Don’t think about whining over a hard foul when you join the Detroit Pistons On the Hardwood in this officially licensed NBA team book. The Pistons, just like the city of Detroit, were built on toughness and teamwork. In 1989 and 1990, Detroit’s “Bad Boys” hung championship banners because of that toughness. In 2004, the Pistons were champions again thanks to their team play. On the Hardwood: Detroit Pistons details the players and the coaches that built these championship teams, and the steps that are underway to return the team to glory.