Editor’s Note: Steve wrote this piece for the 10-year anniversary of the Chauncey Billups trade, then went on vacation and the system ate the scheduling. Couple days late, still great. Enjoy.
On November 3, 2008, a date which will live in infamy, the Detroit Pistons traded Chauncey Billups to the Denver Nuggets for Allen Iverson. The franchise hasn’t been the same since.
In the decade that has followed, the Pistons have seen six coaches and more than 80 different players revolve through their doors. They’ve changed ownership and arenas.