In 1980, Dave Bing used $80,000 of his own savings to start Bing Steel in Detroit; 22 years later, the Bing Group's revenue reached $344 million Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:13amBasketball > NBA > Detroit PistonsAthlon SportsDave Bing built a manufacturing empire after leaving the NBA. Read moreIn 1980, Dave Bing used $80,000 of his own savings to start Bing Steel in Detroit; 22 years later, the Bing Group's revenue reached $344 million