All-Time Detroit Pistons Starting Five

Three championships in three different eras, all built on defense. The Pistons' all-time five is the most physical lineup any franchise can put on the floor.

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The Starting Five

  • PGIsiah Thomas

    1980s

    Two rings, Finals MVP in 1990, the smallest player in NBA history with a top-25 career résumé.

  • SGJoe Dumars

    1980s–90s

    Finals MVP in 1989 and one of the best defensive guards of his generation.

  • SFGrant Hill

    1990s

    Five-time All-NBA in Detroit, the franchise's only above-average wing creator.

  • PFDennis Rodman

    1980s–90s

    Two rings as a Piston and the best rebounder for his size in league history.

  • CBen Wallace

    2000s

    Four-time Defensive Player of the Year and the centerpiece of the 2004 title team.

Honorable mentions

Bill Laimbeer · Chauncey Billups · Rasheed Wallace · Bob Lanier. Any of these could swap in depending on which positional gap you want to plug.

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