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    Detroit Pistons

    Detroit PistonsConferenceEasternDivisionCentralFounded1941HistoryFort Wayne Zollner Pistons
    1941–1948
    Fort Player Pistons
    1948–1957
    Detroit Pistons
    1957–present[1][2][3]ArenaLittle Caesars ArenaLocationDetroit, MichiganTeam colorsRoyal blue, paramount, chrome, flotilla blue, white[4][5]
         Main sponsorFlagstar Bank[6]PresidentEd StefanskiGeneral managerTroy WeaverHead coachMonty WilliamsOwnershipTom GoresAffiliation(s)Grand Rapids DriveChampionships3 (1989, 1990, 2004)Conference titles7
    Western: 2 (1955, 1956)
    Eastern: 5 (1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005)Division titles9 (1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)Retired numbers12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 15, 16, 21, 32, 40)Websitewww.nba.com/pistons

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    A History Timeline About Detroit Pistons (NBA)

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    The Detroit Pistons were founded in 1941 as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, named after owner Fred Zollner's company. The team moved to Detroit in 1957 and became the Detroit Pistons. Throughout the years, the Pistons have had their fair share of success, winning three NBA Championships in 1989, 1990, and 2004. They have also been home to some of the greatest players in NBA history, such as Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, and Ben Wallace. The Pistons continue to be a competitive force in the NBA, striving for more championships and success in the future.

    Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons

    The Detroit Pistons were originally founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The team was named after Fred Zollner, the owner of a local automotive company.

    Joined the NBA

    The Pistons joined the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1949.

    Relocated to Detroit

    The team relocated to Detroit, Michigan and became the Detroit Pistons. The move was made in an effort to reach a larger market and increase the team's fan base.

    First NBA Championship

    Led by Isiah Thomas and coach Chuck Daly, the Pist

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    Encyclopedia Of Detroit

    The Pistons franchise was established in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1937. The team played in the National Basketball League under the guidance of original owner Fred Zollner. Zollner’s business manufactured pistons for automobiles, so he named his team the Fort Wayne Pistons. The team joined the National Basketball Association in 1949 and was placed in the Central Division along with Rochester, Minneapolis, Chicago, and St. Louis.

    During the 1950s, the Fort Wayne Pistons reached the NBA Finals twice, but did not win a championship. Zollner felt that his team could not compete in a small market city, so in 1957, he announced that the Pistons would move to Detroit, Michigan. Zollner kept the Pistons name because it kept with Detroit’s automotive identity. During their first four seasons in Detroit, the Pistons played in the Olympia Stadium, before relocating to Cobo Arena in 1961. From the late 1950s to the 1970s, the Pistons experienced several losing seasons; however, the team had strong individual players who became all-stars, including Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, and Bob Lanier.

    In 1974, Zollner sold the Pistons to Bill Davidson for 6 million dollars. The team relocated in 1978 to the Pontiac Silverdome. They played poorly during the late 1970s. All-S

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