Detroit Pistons players and history
561 players have played for the Detroit Pistons franchise from 1948–49 to 2025–26. Before today's name it played as the Fort Wayne Pistons (1948–1957). Joe Dumars played the most seasons for the club (14, 1985–1999).
Most seasons with the Pistons
| # | Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | All-Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Joe Dumars | SG/PG | 1985–1999 | 14 | 6 |
| 2 |  Isiah Thomas | PG | 1981–1994 | 13 | 12 |
| 3 |  Bill Laimbeer | C/PF | 1981–1994 | 13 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tayshaun Prince | SF | 2002–2013, 2014–15 | 12 | — |
| 5 |  Lindsey Hunter | PG/SG | 1993–2000, 2003–2008 | 12 | — |
| 6 |  Bob Lanier | C | 1970–1980 | 10 | 8 |
| 7 |  Rip Hamilton | SG/SF | 2002–2012 | 10 | 3 |
| 8 | Vinnie Johnson | SG/PG | 1981–1991 | 10 | — |
| 9 |  John Long | SG/SF | 1978–1986, 1988–89, 1990–91 | 10 | — |
| 10 |  Ben Wallace | C/PF | 2000–2006, 2009–2012 | 9 | 4 |
| 11 |  Dave Bing | PG | 1966–1975 | 9 | 7 |
| 12 |  Chauncey Billups | PG | 2002–2009, 2013–14 | 8 | 5 |
| 13 |  Andre Drummond | C | 2012–2020 | 8 | 2 |
| 14 |  Terry Dischinger | SF/SG | 1964–1972 | 8 | 3 |
| 15 |  Jason Maxiell | PF/C | 2005–2013 | 8 | — |
| 16 |  Dennis Rodman | PF/SF | 1986–1993 | 7 | 2 |
| 17 |  Dave DeBusschere | PF/SF | 1962–1969 | 7 | 8 |
| 18 |  Larry Foust | PF/C | 1950–1957 | 7 | 8 |
| 19 |  Kent Benson | C | 1979–1986 | 7 | — |
| 20 | Chris Ford | SG | 1972–1979 | 7 | 1 |
| 21 |  Rodney Stuckey | SG/PG | 2007–2014 | 7 | — |
| 22 |  Eddie Miles | PG/SG | 1963–1970 | 7 | 1 |
| 23 |  Terry Tyler | SF | 1978–1985 | 7 | — |
| 24 | Chuck Noble | SG | 1955–1962 | 7 | 1 |
| 25 |  Grant Hill | SF | 1994–2000 | 6 | 7 |
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Pistons players in 2025–26
The 12 best-known players on the club in 2025–26: Jalen Duren (C, 4 seasons with the Pistons), Cade Cunningham (PG, 5 seasons with the Pistons), Ausar Thompson (SF/SG, 3 seasons with the Pistons), Tobias Harris (PF/SF, 5 seasons with the Pistons), Jaden Ivey (SG, 4 seasons with the Pistons), Isaiah Stewart (C/PF, 6 seasons with the Pistons), Duncan Robinson (SF/SG, 1 season with the Pistons), Caris LeVert (SG, 1 season with the Pistons), Paul Reed (PF, 2 seasons with the Pistons), Wendell Moore Jr. (SG, 2 seasons with the Pistons), Kevin Huerter (SG/SF, 1 season with the Pistons) and Bobi Klintman (PF/SF, 2 seasons with the Pistons).
Old names and cities
- Fort Wayne Pistons: 1948–1957
- Detroit Pistons: today's name.
Every season under an old name counts for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Grid and on the played-for-both lists.
Played for both the Pistons and…
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Each list has every player who played for both clubs, with his seasons for each. All NBA team pairs
Detroit Pistons: questions
How many players have played for the Detroit Pistons?
561, counting every player whose Wikipedia infobox lists at least one NBA season with the franchise, from 1948–49 to 2025–26, under any of its names.
Who has played the most seasons for the Pistons?
Joe Dumars, with 14 NBA seasons (1985–1999), ahead of Isiah Thomas (13) and Bill Laimbeer (13).
Which team shares the most players with the Pistons?
The Hawks: 99 players played for both. The fewest: the Pelicans, with 21.
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