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1968-69 Season Recap

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Just 2 years after being relieved of his coaching duties Dave DeBusschere is traded to the New York Knicks for Walt Bellamy and Howard Komives in an early season trade. Without DeBusschere the Pistons would miss the playoffs for the 5th time in 6 years with a record of 32-50.

1969 Pistons

1968-69 Detroit PistonsPistons

Missed Playoffs

32-50 (.390)

6th place in NBA Eastern Division

Head Coach

Donnie Butcher (10-12)
Paul Seymour (22-38)

General Manager

Edwin Coil

Team Owner

Fred Zollner

Arena

Cobo Arena

Attendance

201,433 total
5,301 per game

1969 Draft Picks

Round Pick Player

1 4 Terry Driscoll

2 19 Willie Norwood

4 47 Ted Wierman

5 61 Steve Mix

6 75 Larry Jeffries

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Missed Playoffs

1969 Draft Picks

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