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Detroit Pistons: When Tayshaun Prince Became The Ultimate Role Player

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)

Tayshaun Prince’s ascent into a bonafide NBA starter for the Detroit Pistons happened in the biggest games of his rookie season.

The Detroit Pistons drafted Tayshaun Prince with the 23rd pick in the 2002 NBA Draft.