Jonathan Macri brought up some of their similarities during last night’s Knicks Film School post-game show and it’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while. Check it here: https://kerry-klug.medium.com/2023-2024-knicks-2003-2004-pistons-dbb1dde1cebe
Ok, I love this Idea, although I don’t think they’re the same caliber team. And I don’t think we can win a championship without an additional roster move to bring in another star. And the 2003-4 Pistons were an anomaly. But just for fun - a here’s what you would have to believe - I present to you… The 2003-4 Pistons Redux, Starring:
Thibs as… Larry Brown
Brunson as… Chauncey Billups
Grimes as… Tayshaun Prince
RJ as… Rip Hamilton
Randle as… Rasheed Wallace
Mitch as… Ben Wallace
IQ as… Lindsey Hunter
Josh Hart as… Corliss Williamson
iHart as… Mehmet Okur
Donte as… Chucky Atkins
Deuce as… Mike James
https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DET/2004.html