Still haunted by the Darko disaster

Every time the 2003 draft comes up, it’s like ripping off a Band-Aid for Pistons fans. Passing on Melo for Darko? That’s a franchise-altering airball! Imagine ‘Melo’s scoring punch next to Mr. Big Shot and the Wallaces—dynasty talk, not just one ring. Darko barely left a footprint, while Carmelo turned into a walking bucket. How different would the league look if Detroit hadn’t whiffed? Which draft miss still stings the most for you? #Sports #Basketball #Pistons

Detroit, Michigan • 2025-08-27

Paul Marszalek

jf they drafted melo they never would of traded for sheed. the team would have been different and I'm not sure they get 1 title. sheed was a perfect fit with our lineup.

08-27

Battle Creek, Michigan

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Todd D

Carmelo would not have mixed well with Larry Brown/Pistons playing DEFENSE. Carmelo can score a lot of points but was one of the WORST defensive small forwards and did not care about defense. He would not have been starting over Prince or Hamilton which probably would have caused issues with his ego. And the Pistons still won an NBA championship, was in the finals the next year, and made playoffs multiple years until Dumars screwed up trading Billups for Iverson.

10-20

Lansing, MI

Carlos Williams sr

Yes we blew it not getting Carmelo even if we did win a championship He would of been Our 1St Round Pick instead of Damn Darko

09-15

Inkster, MI

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