Tayshaun Prince, the 6’9″ forward out of the University of Kentucky, was a diamond in the rough for the Detroit Pistons. While not blowing away the stat sheet, averaging a career 11.1 points and 45.5 shooting percentage, he made his mark in a multitude of areas.
Detroit selected him with the 23rd pick in the 2002 NBA draft, hoping to nab a proficient forward to add to the roster. Prince provided that plus more.
Prince ended up playing 12 seasons in a Piston uniform, including stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Boston Celtics.