Pistons fans from all over would understand how frustrating the last ten years have been. From Michael Curry to Stan Van Gundy, it’s been hard.
It’s been especially hard because of the success the Pistons had before this dreadful ten years started. Let’s look at the numbers:
- Record from 1998-2008: 487 – 301 (.618)
- Record from 2009-2018: 331 – 473 (.411)
Detroit Pistons ‘Going to work’ era ends
Former Pistons general manager Joe Dumars fired Flip Saunders the summer before the 2008-2009 season began.