ESPN 30 for 30 - Bad Boys / Grantland's Detroit (DVD + Book)

Few teams in professional sports history elicit such a wide range of emotions as the Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Bad Boys Pistons had one of the best, and most complex, players in NBA history: Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, Rick Mahorn, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, John Salley; and the mixture of grit, professionalism and style possessed by coach Chuck Daly. Sandwiched between the Lakers and Celtics dominance of the 1980s and the Bulls run in the 1990s, the Pistons two titles in 1989 and 1990 are often viewed as a transitional period in NBA history, rather than a dynamic championship era in its own right. But for anyone who experienced the Bad Boys in action, they more than carved out their own identity, both in the league and in American popular culture. Grantland Book: Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as Detroit. From the 1980s Pistons to Bob Seger, Eminem to Miguel Cabrera, the Motor City is a rich tapestry of compelling figures, unbelievable moments and uniquely American ingenuity. This collection of essays from Grantland.com celebrates all of the above with contributions from Chuck Klosterman, Bill Barnwell, Steven Hyden, Katie Baker and many more.