Orlando — As 2019 arrives, it’s a good time to take a look at the Pistons from the past year. By any measure, it was a staggering 12 months, with a complete overhaul of the front office, a new coaching staff and the arrival of the new franchise player in Blake Griffin.
There was optimism and intrigue in getting Griffin, a five-time All-Star and key piece in the Clippers’ success during their heyday. It was a bold move by Pistons owner Tom Gores, but it hasn’t paid immediate dividends, as their record was 35-46 in the calendar year.