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Top 5 small forwards in Detroit Pistons history

By Brandon Marlow

Apr 24, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) takes a free throw during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) takes a free throw during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kelly Tripucka

Kelly Tripucka isn’t exactly a name you hear brought up all too often, but his scoring prowess isn’t something that should go unnoticed.

He was drafted by the Pistons with the 12th pick in the 1981 NBA Draft, immediately having a huge impact in the league.

In his rookie season he averaged 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 50 per cent shooting.

He was so impressive in his debut season he was named an All-Star.

His career average with the Pistons of 21.6 points is the fifth highest in the franchise’s history, and his 26.5 points per game in the 1982-1983 season is the fifth highest single season average.

Tripucka also shot 33 per cent on threes, which is quite an impressive rate for the era he played in.

While he may not get the recognition he deserves as he played so long ago and wasn’t apart of any championship teams in Detroit, Kelly Tripucka was unquestionably great.