Just as the case is with every NBA champion, the 2004 Detroit Pistons are spoken of in rarefied air. Nearly two decades later, one could argue that it’s the most unique title in all of sports, since it’s the only team in league history to win a championship and not produce a Hall of Famer. The lack of a clear-cut star opens the door for a question: who was its biggest factor? Some say it was the two-way prowess of Chauncey Billups; others say it was Ben Wallace’s command of the paint. But how about a moment for Detroit’s boisterous mid-season acquisition?
How would Rasheed Wallace have fared in the modern NBA?
