37-45 (.451)
Arena
Attendance
522,063 total
12,733 per game
12,733 per game
1983 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
55
Erich Santifer
4
78
Steve Bouchie
6
124
Derek Perry
Kelly Tripuka and Isiah Thomas continued to provide the foundation of the future by average over 20 points per game. However, the Pistons struggled to post a 37-45, as management decided to get tougher by acquiring Bill Laimbeer from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following the season the Pistons would hire a new coach in Chuck Daly to lead the young team.