Every NBA Franchise’s All-Time Starting 5

15. Detroit Pistons: Isiah Thomas-Chauncey Billups-Joe Dumars-Rasheed Wallace-Ben Wallace

6th Man: Bill Laimbeer

If this exercise stretched to a 10-man roster, the Pistons would be one of the front-runners for the title. Guys like Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Dennis Rodman, Vinnie Johnson and Mark Aguirre are left off the team because there simply aren’t enough spots available. Thomas and Billups both brought a different style to the team, but their shared level of competitiveness would allow them to work together smoothly in the backcourt. We know first hand how great Ben and Sheed play together, and their ability to guard bigs and switch onto guards seamlessly provides tremendous value. Laimbeer adds a veteran presence off the bench, and an extra defender to match up with all of the great bigs in league history. Likely the shortest lineup out of all the teams, the All-Time Pistons would have to make up for their lack of size with their signature grit and toughness.