Detroit Pistons

Isiah Thomas coached Michael Jordan during his sendoff at the 2003 All-Star Game, and he knew he'd be questioned about the alleged "freeze-out." He preemptively poured over the tape and challenged inquisitive reporters to find evidence.

Cade Cunningham's Pistons debut was eerily similar to Anthony Bennett's in 2013.

Ben Wallace embraced the challenge of guarding Shaquille O'Neal head-up during the 2004 NBA Finals between the LA Lakers and Detroit Pistons. Big Ben's willingness to defend O'Neal by himself paid dividends, though it came at the expense of an AND1 sneaker.

Marvin Barnes didn't make an impact on the NBA. But he had some legendary performances as a young player in the old ABA.

Isiah Thomas and the "Bad Boy" Detroit Pistons dished out their fair share of hard fouls and cheap shots in their heyday. However, it's Thomas who feels he was the recipient of the most "vicious" foul in NBA history, courtesy of one Karl Malone.

Joe Dumars became a Detroit Pistons legend, but as a college freshman he had a poster of future teammate Isiah Thomas on his dorm-room wall.

Former Washington Bullets guard Steve Colter played just 10 seasons in the NBA and averaged less than 10 points for his career. But his "Crooked Leg" move gave Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas nightmares and resulted in Thomas asking to check All-Star Jeff Malone when Detroit played Washington.

The Detroit Pistons were just moments away from acquiring Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson ahead of his 2000-01 MVP campaign. However, the deal was nixed because Iverson's teammate, center Matt Geiger, refused to waive a provision in his contract out of fear that he and AI would be worse off in the Motor City.

Dennis Rodman worked as an airport janitor before becoming an NBA superstar.

During the 1989 Detroit Pistons celebration parade, Chuck Daly had his happiest and saddest basketball moments.

Isiah Thomas was the heart and soul of the Detroit Pistons dynasty. But while Thomas had his share of heroics during his career, a bench player nicknamed "Microwave" was the one to put an end to any doubt that those Pistons were one of the greatest teams ever.

A former teammate of Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan has a theory behind the long-running feud between the Hall of Famers. Thomas was one of Chicago's favorite sons who felt forgotten when Jordan took over the city in the 1980s.

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas was among those who believed Grant Hill would take up the "mantle" when Michael Jordan retired from the NBA.

Ben Wallace might not be an NBA Hall of Famer today without his $3 haircut business.

Ben Wallace's career was full of highlights, but his $15 signature shoe wasn't one of them.

Is Ben Wallace really a Hall of Fame player?

LeBron James and Kevin Durant wouldn't have been as successful in the NBA 20 years ago, according to Rasheed Wallace.

Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer caused some fireworks during the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals.

Robert Parish lost his cool in Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals.

Isiah Thomas isn't the most beloved player in NBA history, at least not outside of the fan base of the Detroit Pistons, but he holds a significant bragging chip. He took down Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson during the 1980s.