{"source_url": "https://pistonpowered.com", "url": "https://pistonpowered.com/2020/01/01/heres-better-decade-looking-back-detroit-pistons-2010s/", "title": "Here\u2019s to a better decade: Looking back on the Detroit Pistons 2010s", "top_image": "https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/fan/image?url=https://pistonpowered.com/wp-content/uploads/getty-images/2016/04/1189892709.jpeg&", "meta_img": "https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/fan/image?url=https://pistonpowered.com/wp-content/uploads/getty-images/2016/04/1189892709.jpeg&", "images": ["https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/fan/image?url=https://fansided.com/wp-content/assets/site_images/pistons/logo_pistonpowered-com__150x150.png&w=150&h=150", "http://b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=6035728&cv=2.0&cj=1", "https://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/themes/fansided-v5/assets/images/fansided-logo.svg", "https://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/assets/site_images/pistons/logo_pistonpowered-com__150x150.png", "https://pistonpowered.com/wp-content/themes/fansided-v5/assets/images/android-app.png", "https://pistonpowered.com/wp-content/themes/fansided-v5/assets/images/apple-app.png", "https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/fan/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpistonpowered.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgetty-images%2F2016%2F04%2F1189892709.jpeg&c=sc&w=850&h=560", "https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/fan/image?url=https://pistonpowered.com/wp-content/uploads/getty-images/2016/04/1189892709.jpeg&", "https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1578981752316085&ev=PageView&noscript=1"], "movies": [], "text": "DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 21: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after a made three point basket during a game against the Chicago Bulls on December 21, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)\n\nShould Detroit Pistons fan feel comfortable with the idea of losing? by Nicolas Henkel\n\nThe 2010s weren\u2019t too kind to the Detroit Pistons and 2020 is off to a bleak start, but here\u2019s a look back at how the Pistons can\u2019t be worse this decade.\n\nThe Detroit Pistons didn\u2019t win a playoff game the entire last decade, despite reaching the playoffs twice, so it can\u2019t get much worse in as the roaring 2020s begin.\n\nFortunately, the 2010s brought Detroit a building block in Andre Drummond. He isn\u2019t the franchise star like Blake Griffin once was in Los Angeles, but he is a solid piece that helped lead the Pistons to playoff appearances in 2016 and 2019.\n\nAcquiring Reggie Jackson was a key element for both playoff runs as he was healthy for the full season. Trading for Griffin essentially willed the Pistons to the 2019 playoffs, battling through a torn meniscus late in the season and grinding through the final three weeks and two playoff games.\n\nBut bad draft pick after bad draft pick led to an underwhelming decade for the Pistons, which their fans hope to have success like the 2000s when the Goin\u2019 to Work Pistons captured a new generation of fans\u2019 hearts.\n\nFortunately the draft is turning at the right time. Luke Kennard was a solid selection and Bruce Brown has proven to be a gem found in the second round. The 2019 selection of Sekou Doumbouya provides hope for a better decade in the 2020s.\n\nDwane Casey, Ed Stefanski and Co. are in their second year in Detroit, looking to build and develop young talent. The Pistons enter 2020 with an average age of 22.2, including the two-way players of Jordan Bone and Louis King. Looking on a macro level, there\u2019s plenty to look forward to.\n\nBut let\u2019s take one last look back at the 2010s. Here\u2019s what our staff compiled to review.\n\nWe look forward to the 2020s and are grateful that you are a part of what makes Piston Powered a great community. 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