As the franchise big man, Lanier delivered star-level scoring and rebounding — the team’s main interior force. His presence anchored both offense and defense inside.
All‑Star
Curtis Rowe
Secondary Frontcourt Scorer
37.5
High Usage
16.0
8.7
2.3
1.2 (0.6 + 0.6)
14.10
Provided a strong complementary frontcourt scoring and rebounding option alongside Lanier, giving the Pistons second‑tier inside scoring and physicality.
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Kevin Porter
Lead Ball‑handler / Playmaker
36.2
High Usage
12.6
2.3
10.2
2.0 (1.8 + 0.2)
13.55
Led the backcourt as primary distributor and transition initiator; his assist load suggests he ran much of the offense when on court.
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Eric Money
Scoring Guard / Secondary Ball‑handler
28.3
Medium Usage
13.0
2.6
4.2
1.8 (1.7 + 0.1)
10.80
Provided energetic guard scoring and rotation playmaking — a key secondary guard presence behind the main ball‑handler.
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Al Eberhard
Wing Rotation Threat
25.5
Medium Usage
9.3
4.8
1.0
1.3 (1.1 + 0.2)
8.70
A role‑wing who contributed some scoring, rebounding and modest defensive activity; likely a “3‑and‑D / energy‑wing” type in the rotation.
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Chris Ford
Perimeter Role Guard
26.8
Medium–Low Usage
8.4
3.5
3.3
2.5 (2.2 + 0.3)
8.85
Served as a rotation guard — modest scoring and steady defense (as indicated by steals) — likely spot minutes at backcourt/shooting guard.
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Archie Clark
Veteran Scoring/Backup Guard
20.1
Low Usage
7.6
1.7
2.8
0.9 (0.8 + 0.1)
6.50
Although his minutes were limited, as a veteran guard he offered veteran scoring instincts and ball‑handling; known historically as an early “crossover/dribble move” specialist.
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George Trapp
Frontcourt Depth
14.4
Low Usage
8.1
3.0
0.7
0.7 (0.4 + 0.3)
6.25
Provided front‑court depth and occasional scoring/rebounding in limited minutes; useful as a backup big body.
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Howard Porter
Frontcourt Reserve
19.8
Low Usage
8.9
3.9
0.3
0.9 (0.4 + 0.5)
7.00
As a reserve forward, added modest scoring and inside presence, giving the frontcourt rotation breadth.
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John Mengelt
Bench Guard / Spot Shooter
16.5
Low Usage
10.7
1.7
1.6
0.7 (0.6 + 0.1)
7.30
Off‑the‑bench scoring guard — offered instant offense and spacing; perhaps a “3‑point / catch-and-shoot” / scoring‑spark role. His career reputation: energetic shooter/“hustle guard.”
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Lindsay Hairston
Deep Wing Reserve
13.9
Very Low Usage
5.8
3.8
0.4
0.8 (0.4 + 0.4)
5.40
Minimal role; likely used in garbage time or very limited spot minutes — provided occasional rebounding and defense.
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Earl Williams
Deep Frontcourt Reserve
12.2
Very Low Usage
3.7
5.5
0.4
0.9 (0.5 + 0.4)
5.25
As a deep reserve center/power‑forward, he offered rebounding and size in mop-up or relief minutes.
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Terry Thomas
Emergency Reserve
4.9
Very Low Usage
2.8
1.3
0.1
0.2 (0.1 + 0.1)
2.15
Essentially a deep‑bench body — minimal impact, likely minimal minutes or end‑of-game garbage time.
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Henry Dickerson
Emergency Backcourt Reserve
6.6
Very Low Usage
1.6
0.2
0.5
0.2 (0.1 + 0.1)
1.25
Practically no role — very limited minutes and contributions.
