Summary:
Originally a company basketball team for the Zollner Machine Works Company in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Pistons trace their roots back to the very beginnings of professional basketball. Fascinating stories include how the Piston’s were responsible for having the 24 second shot clock and how they hired the first and only referee turned coach. The Detroit Pistons profiles important team contributors and personalities such as George Yardley, Dave DeBusschere, Bob Lanier, Larry Brown and Isiah Thomas.