Special Sub-Topic: Bad Boy Pistons Authored by: acidclown Sub-topic of: Detroit Pistons

Who did the Pistons defeat in the 1989 finals to win the NBA championship?

Los Angeles Lakers. Having lost to the Lakers in the 1988 NBA Finals, the Pistons entered the 1989 Finals determined to get revenge. They did so emphatically, sweeping the Lakers in four games.

Who did Detroit acquire mid 1988-89 season, in the trade that sent Adrian Dantley and a first round draft pick to Dallas?

Mark Aguirre. Aguirre went to Detroit as a three time All-Star and quality scorer. Well known for his bad attitude, he was soon put in his place by the other Bad Boys on the team, especially Bill Laimbeer, and quickly became an integral member of the Pistons.

Which of these did not happen to Detroit in the 1988-89 season?

They had two players named on the All-NBA First Team.. The Pistons actually had no players named in the All-NBA First, Second, or Third Teams that season. Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman were however, named on the All-Defensive First Team.

Who was named MVP of the 1988-89 NBA Finals?

Joe Dumars. Joe Dumars, the nice guy of the Bad Boys, stepped out of Isiah's shadows with an intense finals series at both ends of the court. He averaged 27.3 points a game and played tough defense in the series.

Which 1989 championship winning Pistons player, was lost to the team before the 1989-90 season through the NBA expansion draft?

Rick Mahorn. Mahorn was Detroit's starting power forward in 1988-89. He was swooped on by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1989 expansion draft. The expansion draft allowed new NBA franchises Minnesota and the Orlando Magic to select unprotected NBA players to build their teams. It came as a shock to everyone to lose him so unexpectedly.

The baddest of the Bad Boys was Bill Laimbeer. What number did he wear for the Pistons?

40. Laimbeer was one of the most hated players in NBA history. Often compared to a common street thug, he famously had punch-ups with some of the leagues highest profile players. He was also one of the best rebounding centers of the 80s, leading the league in 1985-86.

Which teams did the Pistons defeat in the playoffs, on their way to the 1989-90 championship?

Indiana, New York, Chicago, Portland. Detroit made easy work of the Pacers and the Knicks, but were taken to seven games by the emerging Bulls. They then defeated the Trail Blazers 4-1 in the finals.

Who was named MVP of the 1990 finals?

Isiah Thomas. Isiah was one of the greatest point guards of the 80s. He averaged 27.6 pints, 7 assists, and 5.2 rebounds through the 1990 finals.

Who led the Pistons in rebounding through the 1989-90 regular season?

Dennis Rodman. Rodman finished 11th in the NBA with 9.7 rebounds per game, just ahead of Laimbeer who was 12th with 9.6 per game. Rodman was named NBA defensive player of the year that season. He later led the NBA in rebounding in seven straight seasons, and collected a further three championship rings with the Chicago Bulls.

Legend has it that following the Pistons 4-3 NBA Finals loss to the Lakers in 1988, Isiah Thomas ans Bill Laimbeer snuck into the Lakers' locker room and stole what?

A bottle of champagne. They stole the champagne because they felt they deserved the championship. They drank it while showering and vowed to win the championship the next year.