Detroit Pistons: 5 worst free agency moves in franchise history

Here’s a look back at the five worst free agency moves and acquisitions by the Detroit Pistons in franchise history.

The Detroit Pistons are masters at blowing up their team. Forget Murphy’s Law; when it comes to head-scratching moves during free agency, few teams have mastered the art of being inept quite like the Pistons.

Free agency is a delicate balance. Unlike football or baseball, an NBA free agency signing has the ability to catapult a franchise to the top of the standings or send them plummeting to the bottom.

Choosing wisely puts your team on the brink of building a dynasty, or at the very least opens the door to numerous playoff runs.

Choose poorly, however, and your team will find itself trapped on the hamster wheel of mediocrity, usually one or two spots outside of the playoffs, and the draft lottery.

Let’s assume the Pistons suffered from some type of rare incurable free agency disease from 2008-13. Some of the worst moves in franchise history were made during this timeframe.

The Pistons have spent their fair share of time with their nose pressed against the window, hoping this is the year the team finds their golden ticket. Everyone in the Eastern Conference is one great free agency acquisition away from playing in the NBA Finals.  If you need proof, check out the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ turnaround after LeBron James returned.

Check out five of the worst free agency moves made by the Detroit Pistons in franchise history. None of them worked out as the team hoped. Some ate up cap room and negatively impacted the Detroit Pistons so badly it took the team years to recover, while others were just bonehead moves that should’ve never seen the light of day.