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Why the Detroit Pistons are the city’s best hope for a playoff run

By Christopher Frost

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 24: Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 24, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 24: Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 24, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 18: Fans outside the new Little Caesars Arena before the Inaugural NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets on October 18, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Pistons defeated the Hornets 102 to 90. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 18: Fans outside the new Little Caesars Arena before the Inaugural NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets on October 18, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Pistons defeated the Hornets 102 to 90. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

With all four professional sports teams in Detroit struggling as of late, is there any hope for a playoff run? Christopher Frost says yes, and explains why the Detroit Pistons will make it happen.

I know the feeling.

You’re a Detroit fan, and you’re thinking to yourself, “Man, what do we have to do to get at least one winner in this town?”

“Can our teams make us proud? Can we get back to the glory days when all four teams were in the playoffs, and we really had something to cheer for?”

Well, if you’re like me (and you haven’t given up hope), I believe that the Detroit Pistons will be the city’s glimmer of light and win a playoff series this year.

Yes, one series victory isn’t much, but seeing how none of our professional teams have won so much as a playoff game in several seasons, I’ll be okay with it as a start.

Over the last few years, Detroit’s clubs have reach a level of futility that fans are justifiably unhappy with.

The Tigers and Red Wings are in rebuilding mode. The Lions, well, let’s just say they’re the “Same Old Lions.” The Pistons haven’t won a playoff game in over a decade, but I’ve got some great-tasting Kool-Aid for all of you to digest.

Here’s why the Detroit Pistons will give fans something to cheer about.

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