From this perspective, The Palace of Auburn Hills and Pistons owner Bill Davidson were significant forces in pushing the NBA toward modernity and luxury consumption, making active contributions to the league's expansion and development.
Of course, this did not affect the Pistons' notorious reputation within the league.
After their championship victory in 1989, the Pistons' momentum reached its peak.
The team was officially given the moniker "BAD BOYS." On every night at The Palace of Auburn Hills, black skull flags would flutter, warning visiting teams of their fierce pirate-like nature.
The Detroit Pistons, with their rough defense, single-handedly altered the league's style of play.
It was the Pistons who initiated the transformation of the NBA from an offense-oriented league to a defense-oriented one.
Compared to the Lakers and Celtics, the Pistons weren't the most talented team.
They have so far not displayed the kind of dominance on the court like the Lakers and Celtics.
