The Detroit Pistons, established in 1937 as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, are a historic NBA franchise based in Detroit. They joined the NBA in 1949 after the merger of the NBL and BAA, relocating to Detroit in 1957. The Pistons have claimed three NBA championships (1989, 1990, 2004), earning a reputation for their tough, defensive style. They play home games at Little Caesars Arena in Midtown Detroit, embodying the city’s gritty spirit. The team’s legacy includes iconic eras like the “Bad Boys” and the 2004 championship team, making them a significant part of NBA history.
Team Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Central |
| Founded | 1937 |
| History | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons (1937–1941, semi-professional) Fort Wayne Pistons (1941–1948, NBL) Detroit Pistons (1948–present, BAA/NBA) |
| Arena | Little Caesars Arena |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Team Colors | Royal Blue, Red, Chrome, Black, White |
| Main Sponsor | United Wholesale Mortgage |
| President | Trajan Langdon |
| General Manager | Vacant |
| Head Coach | J.B. Bickerstaff |
| Ownership | Tom Gores |
| Affiliation(s) | Motor City Cruise |
| Championships | 5 (NBL: 2 – 1944, 1945; NBA: 3 – 1989, 1990, 2004) |
| Conference Titles | 5 (1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005) |
| Division Titles | 15 (NBL: 4 – 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946; NBA: 11 – 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) |
| Retired Numbers | 11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 15, 16, 21, 32, 40) |
| Website | www.nba.com/pistons |
Team Stats
| Year | Position | Record (Points) | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12th | 32-50 | J.B. Bickerstaff | Cade Cunningham |
| 2023 | 14th | 29-53 | J.B. Bickerstaff | Cade Cunningham |
| 2022 | 14th | 23-59 | Dwane Casey | Cade Cunningham |
| 2021 | 14th | 20-52 | Dwane Casey | Jerami Grant |
| 2020 | 13th | 20-46 | Dwane Casey | Jerami Grant |
| 2019 | 8th | 41-41 | Dwane Casey | Blake Griffin |
| 2018 | 9th | 39-43 | Stan Van Gundy | Blake Griffin |
| 2017 | 12th | 37-45 | Stan Van Gundy | Tobias Harris |
| 2016 | 8th | 44-38 | Stan Van Gundy | Andre Drummond |
| 2015 | 9th | 32-50 | Stan Van Gundy | Reggie Jackson |
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