NBA · Central · Detroit, Michigan, US · Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Pistons
Built on blue-collar toughness and a refusal to be outworked, the Pistons are Detroit's basketball mirror - a franchise that won championships through sheer physicality with the Bad Boys and through collective will with the 2004 team that shocked the world.
Current Leadership
Governor & Owner
Private equity billionaire Tom Gores, founder of Platinum Equity, purchased the Pistons in 2011 for $325 million. He spearheaded the franchise's move from the Palace of Auburn Hills to downtown Detroit's Little Caesars Arena in 2017, aligning the team with the city's urban revitalization. Despite significant investment, the Pistons have struggled on the court, enduring a lengthy playoff drought, though the young core led by Cade Cunningham offers hope for the future.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| J.B. Bickerstaff | Head Coach | 2024 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Rex Kalamian | Lead Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Evan Bradds | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Bill Bayno | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Pat Delany | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Jerome Allen | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Trajan Langdon | President of Basketball Operations | 2023 |
| Rob Murphy | General Manager | 2024 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Glass manufacturing magnate Bill Davidson owned the Pistons for 35 years and built the franchise into a powerhouse. Under his stewardship, the Pistons won three NBA championships (1989, 1990, 2004) and constructed the Palace of Auburn Hills, which was considered the premier arena in the NBA when it opened. Davidson passed away in 2009, and the team was eventually sold by his estate.
Owner
Karen Davidson inherited the Pistons after her husband Bill's death in 2009 and served as the team's owner during a transitional period. She sold the franchise to Tom Gores in 2011 for $325 million, ending the Davidson family's long association with the team.