the NBA. Mahorn played for the Washington Bullets, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons during his playing career.

Mahorn is currently an assistant coach with the Houston Rockets. Rick Mahorn is a retired professional basketball player who was most well-known for his time with the Washington Bullets and Detroit Pistons. 

Rick Mahorn started his career as a forward, but he eventually transitioned to coaching after retiring from playing in 1997.

He has been an assistant coach with several teams since then, including Atlanta Hawks (1999-2000), the Philadelphia 76ers (2005-2009), and Detroit Shock (2009). 

In 2006, Rick Mahorn led the WNBA’s Houston Comets to their second championship title as head coach. He also won two more championships as an assistant coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2008 and 2009.

As a player, Rick Mahorn was known for his defense and rebounding abilities; during his 15 years in the NBA, he averaged over 10 rebounds per game on average.

Also Played For: big 3, big3

27. Saddiq Bey

Forward

Career

• High school: , DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland), Sidwell Friends School, (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Villanova (2018–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2021), AP honorable mention All-American (2020), Julius Erving Award (2020), First-team All-Big East (2020), Big East All-Freshman Team (2019), Robert V. Geasey Trophy (2020)

Saddiq Bey is a young, up-and-coming small forward in the NBA. He was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended high school at DeMatha Catholic before attending Sidwell Friends School.

Saddiq showed promise as a basketball player from an early age, impressing scouts with his athleticism and scoring ability. 

After playing college ball for two prestigious schools—DeMatha Catholic and Sidwell Friends School—Bey was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 NBA draft.

Saddiq has made an immediate impact on the pro scene, averaging 10 points per game while shooting 50% from three-point range during his rookie season with the Pistons. 

His hard work and determination are sure to continue leading him towards stardom throughout his career in the NBA. Saddiq Bey was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Saddiq Bey has played for the Detroit Pistons since 2020 and is currently an All-Star player. Saddiq Bey was named to both the NBA All-Rookie First Team and AP honorable mention All.

American list in 2021, and also won a Julius Erving Award in 2020. In 2019, he was also named first team all Big East after averaging 16 points per game as a freshman at Villanova University.

Also Played For: small forward

28. John Long

Career

• 1978–1986: Detroit Pistons
• 1986–1989: Indiana Pacers
• 1989: Detroit Pistons
• 1990: Atlanta Hawks
• 1990–1991: Tours Joué Basket
• 1991: Detroit Pistons
• 1994: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 1996–1997: Toronto Raptors

John Long was a shooting guard and small forward for the Detroit Pistons from 1978-1997. He helped lead the Pistons to three consecutive titles in 1984, 1985, and 1986.

Long is also known for his clutch play down the stretch of games, earning him the nickname "Mr. Clutch." After playing his entire career with the Pistons, he retired in 1997 after appearing in 894 games over 13 seasons.

John Long was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007 as part of its inaugural class along with Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas. In 2011, he received an honorary doctorate degree from University of Detroit Mercy's Calihan Hall in recognition of his accomplishments on and off court.

John Long was a standout player for the Indiana Pacers from 1986-1989. He helped lead the team to two NBA Championships, and he is one of only five players in history to win an NBA championship with two different teams. 

After leaving the Pacers, Long played for Detroit Pistons from 1990-1991 and then again in 1994-1997.

He also had stints with Sioux Falls Skyforce and Toronto Raptors during his career. John Long was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006 as a member of the Indiana Pacers' "Dream Team." 

In addition to his basketball accomplishments, Long has been involved in humanitarian work since retiring from playing professionally; 

he currently serves on the board of directors for Feeding America Northwest/Great Lakes Region and is president emeritus for The Salvation Army Greater Los Angeles Area Command (GLAAC).

On February 23rd, 2019, John Long became Director Emeritus at DePaul University where he served as Chancellor since 2004 before that date.

Also Played For: michigan high school basketball

29. Mark Aguirre

Career

• High school: Westinghouse (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: DePaul (1978–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1981–1994
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 24, 23, 7
• Coaching career: 2002–present
• 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990), 3× NBA All-Star (1984, 1987, 1988), Naismith College Player of the Year (1980), Adolph Rupp Trophy (1980), USBWA Player of the Year (1980), AP Player of the Year (1980), UPI Player of the Year (1980), Sporting News College Player of the Year (1981), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1980, 1981), No. 24 retired by DePaul Blue Demons, Mr. Basketball USA (1978), Third-team Parade All-American (1978), McDonald's All-American (1978)
• Points: 18,458 (20.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,578 (5.0 rpg)
• Assists: 2,871 (3.1 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2016

Aguirre was drafted 1st overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1981 NBA Draft. He spent his entire playing career with the team, retiring after 1994. Aguirre is best known for his time with the Dallas Mavericks, where he averaged 20 points and 7 rebounds per game over his 13-year career.

After retirement, Aguirre has served as an assistant coach for various teams including Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers. Mark Aguirre was born on December 10th, 1959 in Chicago Illinois to parents of Mexican descent. 

Growing up in a Latino community in Chicago helped him develop into a successful player and leader both on and off court during his time playing in the NBA.

An All Star selection six times throughout his career (1981-1989), Aguirre is one of only three players to achieve this feat while wearing a different jersey each season (joining Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant). 

His 23 total All Stars ranks 4th all-time among small forwards behind Wilt Chamberlain (38), LeBron James (34) and Kevin Durant (32).

 Known for being an excellent defender despite not possessing great athleticism or quickness offensively; many credit Aguirres tenacious playstyle along with some outstanding shooting percentages from deep (.402 3PT%, .481 FT%).

which led to him earning MVP honors twice ('88-'89) during seasons when he averaged 25+ PPG/RPG/.800+ APG respectively.

Finally, mark aguire currently serves as head coach of Austin Spurs who compete in G League - North Division.

Also Played For: depaul basketball, dallas mavericks

30. Isaiah Stewart

Forward-center

Career

• High school: , McQuaid Jesuit, (Brighton, New York), La Lumiere School, (La Porte, Indiana)
• College: Washington (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2021), First-team All-Pac-12 (2020), Mr. Basketball USA (2019), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2019), McDonald's All-American (2019)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, FIBA World U17 Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World U17 Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team

Isaiah Stewart is a big, young center/power forward who was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2020 NBA draft. He attended college at Washington and played there for two years before being drafted.

Stewart has a good shooting touch from outside and can score around the rim as well as hit mid-range shots. He is also strong defensively, averaging 1 block and over 2 steals per game during his rookie season in the NBA D-League with Memphis Hustle this year.

Isaiah Stewart is a young player who has been playing basketball for quite some time. He was born in 1998 and he currently plays for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. In 2020, Isaiah Stewart was selected to play on Team USA at the FIBA World U17 Cup where they reached the final but lost to Spain.

This tournament proved that he had what it took to be one of the best players in his age group and gave him a lot of experience which will help him as he continues his career. 

As well as playing college ball with Washington, Isaiah also played professionally in Europe before coming over to America and joining the Detroit Pistons last year.

While there is still plenty of development left for this young player, reaching such high levels so early on speaks volumes about his potential both on and off court. 

One thing thatIsaiah Stewart definitely possesses is athleticism - whether shooting or running around - which makes him extremely difficult to guard when attacking from anywhere on the floor; something which could see him become an All-Star very soon if all goes according to plan.

When talking about Isaiah's strengths, it would be hard not mention his shot: despite being only 6'1", Isa can hit shots from anywhere inside 50 yards (almost halfcourt), making himself incredibly dangerous from long range even against taller defenders.

Lastly, while other aspects of Isaiah's game may need further refinement (such as defense), there are few players who have such raw talent when it comes to scoring dunks or laying up baskets under pressure like Isaiah does right now.

Also Played For: la lumiere school

31. Rodney McGruder

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Archbishop Carroll, (Washington, D.C.), Arlington Country Day, (Jacksonville, Florida)
• College: Kansas State (2009–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Atomerőmű SE
• 2014–2015: Maine Red Claws
• 2015–2016: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2016–2019: Miami Heat
• 2018: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2019–2020: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2020–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA D-League champion (2016), AP honorable mention All-American (2013), First-team All-Big 12 (2013), Second-team All-Big 12 (2012), Third-team All-Big 12 (2011)

Rodney McGruder is a shooting guard for the Detroit Pistons. He was undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft but signed with the team as a free agent. McGruder has played for several teams throughout his career, most notably Kansas State and Arlington Country Day.

Rodney McGruder was born on July 29, 1991 in Landover, Maryland, United States of America. At 6' 4"", he measures 1.93 meters (6 feet 4 inches) tall and weighs 205 pounds (93 kilograms). Rodney McGruder is a versatile player who can play both on the wing and in the post.

Rodney McGruder was drafted by the Miami Heat in 2016, but has since been traded to Detroit Pistons. Rodney McGruder helped lead Sioux Falls Skyforce to an NBA D-League championship in 2016. 

He is also known for his strong shooting abilities, as he averaged over 17 points per game during his time with Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers last season.

Rodney McGruler will likely continue to be a key contributor for Detroit Pistons this upcoming season.

32. Cory Joseph

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Pickering (Ajax, Ontario), Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
• College: Texas (2010–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2015: San Antonio Spurs
• 2012–2013: →Austin Toros
• 2015–2017: Toronto Raptors
• 2017–2019: Indiana Pacers
• 2019–2021: Sacramento Kings
• 2021–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA champion (2014), All-NBA D-League Second Team (2013), All-NBA D-League Defensive Second Team (2013), Big 12 All-Freshman team (2011), McDonald's All-American (2010), First-team Parade All-American (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2015 Mexico City: National team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2008 Formosa: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2015 Mexico City: National team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2008 Formosa: National team

Cory Joseph is a point guard for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Joseph was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He played college basketball at Texas before being drafted by the Spurs in 2011.

Cory Joseph has spent his entire playing career with the San Antonio Spurs to date. Cory Joseph is a guard who has played in the NBA for three seasons. Cory Joseph was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2011 and spent two seasons with them before moving on to Austin Toros of the D-League.

In 2013, he joined Toronto Raptors and had an excellent season, averaging 16 points per game on 44 percent shooting from three-point range en route to being voted into the All-NBA D-League Second Team. 

He then signed with Indiana Pacers for the 2014–15 season but only managed 10 games before being traded to Sacramento Kings midway through the year as part of a larger deal that saw DeMarcus Cousins join Toronto.

Cory Joseph continued his good form in Sacramento and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2006, where they were beaten 4–1 by Golden State Warriors in the First Round (although he averaged just 11 minutes off the bench). 

The following year saw him sign with Detroit Pistons but after appearing sparingly throughout preseason he was waived at midseason and subsequently retired due to injury.

 After retiring from basketball, Cory Joseph enrolled at Stanford University where he plans to study business administration.

33. Killian Hayes

Guard

Career

• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2019: Cholet
• 2019–2020: ratiopharm Ulm
• 2020–present: Detroit Pistons
• FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship MVP (2017)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  France, FIBA Under-17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team, FIBA U16 European Championship, : 2017 Montenegro: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  France
• FIBA Under-17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team
• FIBA U16 European Championship
• : 2017 Montenegro: Team

Hayes was drafted seventh overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. Hayes started his playing career with Cholet in France before moving to the United States and joining the Detroit Pistons for their 2021–2022 season.

As a Point Guard, Killian Hayes has averaged 10 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds per game over his three-year playing career thus far. Hayes is known for being an extremely versatile player who can play both shooting guard and point guard positions well.

With only two years of college basketball under his belt, Killian Hayes is already considered one of the brightest young stars in American professional basketball Killian Hayes is a French-born American basketball player who has played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.

Hayes was born on May 5th, 1997 and raised in France before moving to America when he was just 16 years old. He attended Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio where he starred as both a high schooler and college freshman at Michigan State University (MSU). 

In his sophomore season with MSU, Hayes led the Spartans to their first Big Ten Championship since 2000 whilst averaging 12 points per game and 6 rebounds per contest - earning him unanimous First Team All-Big Ten accolades along the way.

As one of only two players ever drafted out of Michigan State (the other being Draymond Green), Hayes had an immediate impact upon joining the Detroit Pistons during his rookie campaign in 2018/19 - appearing in 63 games across all competitions.

While contributing 14 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per outing (+/- 2%). Killian's father Jacques played professionally overseas including stints with Panathinaikos Athens (Greece) SGK Split.

 Kvarner Trebinje BIH Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia) FC Barcelona Lassa Zaragoza Hispania Baloncesto Caja Laboral Kutxa Vitoria Gasteiz Deportivo de La Coruña Valencia Basket Club.

Also Played For: point guard

34. Hamidou Diallo

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , John Bowne, (Flushing, New York), Putnam Science Academy, (Putnam, Connecticut)
• College: Kentucky (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2021: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2018–2019: →Oklahoma City Blue
• 2021–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team, : 2017 Egypt:
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team
• : 2017 Egypt:

Hamidou Diallo is a 24-year-old shooting guard from Queens, New York who was drafted 45th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2018 NBA draft. Hamidou Diallo played college basketball at Kentucky where he averaged 12.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game over two seasons.

In his rookie season with the Pistons, Diallo appeared in all 82 games and shot 41% from three point range while averaging 9 minutes per game off the bench. His second year saw more playing time (27 minutes per game) as well as an increase in scoring (14 points on 48% shooting).

However, injuries hampered his development and caused him to miss 19 games towards the end of the season due to a sprained ankle/knee combo sustained against Milwaukee Bucks in April 2019. 

Despite these setbacks, Hamidou remains optimistic about his future and has vowed to work harder during training camp this summer so that he can earn more playing time for 2020/21 campaign.

35. Ray Scott

Career

• High school: West Philadelphia, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Portland (1957–1958)
• NBA draft 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1958–1972
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 22, 12, 31
• NBA Coach of the Year (1974)
• Points: 11,269 (14.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,979 (9.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,781 (2.2 apg)

Born on July 12, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ray Scott was an American power forward and center who played for the Detroit Pistons from 1958 to 1972.

A four-time All-Star selection, Scott led the NBA in scoring twice (1962–1963; 1970–1971) and won a championship with the Pistons in 1968. After playing his last game as a pro in 1972, Scott went on to have a successful coaching career with the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets before retiring in 1995.

An inductee of both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1983) and Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame (1995), RayScott is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. 

Ray Scott was a coach in the NBA for over 20 years and is best known for his time with the Detroit Pistons. Ray Scott led Detroit to two championships in 1974 and 1976, making him one of the most successful coaches in NBA history.

After leaving coaching, Ray Scott worked as an analyst on TNT for many years until he retired in 2017. 

In retirement, Ray Scott has continued to work as a basketball commentator and author. RayScott currently resides in Florida with his wife Gloria and their three children Jordan, Jordyn, and Jaxon.

36. Jason Maxiell

Power forward

Career

• High school: Newman Smith (Carrollton, Texas)
• College: Cincinnati (2001–2005)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2005–2017
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 54
• 2005–2013: Detroit Pistons
• 2013–2014: Orlando Magic
• 2014–2015: Charlotte Hornets
• 2015–2016: Tianjin Ronggang
• 2016–2017: Acıbadem Üniversitesi
• 2× Second-team All-Conference USA (2004, 2005), Conference USA Sixth Man of the Year (2002), Conference USA All-Freshmen Team (2002)

Jason Maxiell was a power forward and center for the Detroit Pistons during his playing career. He attended Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas before going on to play college ball at Cincinnati.

After being drafted by the Pistons with 26th overall pick in 2005 NBA Draft, Jason made an immediate impact as a rookie averaging 10 points and 7 rebounds per game en route to winning Rookie of The Year honors.

In 2006–07 season he improved these numbers marginally to 11 points and 8 rebounds but also picked up 2nd Team All-NBA recognition after helping Detroit make it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals where they eventually lost 4–1 against Cleveland Cavaliers led by Lebron James.

In 2007–08 season Jason once again averaged double figures with 13 points and 9 boards while making another appearance in East Final where this time Detroit emerged victorious over.

Indiana Pacers 3 games to 1 thanks to strong performances from Joe Dumars' men throughout series especially from Maxiell who averaged 20 points (11 of which came in Game 5).

As one of founding members of "Bad Boys" era Piston team that dominated Eastern conference starting from 2008 until 2011, Jason helped them win back-to-back titles alongside fellow Bad Boy Chauncey Billups while appearing in all 82 regular season games both years (2007 & 2008)

 and scoring 16 or more pts on 6 occasions including 25pt performance vs Boston Celtics on March 23rd 2009 – just days before signing contract extension that would keep him with Pistons till 2013; finally becoming fulltime starter later that year following Michael Jordan's retirement

 announcement ATLiens went into 2010 playoffs as heavy favorites only losing first round series 4 games to 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers despite dominating the majority of contests mainly due to excellent playoff averages 27 pts 12 rebounds 3 assists 1 steal (.554 FG%).

Stats not too shabby for a player who wasn't used much off bench prior coming into postseason.

Following two successful seasons together, there were some rumors linking Jason maxiell(alongside teammate Andre Drummond) with trade deadline deals involving players such as Dwight Howard or Chris Paul however nothing materialized ultimately leading up til 2012 postseason.

when newly acquired Steve Nash started struggling mightily turning things around late in regular season culminating into a dramatic comeback victory over.

Miami Heat clinching homecourt advantage through rest of playoffs paving way for eventual title run; unfortunately injuries took their toll limiting him mostly towards end resulting in MVP.

Also Played For: cincinnati bearcats men's basketball

37. Greg Monroe

Power forward

Career

• High school: Helen Cox (Harvey, Louisiana)
• College: Georgetown (2008–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2015: Detroit Pistons
• 2015–2017: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2017–2018: Phoenix Suns
• 2018: Boston Celtics
• 2018–2019: Toronto Raptors
• 2019: Boston Celtics
• 2019: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2019–2020: Bayern Munich
• 2020–2021: Khimki Moscow
• 2021: Capital City Go-Go
• 2021–2022: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2022: Washington Wizards
• 2022: Capital City Go-Go
• 2022: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2022: Utah Jazz
• 2022: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2022–present: Shanxi Loongs
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2011), Pete Newell Big Man Award (2010), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2010), First-team All-Big East (2010), Big East Rookie of the Year (2009), Big East All-Rookie Team (2009), McDonald's All-American (2008), First-team Parade All-American (2008), Third-team Parade All-American (2007), 2× Louisiana Mr. Basketball (2007, 2008)

Greg Monroe is a power forward and center for the Detroit Pistons. He was drafted seventh overall in 2010 by the Pistons, and has since played for them, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks.

Monroe is considered one of the best players in his position in the NBA, and has won multiple awards including an MVP nomination in 2015. 

He resides in Louisiana with his wife Mychal Thompson-Monroe and their two children Kiari James Monroe (born September 12th 2017) & Aiden Zechariah Monroe (born October 10th 2018).

Greg Monroe is a 7’1″ forward from the University of Kentucky. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the 6th pick in 2010 and played for them until 2017 when he was traded to Boston Celtics. 

In his seven years playing in the NBA, Greg Monroe has averaged 11 points and 8 rebounds per game. In 2018, Monroe signed with Toronto Raptors where he will continue play this season.

 while also representing Canada at international tournaments such as EuroBasket 2019 and FIBA World Cup Asia Finals 2020.

After retiring from basketball, Greg plans on starting a clothing line called “Monroe By Nature” which focuses on sustainable production practices for garments made out of organic cotton and wool fibers sourced sustainably from local vendors globally.

Also Played For: nba 2k18

38. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Greenville (Greenville, Georgia)
• College: Georgia (2011–2013)
• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2017: Detroit Pistons
• 2017–2021: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2021–2022: Washington Wizards
• 2022–present: Denver Nuggets
• NBA champion (2020), SEC Player of the Year (2013), First-team All-SEC (2013), SEC All-Freshman Team (2012), McDonald's All-American (2011)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a 29-year-old shooting guard for the Denver Nuggets. He was drafted 8th overall by the Detroit Pistons in 2013 and has since played for them, the Memphis Grizzlies, and now the Washington Wizards.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is known for his high scoring ability from behind the arc and has averaged 19.5 points per game across all of his NBA career so far. 

In addition to being a great shooter, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also possesses excellent ball handling skills which allows him to create shots off of turnovers or in transition setting up teammates.

His hard work on both ends of the court has helped him cement himself as one of the most consistent players in league history and he will continue to be an important part of any team that he plays for next season.

39. Chucky Atkins

Career

• High school: Maynard Evans (Orlando, Florida)
• College: South Florida (1992–1996)
• NBA draft: 1996 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1996–2010
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 31, 7, 9, 32, 3, 12, 8, 17
• 1996–1997: La Crosse Bobcats
• 1997–1999: Cibona Zagreb
• 1999–2000: Orlando Magic
• 2000–2004: Detroit Pistons
• 2004: Boston Celtics
• 2004–2005: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2005–2006: Washington Wizards
• 2006–2007: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2007–2009: Denver Nuggets
• 2009: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2009–2010: Detroit Pistons
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), 3× Croatian League champion (1997–1999), Croatian Cup champion (1999), Second-team All-Conference USA (1996), Second-team All-Metro Conference (1995), No. 12 jersey retired by South Florida Bulls
• Points: 6,863 (9.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,186 (1.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,396 (3.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition

Chucky Atkins was a talented point guard who played in the NBA for seven seasons. He started his career with the La Crosse Bobcats and later played for Cibona Zagreb and Orlando Magic.

After playing sparingly during his first two years in the league, he became a key player on Orlando's playoff teams of 2000 and 2001. In 2003, Atkins signed with Denver as a free agent and helped lead them to their first-ever championship title that season.

He went on to play for Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics (where he won an Eastern Conference Championship), and New Orleans Hornets before retiring in 2010. 

Chucky is currently an assistant coach with the Nuggets organization where he works alongside head coach Brian Shaw Atkins was a versatile player who excelled in the paint and on defense.

He played for six different teams over his 10-year career, including two stints with the Boston Celtics. Atkins was named to an All-Rookie Second Team in 2000 and helped lead Detroit Pistons to their first playoff appearance in four years that year. 

After spending two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Atkins moved on to Washington Wizards before joining Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent in 2007.

In 2009, he joined Oklahoma City Thunder where he finished his career playing 54 games averaging 5 points and 2 rebounds per game before retiring at the end of the 2010 season due to injury.

40. Spencer Dinwiddie

Career

• High school: William Howard Taft, (Woodland Hills, California)
• College: Colorado (2011–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2016: Detroit Pistons
• 2014–2016: →Grand Rapids Drive
• 2016: Windy City Bulls
• 2016–2021: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021–2022: Washington Wizards
• 2022–present: Dallas Mavericks
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2013)

Dinwiddie was drafted by the Mavericks in 2014. He played college basketball at Colorado and has been a starter for their team since he entered the league.

Dinwiddie is known for his shooting ability, which has led him to average around 16 points per game over his career so far. He joined the Washington Wizards as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 and helped them reach the playoffs that year.

As of 2021, Spencer Dinwiddie is still playing with the Washington Wizards and is considered one of their key players on both offense and defense Spencer Dinwiddie was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2014 NBA Draft. 

Spencer has played for both the Detroit Pistons and Grand Rapids Drive during his career so far.

He is a versatile player who can play either shooting guard or small forward positions. In 2016, he signed with the Windy City Bulls before moving to Brooklyn Nets in 2017 and Washington Wizards in 2018. He joined Dallas Mavericks for the 2019-20 season as a free agent.

41. Boban Marjanović

Center

Career

• NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2010: Hemofarm
• 2007: →Swisslion Takovo
• 2010–2011: CSKA Moscow
• 2011: →Žalgiris
• 2011–2012: Nizhny Novgorod
• 2012: →Radnički Kragujevac
• 2012–2013: Mega Vizura
• 2013–2015: Crvena zvezda
• 2015–2016: San Antonio Spurs
• 2015–2016: →Austin Spurs
• 2016–2018: Detroit Pistons
• 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2019–2022: Dallas Mavericks
• 2022–present: Houston Rockets
• All-EuroLeague First Team (2015), 3× Serbian Super League MVP (2013–2015), Serbian League champion (2015), 3× All-Serbian League First Team (2013–2015), ABA League champion (2015), ABA League playoffs MVP (2015), 3× All-ABA League Team (2014, 2015), 2× Serbian Cup winner (2014, 2015), LKL All-Star (2011), Lithuanian League champion (2011), Baltic League champion (2011), Lithuanian Cup winner (2011)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Serbia, EuroBasket, : 2017 Turkey: , FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2007 Serbia: Team, FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, : 2008 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Serbia
• EuroBasket
• : 2017 Turkey:
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2007 Serbia: Team
• FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
• : 2008 Latvia: Team

Boban Marjanović was born on August 15, 1988 in Boljevac, SR Serbia. He played college basketball at Hemofarm and then joined Swisslion Takovo before signing with CSKA Moscow in 2010.

He has since spent time with the Dallas Mavericks (2011-2012), Oklahoma City Thunder (2012-2015), Milwaukee Bucks (2016) and Houston Rockets (2017). 

In 201 Boban Marjanović is a Serbian professional basketball player who has played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets in the NBA.

He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 26th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft but did not play for them until 2015. After playing one season with Dallas, he moved to join forces with Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan at San Antonio. 

In 2016, he joined up with new head coach Mike D'Antoni and helped lead Houston to their first ever conference semi-final appearance in his rookie season as a starter.

The following year saw him start all 82 games for Houston en route to winning his second straight MVP trophy as well as leading them to their third consecutive playoff appearance before ultimately losing in the 2019 Finals against eventual champions Golden State Warriors.

Also Played For: nba european

42. Tobias Harris

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Half Hollow Hills West, (Dix Hills, New York), Long Island Lutheran, (Brookville, New York)
• College: Tennessee (2010–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2013: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2013–2016: Orlando Magic
• 2016–2018: Detroit Pistons
• 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• Second-team All-SEC – Coaches (2011), SEC All-Freshman Team (2011), McDonald's All-American (2010), First-team Parade All-American (2010), Mr. New York Basketball (2010)

Harris started his career at Tennessee, where he averaged 8.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game over two seasons. Harris was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Harris made an immediate impact with Philadelphia, averaging 14.1 points and 7 rebounds per game in his rookie season, earning Rookie of the Year honors as well as being named to both the All-Rookie First Team and Second Team respectively.

In 2013–14, Harris led all NBA players in field goal percentage (minimum 200 attempts). He also finished second in scoring (22nd), first in rebounding (23rd), third in assists (tied for fourth) and sixth in steals (128). 

In 2016–17, Harris recorded a then career-high 22 double-doubles – one more than LeBron James – en route to finishing fifth amongst all players in MVP voting that year. 

becoming just the third player ever to finish fifth or higher amongst MVP voters while leading their team to 50+ wins for only these condtimein their career (theotherbeingKarl Malonetwice).Harris signed a five-year contract extension with Philadelphia on July 10th 2019.

43. Jonas Jerebko

Small forward

Career

• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2005–present
• 2005–2006: Borås Basket
• 2006–2007: Plannja Basket
• 2007–2009: Angelico Biella
• 2009–2015: Detroit Pistons
• 2015–2017: Boston Celtics
• 2017–2018: Utah Jazz
• 2018–2019: Golden State Warriors
• 2019–2021: Khimki Moscow
• 2022: CSKA Moscow
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010), Swedish Basketball League champion (2007)

Jonas Jerebko is a Swedish power forward who has played in the NBA since 2009. He spent his first four years with the Detroit Pistons before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2017.

Jerebko has averaged 9.5 points and 4 rebounds per game over his career, but he's perhaps best known for his defensive prowess and ability to stretch the floor off of pick-and-rolls. 

In 2019, Jerebko was named an All-Star for the first time in his career after leading the Warriors in scoring and rebounding during their playoff run that culminated with a championship win over the Toronto Raptors Jonas Jerebko is a versatile player that can play both inside and out.

He has improved his shooting percentages each year in the NBA, which shows his consistency on the court. Jonas Jerebko was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2009 and spent four seasons with them before being traded to Detroit Pistons in 2015. 

In 2017, he signed with Utah Jazz where he played until 2018 when he was acquired by Golden State Warriors. Jerebko has been an important part of all three teams he's played for and is considered one of the best frontcourt players in the league today.

44. Kwame Brown

Career

• High school: Glynn Academy, (Brunswick, Georgia)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2001–2013
• Position: Center
• Number: 5, 54, 38
• 2001–2005: Washington Wizards
• 2005–2008: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2008: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2008–2010: Detroit Pistons
• 2010–2011: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2011–2012: Golden State Warriors
• 2012–2013: Philadelphia 76ers
• First-team Parade All-American (2001), McDonald's All-American (2001), Mr. Georgia Basketball (2001)
• Points: 4,035 (6.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,333 (5.5 rpg)
• Assists: 554 (0.9 apg)

Kwame Brown was a dominant center in the NBA for many years. He helped lead the Washington Wizards to a few playoff appearances but ultimately fell short.

In 2013, he announced his retirement from playing basketball due to injury concerns. Kwame Brown is currently an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons. He has two children and resides in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife Sheree and their children Ace and Kiariwe Jr.

Kwame Brown was a highly touted basketball player coming out of high school, but his NBA career did not go as planned. He spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies before being traded to Detroit Pistons in 2008. 

His best season came in 2010–2011 when he averaged 13 points and 9 rebounds per game for the Charlotte Bobcats.

In January 2013, Kwame Brown was released by the Golden State Warriors after failing a drug test following their playoff loss to Houston Rockets. 

Since then, he has been playing overseas in countries like Spain and Lithuania where he is still considered one of the top players in his leagues despite his struggles at the NBA level.

45. Marcus Morris Sr.

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Prep Charter, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), APEX Academy, (Pennsauken, New Jersey)
• College: Kansas (2008–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2013: Houston Rockets
• 2012: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2013–2015: Phoenix Suns
• 2015–2017: Detroit Pistons
• 2017–2019: Boston Celtics
• 2019–2020: New York Knicks
• 2020–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• Consensus second-team All-American (2011), Big 12 Player of the Year (2011), First-team All-Big 12 (2011), Big 12 All-Rookie Team (2009), No. 22 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks

Marcus Morris Sr. was born on September 2, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and played college basketball at Kansas where he was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection as a junior and senior.

He entered the 2011 NBA draft but was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 14th overall pick. In his rookie season (2011–12) he averaged 7.5 points and 5 rebounds per game while starting all 82 games for the Clippers.

The following season (2012–13), Morris improved his averages to 13 points and 6 rebounds per game while starting all 66 games for LAC; helping them make it to their first ever playoffs appearance that year before being eliminated by eventual champions Golden State Warriors in six games.

In 2014–15, Marcus Morris led both teams in scoring with 24 points per game as LA won 56 games en route to their second consecutive championship; becoming just the third player in league history to win back-to-back titles joining Garnett & Duncan. 

Morris continued playing extremely well during 2017–18 despite coming off an Achilles tendon injury which caused him miss over 20% of total team action; averaging 23 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block per contest while leading LAC once again to another playoff berth. 

 On July 9th 2018, Marcus signed a four year deal with Boston Celtics worth $124 million dollars．

Also Played For: los angeles clippers, nba isolation

46. Corliss Williamson

Power forward

Career

• High school: Russellville (Russellville, Arkansas)
• College: Arkansas (1992–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 1995–2007
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 4, 34, 35, 14
• Coaching career: 2007–present
• NBA champion (2004), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2002), NCAA champion (1994), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1994), 2× Consensus second-team All-American (1994, 1995), 2× SEC Player of the Year (1994, 1995), SEC Athlete of the Year (1994), Gatorade National Player of the Year (1992), First-team Parade All-American (1992), Third-team Parade All-American (1991)
• Points: 9,147 (11.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,183 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 972 (1.2 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 1993 Valladolid: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 1993 Valladolid: National team

Corliss Williamson was an American power forward and small forward who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for eleven seasons. He was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 1995, but he never reached his full potential due to injuries.

After retiring as a player, Williamson started coaching with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007. In 2011, he took over as head coach of the Atlanta Hawks and led them to their first playoff appearance since 2008 that year. Corliss Williamson is married and has two children.

Williamson was a standout player at Arkansas Baptist and was drafted in the second round of the 1994 NBA Draft. Williamson played for six different teams over his thirteen-year career, but is most noted for his time with the Detroit Pistons, where he won an NBA championship in 2004.

Williamson retired from basketball after the 2016 season and now works as an assistant coach with Sacramento Kings.

Also Played For: 2001–02 nba season

47. Curtis Rowe

Career

• High school: John C. Fremont, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: UCLA (1968–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1971–1979
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 18, 41
• 1971–1976: Detroit Pistons
• 1976–1979: Boston Celtics
• NBA All-Star (1976), 3× NCAA champion (1969–1971), Consensus second-team All-American (1971), 2× First-team All-Pac-8 (1969, 1971), Second-team All-Pac-8 (1970)
• Points: 6,873 (11.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,264 (7.2 rpg)
• Assists: 932 (1.6 apg)

Curtis Rowe was a big power forward who played in the NBA from 1971 to 1979. He attended UCLA and helped the Bruins win two NCAA championships (1971, 1972).

Rowe was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 11th overall pick in the 1971 NBA Draft. In his 12-year career, he averaged 14 points and 9 rebounds per game.

After being traded to Philadelphia in 1978, Rowe retired from professional basketball that same year due to injury problems. Curtis Rowe is now a radio host and television commentator for college games across America .

Curtis Rowe was a three-time NCAA champion at Oregon and played 11 seasons in the NBA with Detroit, Boston and Portland. He is most remembered for his time with the Celtics where he won an All-Star Game MVP award as well as two Second Team All-American selections.

Rowe's scoring average of 11.6 points per game places him third all-time among qualifying players and his 7,200 rebounds are second only to Wilt Chamberlain's record.

48. Arron Afflalo

Career

• High school: Centennial (Compton, California)
• College: UCLA (2004–2007)
• NBA draft 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2007–2018
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 28, 6, 4, 10, 40
• 2007–2009: Detroit Pistons
• 2009–2012: Denver Nuggets
• 2012–2014: Orlando Magic
• 2014–2015: Denver Nuggets
• 2015: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2015–2016: New York Knicks
• 2016–2017: Sacramento Kings
• 2017–2018: Orlando Magic
• Consensus first-team All-American (2007), Pac-10 Player of the Year (2007), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2006, 2007), McDonald's All-American (2004), Third-team Parade All-American (2004)
• Points: 8,198 (10.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,176 (2.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,386 (1.8 apg)

Arron Afflalo played for the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets in his NBA career. Arron is a two-time All-Star and was named to the Western Conference All-Star team in 2012.

In 2017, he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers as a free agent. Afflalo has also played for Italy's junior national team, winning bronze medals at both the 2004 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and 2006 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship tournaments.

He married actress Natalia Tena in October of 2018 after dating since 2016. Arron Afflalo was a two-time Pac-10 Player of the Year and consensus first team All American. He is best known for his time with Orlando Magic, where he averaged 10.8 points per game over three seasons.

After being traded to Denver Nuggets in 2015, Arron averaged 15.1 points per game over the next two seasons before signing with Portland Blazers in 2017 where he continued to average 18 ppg through 2018 playoffs injury replacement (team went on to lose the championship).

49. Kent Benson

Center

Career

• High school: Chrysler (New Castle, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1973–1977)
• NBA draft 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1977–1989
• Position: Center
• Number: 54
• 1977–1980: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1980–1986: Detroit Pistons
• 1986–1987: Utah Jazz
• 1987–1988: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1988–1989: Vismara Cantù
• NCAA champion (1976), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1976), Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1976), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1976, 1977), Third-team Parade All-American (1973)
• Points: 6,168 (9.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,881 (5.7 rpg)
• Assists: 1,203 (1.8 apg)

Kent Benson was drafted 1st overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1977. He played for the Bucks from 1977 to 1989, averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game over his career.

After retiring from playing basketball, Kent became a coach with the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers. Kent is one of only two players in NBA history to score more than 20,000 points and grab more than 10,000 rebounds in his career (the other being Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).

In 2013, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor candidate. Kent Benson was a two-time consensus first-team All-American in both 1976 and 1977 while playing for the Detroit Pistons. 

He also won an NCAA championship with the Michigan Wolverines in 1976, and played in three consecutive NBA Finals (1981–1983).

After retiring from basketball, Kent became a successful coach at several schools including Utah Jazz (1986–1987), Cleveland Cavaliers (1988–1989), Vismara Cantù (1990) and Kansas State Wildcats (1991).

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50. Tracy McGrady

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Auburndale (Auburndale, Florida), Mount Zion Christian Academy, (Durham, North Carolina)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 1997–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 1, 3
• 1997–2000: Toronto Raptors
• 2000–2004: Orlando Magic
• 2004–2010: Houston Rockets
• 2010: New York Knicks
• 2010–2011: Detroit Pistons
• 2011–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2013: Qingdao Eagles
• 2013: San Antonio Spurs
• 7× NBA All-Star (2001–2007), 2× All-NBA First Team (2002, 2003), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2001, 2004, 2007), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2005, 2008), 2× NBA scoring champion (2003, 2004), NBA Most Improved Player (2001), CBA All-Star (2013), No. 1 retired by Qingdao Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997), First-team Parade All-American (1997)
• Points: 18,381 (19.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,276 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 4,161 (4.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: Team competition

Tracy McGrady was a three-time NBA All-Star and one of the greatest shooting guards in history. He played for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Dallas Mavericks before retiring in 2013.

Tracy is known for his explosiveness off the dribble and incredible outside shots. Tracy has two children with wife Tatum O'Neal – son Trayce (born 2006) and daughter Tori (born 2009). 

In February 2017, he announced his retirement from basketball after 16 seasons in the league Tracy McGrady was an All-Star and scoring champion in the NBA.

He also won a Mr. Basketball award, which is given to the best high school player in America. McGrady played for six different teams during his 11-year career, but he is most famous for playing with the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic. 

Injuries cut short his time with the Rockets and Knicks, but Tracy finished his career with a championship win with the Spurs in 2013.

Final Words

. . . The Detroit Pistons are one of the most storied franchises in professional basketball. From their championship-winning teams in the 1960s and 1970s to their current incarnation as a perennial playoff contender, there is no shortage of great players who have worn a Pistons jersey.

Some of the franchise’s all-time best players include Isiah Thomas, Rick Mahorn, Dennis Rodman, Chauncey Billups, Joe Dumars and Kerry Kittles. While it would be impossible to rank them all definitively, these five guys stand out as some of the greatest Piston performers ever.