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Top 5 power forwards in Detroit Pistons history

By Brandon Marlow

Apr 20, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) during the third quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 107-90. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) during the third quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 107-90. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Bailey Howell

Just like Dave DeBusschere earlier in this list, Bailey Howell is not a name you hear mentioned too often these days.

He played for the Pistons from 1959 to 1964, meaning he’s mostly forgotten today.

Being mostly unknown in 2016 doesn’t stop Howell from being the most offensively dominant power forward to play for the Pistons though.

Howell averaged 21.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

His standout season came in 1960-61 during his second season where he averaged 23.6 points and 14.4 rebounds, both of which were a mark he wouldn’t reach again.

His 14.4 rebounds per game is the 6th highest season average for a Piston, only finding himself behind names like Andre Drummond, Bob Lanier, Ben Wallace and Dennis Rodman.

Howell also made the all-star game every season after his rookie year in Detroit.

Next: Detroit Pistons player profile: Andre Drummond

Putting him ahead of fan favourites like Dennis Rodman and Rasheed Wallace may be controversial, but on sheer weight of numbers he is the best power forward in Detroit Piston history.

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