Who are the top five Pistons of all time?

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List the top five, in order, 1-5.

 

If you need a little help: http://www.otrbasketball.com/pistons/roster.php

 

Keep in mind that the top ROSTER of all time is not the same as the top five best players of the franchise, so obviously, those rosters will be leaving out players that could very well be in the top five, but were slotted behind a better player at that position.

 

Just for kicks, explain your selections.

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1. Isiah Thomas

 

He's their all-time leader in points and assists, and flat out their best player. Say what you want about him as a GM, but he was a two-time champion, gritty, clutch, and one of the greatest players ever.

 

2. Dave Bing

 

He was Detroit's first superstar. He ranks in the top 5 in both points and assists. He is a HOFer and was named one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players.

 

3. Bob Lanier

 

A HOFer and one of the best big men ever. He ranks in the Pistons' Top 10 in games, points, rebounds, blocks, and steals and holds Detroit's highest career scoring average.

 

4. Joe Dumars

 

You could make a case for Dumars being number two on the list and I wouldn't argue. He was one of the best defensive players of all-time, and, even by Jordan's own admission, did the best job defending MJ out of anyone. He was a key part of the Pistons' back-to-back titles, winning Finals MVP in 89.

 

5. Grant Hill

 

Could have gone with Laimbeer or Rodman or Billups, but Grant Hill in his time with Detroit was one of the best and most dominant players in the league. He was a superstar whose career was plagued by injuries that make you wonder, "what if". Still ranks in the top 10 on the Pistons in points, assists, and steals.