With 17 games left in the regular season, the Detroit Pistons are in an unfamiliar position. They’re one of the three worst teams in the NBA, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 1993 when they landed the third overall pick. That selection, of course, ended up being Grant Hill, who is perhaps the single most talented player to suit up for Detroit since.
The Pistons are not only trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets for top lottery odds, but they’re in a battle with the tanktastic Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder for their coveted spot in the top three.