Pistons coach Dwane Casey
Zach talks to Pistons coach Dwane Casey about the protests sweeping the nation, and what the NBA community can do going forward.
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Pistons' Casey: We all have to be and do better
Pistons coach Dwane Casey, 63, wonders if anything has changed from the time when he was an 8-year-old boy walking into a white school in Kentucky, feeling helpless and like he was unseen, not heard and not understood.
MJ in '11: No Dream Team for me if Isiah picked
In an old interview that was recently aired on a podcast, Michael Jordan is heard saying that he told Rod Thorn, who was on the USA Basketball selection committee for the Dream Team, that "I won't play if Isiah Thomas is on the team."
Sources: Pistons, Stefanski to start GM search
The Detroit Pistons are opening a search to hire a general manager to work with senior adviser Ed Stefanski, sources told ESPN.
Dunks, game winners and a TD pass: Our favorite play of the season for all 30 teams
The world misses NBA basketball. Our experts do too. That's why they're reliving some the most memorable moments of 2019-20 so far.
The Hoop Collective: "The Last Dance" And How Big NBA Names Could Become Available
The 1997-98 season didn't need to be "the last dance" for Jordan's Bulls, Ramona Shelburne explains to Brian Windhorst and Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, the crew discusses potential modifications to the CBA and how they might lead to some "big-time" players suddenly hitting the open market (27:30).
Pistons' Brown had thumb surgery but now ready
Pistons guard Bruce Brown says he's ready to play if the NBA season resumes after having thumb surgery last month.
Jordan Bone and mom surprised with virtual graduation (3:52)
Matthew Stafford lists Detroit-area home -- featuring Pistons court -- for $6.5 million
Stafford's wife, Kelly, says on Instagram she does "not want to live on a lake or have a pool with four children under the age of a little over 3."
Ed and Kevin Stefanski
Father and son NBA and NFL visit with Detroit Pistons Senior Advisor Ed Stefanski and Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski on The Woj Pod. The Stefanski's discuss the influence that Ed's front office career has had on Kevin's development as an NFL coach, including witnessing the Nets remarkable 2002 NBA Finals run, learning how a GM and coach need to build working relationships, virtual drafts, Ed's dubious future candidacy as Kevin's quality-control coach on the sidelines.
The Hoop Collective: The 74 Greatest NBA Players Ever
Can you compare across eras? Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan, Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton offer thoughts on NBArank's 74 greatest players of all time.
Dumars on the '91 Bulls: "We saw a lot of ourselves in them."
Bomani Jones shares how he received the Earl Thomas-TMZ story, including whether or not it is okay to laugh at and why you don't have to get ready if you "stay ready" (1:10). Plus, NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars joins for the third installment of The Right Time Book Club on Sam Smith's "The Jordan Rules", including why he was Michael Jordan's "toughest defender", whether or not the reputation that the Pistons had back then mattered to him at all and when he thought the Bulls had caught them (17:34). All that and more!
Bomani: 'What good is being Michael Jordan...if you can't say something about Jesse Helms?'
Bomani Jones weighs in on the conversation around Michael Jordan's social activism or to some lack thereof as discussed in "The Last Dance" Episodes 5 and 6 (1:06). Plus, ESPN's Scoop Jackson joined to continue the discussion (17:43). They touch on whether or not Jordan was obligated to do more, how he and Chicago native Isiah Thomas connected with the city on different levels, whether or not they will ever "patch things up", and why Thomas got passed over for the 92' Olympic team.
Should Isiah Thomas have made the Dream Team with Michael Jordan?
"The Last Dance" brought a debate back to the headlines. If Isiah Thomas had made the team, whom would he have replaced?
The Right Time: Bo goes off on the NCAA, Goodwill on Jordan Rules Part 2
Bomani Jones goes in on why the NCAA ruling that players can profit off of their own likeness still doesn't accomplish a victory for the players (1:42). Plus, Vinnie Goodwill joins for the second installment of The Right Time Book Club on Sam Smith's "The Jordan Rules", including why the Pistons loomed so large for the Bulls in that time period, the team was able to survive Michael Jordan's wrath to unify and Scottie Pippen's greatness remains so difficult for a Detroit guy like Vinnie to recognize (21:43). All that and more!
The Hoop Collective: MJ/Isiah Feud & The NBA's Quagmire
What might a return to NBA practice facilities look like across the league? Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss that, as well as Dennis Rodman's trip to Las Vegas (13:36) and the feud between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas (19:00). Plus, a call from The Hoopline about defense in the modern NBA (31:30).
Dream Team builder: MJ never discussed Thomas
Rod Thorn, who helped put together the Dream Team for the 1992 Olympics, said Michael Jordan never spoke to him about leaving Isiah Thomas off the roster.
Stephen A. has some advice for Isiah Thomas (1:57)
The Last Dance
Larry Hardesty was joined by Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune to discuss "The Last Dance" specifically offering insight on how Jerry Krause is viewed in Chicago, his conversation with Michael Jordan's oldest son and more.
The Right Time: Isiah as the 'divider' & Brian Koppelman on Season 5 of 'Billions'
Bomani Jones explains Isiah Thomas as the definitive NBA divider of public opinion and the oddity of Dennis Rodman as the connective tissue between the Pistons and Bulls in the aftermath of episodes 3 and 4 of "The Last Dance" (2:16). Plus, filmmaker Brian Koppelman returns to talk "Last Dance" and "Billions" season 5, including pacifying genius like in Michael Jordan, developing affections for characters as well as the difficulty in musically scoring documentaries and films (18:56).
FiveThirtyEight: Ben Wallace Anchored A Damn Good Pistons Squad
Welcome to the Hall of Pretty Damn Good Players, our tribute to the overlooked athletes who haven't gotten the respect they deserve over the years.
2019-20 Central Standings
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.224th
Rebounds Per Game41.729th
Assists Per Game24.115th
Points Allowed110.816th
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(15) | Sekou Doumbouya | PF | |
| 2(7) | Deividas Sirvydis | SF | |
| 2(15) | Isaiah Roby | PF | Nebraska |
| 2(27) | Jordan Bone | PG | Tennessee |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 20 | 46 | .303 |
| 2018-19 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2016-17 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |