Crossing Lines: Who played for both the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls

Crossing Enemy Lines: A look at players who have played for the Pistons and the Bulls

DETROIT, IL - JANUARY 21: Detroit Pistons Guard Allan Houston (L) drives past Chicago Bulls Forward Dennis Rodman (R) in the fourth quarter of their NBA game 21 January at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Bulls won 111-96. (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Len Chappell

Another original Bull, Len Chappell actually played for the Bulls prior to coming to the Pistons the following season (with a stop in Cincinnati in between). Known more for his stellar college play, Chappell was the ACC tournaments all-time leading scorer for over 50 years until he was passed by J.J. Reddick.

Chappell would only play 19 games with the Bulls, posting averages of 4.9 points and 2.0 rebounds before being shipped to the Royals. During the 1966-1967 season, he would play 10 games for the Royals before being traded to the Pistons. Appearing in 57 games for the Pistons, Chappell posted averages of 10.0 points and 6.1 rebounds.

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Chappell was a former All-Star, making the team in his second season in the league. Funny enough this was another season e would be traded mid-season. This would happen to the 6’8” center four times in his career. From 1962 to 1971 Chappell appeared in games for eight teams before moving over to the ABA for the final year of his career.

More of a journeyman than anything else Chappell will always be known for his college success more than anything else. As a former two-time ACC Player of the Year and consensus All-American, this is not the worst legacy to leave behind.

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