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Detroit Pistons Fans Send Love To Tayshaun Prince
Feb 22, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Detroit Pistons Fans Send Love To Tayshaun Prince

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Jun 26, 2025 11:57 AM ET

Tayshaun Prince was once among the best players in the NBA when he played for the Detroit Pistons.

On Thursday, the Pistons made a post for their former starting forward.

Via The Detroit Pistons: "23 years ago today, we selected Tayshaun Prince with the 23rd overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft."

Many fans sent love to Prince in the comments.

@tzzz21: "Unsung hero"

@maximusWOODEN: "Prince of the Palace"

@JayScottSmith: "Joe Dumars’ best ever draft pick and it’s not even close."

@nolanbianchi: "IT’S palace time……FOR THE PRINCE"

@HunterDowney19: "The literal GOAT ""

@drh_squared: "Ngl for whatever reason he was my favorite player in my favorite lineup ever."

Prince also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics over 14 NBA seasons.

He made four All-Defensive Teams with the Pistons.


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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