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Top Ten Individual Seasons in Pistons History

By David Hoffman

Feb 10, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; (left to right) Vinnie Johnson and David Bing and Chauncey Billups and Isiah Thomas smile during a halftime retirement ceremony for Billups in the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Nuggets won 103-92. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; (left to right) Vinnie Johnson and David Bing and Chauncey Billups and Isiah Thomas smile during a halftime retirement ceremony for Billups in the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Nuggets won 103-92. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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#7:  Dave Bing (1970-71)

After losing a coin flip in 1966, the Pistons were forced to “settle” for Dave Bing instead of Michigan Wolverine star Cazzie Russell. He went on to win rookie of the year, while Russell struggled during his first year in New York.

He won the NBA scoring title in 1968, but in 1970-71 delivers arguably his finest all around performance. Bing put up 27 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5 assists a game en route to a first team all NBA selection.  By shooting 46.7 percent from the field, the best mark of his career, he did so efficiently.

“He excelled attacking the basket and finishing with either hand or dumping off to a teammate for a lay up.”

Dave Bing’s game was as smooth as the jazz in that highlight video. He excelled attacking the basket and finishing with either hand or dumping off to a teammate for a lay up. Bing never developed a great jump shot, but he could work the mid range game and featured some effective turn around moves.

Amid a tumultuous time for the franchise the Pistons could never build successfully around Bing and teammate Bob Lanier.  After retirement Bing went on to become a successful businessman, served as mayor of Detroit, and joined the basketball hall of fame.  His No. 21 jersey hangs in the rafters at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Next: #6: Dennis Rodman (1991-92)