| Grant Hill |
Primary Wing Creator (1.1) |
38.3 |
High (1.2) |
19.9 |
6.4 |
5.0 |
2.7 |
89.76 |
Primary offensive initiator and oversized playmaker, Hill immediately operated as much more than a scoring wing, regularly handling the ball and creating advantages from the perimeter. His 5.0 assists and 1.8 steals reflected the all-around responsibility Detroit placed on him, while contemporary coverage emphasized how quickly his versatility made him the centerpiece of the rebuilding Pistons. Sports Illustrated coverage |
Rookie of the Year (1995, co-winner); All-Star (1995); All-Rookie First Team (1995) |
| Joe Dumars |
Franchise Floor General (1.1) |
38.0 |
High (1.2) |
18.1 |
2.4 |
5.5 |
1.2 |
71.81 |
Veteran backcourt organizer who had to expand his playmaking responsibilities as Detroit’s guard rotation shifted, Dumars increasingly functioned as the team’s stabilizing decision-maker. His 5.5 assists were a notable change in emphasis, and reporting on the season specifically noted that injuries and Houston’s emergence pushed Dumars into a larger point-forward style role. NBA.com retrospective on Dumars |
All-Star (1995) |
| Terry Mills |
Stretch-Power Scoring Hub (1.05) |
34.9 |
Medium (1.1) |
15.5 |
7.8 |
2.2 |
1.4 |
62.14 |
Stretch-power forward whose outside shooting pulled opposing bigs away from the paint, Mills gave Detroit unusual spacing for a 1990s frontcourt. He was also a genuine rebounding presence, and his 1.5 made threes per game complemented a broader inside-out scoring role rather than making him a stationary perimeter specialist. Land of Basketball game coverage |
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| Oliver Miller |
Playmaking Interior Big (1.05) |
24.3 |
Medium (1.1) |
8.5 |
7.4 |
1.5 |
2.7 |
46.43 |
Playmaking interior big whose unusual combination of size, touch and passing made him valuable beyond conventional center duties, Miller split frontcourt work with Mark West and provided legitimate rim protection. Detroit coverage also showed the frustration surrounding his conditioning, but the coaching staff continued to trust his skill enough to give him meaningful minutes. Los Angeles Times coverage |
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| Allan Houston |
Movement-Shooting Specialist (1.05) |
26.3 |
Medium (1.1) |
14.5 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
1.0 |
45.97 |
Movement shooter who emerged from an uneven opening stretch into one of Detroit’s most dangerous perimeter weapons, Houston’s season was defined by a dramatic late surge. His 42.4% three-point shooting became especially damaging when defenses had to account for Hill and Dumars, giving Detroit a reliable weak-side scoring threat with genuine shot-making range. ESPN player coverage |
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| Mark West |
Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.05) |
23.0 |
Low (1.0) |
7.5 |
6.1 |
0.3 |
1.9 |
33.18 |
Rim-protecting center who supplied Detroit with a more traditional interior presence, West did much of his work around the basket rather than stretching the floor. His 1.5 blocks and 2.4 offensive rebounds per game point to a role built around paint deterrence, second chances and physical screening rather than offensive creation. StatMuse player context |
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| Lindsey Hunter |
Point-of-Attack Disruptor (1.05) |
22.5 |
Medium (1.1) |
7.5 |
1.8 |
3.8 |
1.4 |
33.50 |
Point-of-attack guard whose value came from pressure defense and quickness as much as scoring, Hunter was being developed as a long-term backcourt piece before injuries disrupted his season. The defensive instincts were already apparent, with his 1.2 steals per game helping compensate for inconsistent perimeter shooting. Detroit Pistons community analysis |
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| Johnny Dawkins |
Veteran Table-Setter (1.0) |
23.4 |
Low (1.0) |
6.5 |
2.3 |
4.1 |
1.0 |
27.80 |
Veteran table-setter who gave Detroit a steady hand at point guard, Dawkins was relied upon for organization rather than volume scoring. His 4.1 assists in limited usage reflected a pass-first approach, while his experience helped stabilize a young backcourt during a season in which Detroit repeatedly changed its guard combinations. Duke Basketball Report retrospective |
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| Rafael Addison |
Veteran Wing Stabilizer (1.0) |
22.5 |
Low (1.0) |
8.3 |
3.1 |
1.4 |
1.0 |
27.60 |
Veteran wing stabilizer who supplied Detroit with competent two-way minutes without demanding possessions, Addison was primarily a connective piece between the team’s main creators and its second unit. His ability to play either forward spot allowed Detroit to keep experienced size on the floor, although his season ultimately ended with his release in April. Reddit Pistons discussion |
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| Mark Macon |
Defensive Combo-Guard Reserve (1.0) |
13.1 |
Low (1.0) |
5.0 |
1.4 |
1.1 |
1.2 |
17.40 |
Defensive combo-guard reserve whose quick hands remained a useful part of his game, Macon struggled to translate his college scoring reputation into consistent NBA offense. His 1.2 steals in limited minutes suggest where his immediate value lay, while contemporary basketball discussion has long noted the gap between his Temple scoring pedigree and his unreliable perimeter shot. |
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| Negele Knight |
Backup Floor Organizer (1.0) |
15.1 |
Low (1.0) |
4.1 |
1.3 |
2.6 |
0.6 |
17.20 |
Backup floor organizer who arrived late in the season and was used primarily to keep the offense moving, Knight was not asked to carry a scoring burden. His strongest contribution was simple ball distribution and occasional defensive activity, with Detroit giving him spot starts while navigating an unsettled point-guard rotation. Land of Basketball game coverage |
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| Eric Leckner |
Interior Rotation Big (1.0) |
10.9 |
Low (1.0) |
3.9 |
3.1 |
0.2 |
0.6 |
15.60 |
Interior rotation big who provided straightforward size behind West, Leckner’s minutes were centered on screens, rebounding and occupying the paint rather than offensive creation. The limited offensive workload was consistent with a reserve role, while his 3.1 rebounds in under 11 minutes indicate a useful presence on the glass when Detroit needed another body inside. Basketball-Reference roster context |
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| Bill Curley |
Developmental Frontcourt Piece (1.0) |
11.2 |
Low (1.0) |
2.7 |
2.3 |
0.5 |
0.8 |
12.60 |
Developmental frontcourt piece who was still learning the demands of the professional game, Curley saw sporadic minutes behind Detroit’s established forwards. His role was largely functional—rebound, defend, screen and make the simple pass—rather than one built around post touches or perimeter creation. Reddit Pistons discussion |
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| Ivano Newbill |
Energy Forward Reserve (1.0) |
9.7 |
Low (1.0) |
1.2 |
2.4 |
0.5 |
0.7 |
9.60 |
Energy forward reserve whose physical size gave Detroit some frontcourt depth, Newbill’s contribution was primarily effort-based rather than offensive. He grabbed 1.2 offensive rebounds in limited minutes, a useful indicator of the activity Detroit expected from him, before being waived near the end of the season. StatMuse player context |
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| Walter Bond |
Deep-Reserve Guard (1.0) |
10.2 |
Low (1.0) |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.4 |
0.2 |
9.20 |
Deep-reserve guard used sparingly after joining Detroit during the season, Bond’s minutes were mostly about filling backcourt gaps rather than running a defined offensive package. The 1.4 assists in only 10.2 minutes suggest a willingness to move the ball, but his opportunity was too small for a larger role to develop. GopherHole player retrospective |
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| Mike Peplowski |
Emergency Interior Reserve (1.0) |
3.5 |
Low (1.0) |
1.8 |
0.5 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
5.40 |
Emergency interior reserve whose brief appearances were essentially roster-depth minutes, Peplowski was brought in on short-term contracts as Detroit managed its center rotation. His six-game sample was far too small for a meaningful offensive role, leaving him primarily as insurance behind the established bigs. |
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| Team Totals |
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240.6 |
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98.2 |
38.6 |
22.8 |
13.7 |
525.19 |
Detroit’s rotation combined a rookie-led wing attack with veteran playmaking, perimeter shooting and conventional interior defense. The roster’s biggest structural issue was the lack of a consistently reliable primary point guard, which pushed additional creation duties onto Hill and Dumars while the frontcourt relied heavily on Mills, Miller and West for spacing, rebounding and rim protection. |
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