Big man is third in franchise history in points and rebounds Detroit Pistons legendary big man and Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Lanier died Tuesday at age 73 following a short illness. “The Detroit Pistons organization is deeply saddened by the passing Bob Lanier, a true legend who meant so much to the city of Detroit and to generations of Pistons fans,” said Pistons owner Tom Gore in a statement following news of the eight-time All-Star’s death. “As fierce and as dominant as Bob was on the court, he was equally kind and impactful in the community. As an ambassador…