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Detroit Pistons: The 10 Best Pistons not in the Hall of Fame

By Jonah Kubicek

AUBURN HILLS, UNITED STATES: Tayshaun Prince (L) and Chauncey Billups (R) of the Detroit Pistons joke around during practice for the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers 11 June, 2004, at The Palace in Auburn Hills, MI. The Pistons lead in the best-of-seven game series two games to one. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, UNITED STATES: Tayshaun Prince (L) and Chauncey Billups (R) of the Detroit Pistons joke around during practice for the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers 11 June, 2004, at The Palace in Auburn Hills, MI. The Pistons lead in the best-of-seven game series two games to one. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Detroit Pistons: Mark Aguirre, Forward, 1988-93

Aguirre made three All-Star teams during his time in Dallas, but as a bench player in Detroit, he had his biggest impact. Averaging 15 points over the first two championship years in under thirty minutes, he is misremembered as a Dallas star when we should have the legacy of a Detroit champion. Mark Aguirre averaged 20 points and five rebounds over the course of his career, and in Detroit, his numbers dropped with his minutes, but he provided valuable bench minutes that helped bring two banners to the Motor City.

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John Long, Guard, 1978-86, 1989, 1991

Long was a Detroit Mercy graduate and Michigander, so he certainly has some hometown bias. Before the championship years, he was a good scorer who took smart shots, and after his return, he initially seemed washed but came back and helped win the first title in franchise history. Tenth all-time on the Piston’s scoring list Long does not belong in the Hall of Fame but he was still a very good ballplayer.

Rasheed Wallace, Forward/Center, 2003-2009

Six straight playoff appearances will boost your credibility on any all-time list, but so will beating Shaq in the Finals, even if Shaq outplayed you. Wallace never scored less than 12 points per game in Detroit and played excellent defense during his tenure. While Ben is on the way to the Hoops Hall, Rasheed will probably always remain outside, which is a shame because he was a great player who is one of the most underrated in NBA history. The Detroit Pistons are historically a great defensive team, and Wallace is top ten in all-time blocked shots for the franchise, in only six seasons of play.

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