THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS
PALACE FACTS CAPACITY: Basketball – 21,231; Hockey – 20,804; Concert and Family Shows – 6,000 to 23,000 depending on configuration.
NUMBER OF EVENTS: An annual average of 200. PROFESSIONAL TEAM: Detroit Pistons (NBA). ACREAGE: The Palace sits on 61.1 acres (2,662,717 square feet) and was cited by conservationists for its work in preserving natural wetlands areas throughout the property during the building’s construction in 1988. LEADERSHIP
The Palace of Auburn Hills, home of the Detroit Pistons (NBA) and numerous concerts, family shows, sporting events, OVERALL BUILDING AREA: 570,000 square feet. trade shows and special productions, remains one of the world’s most innovative arenas after more than 25 years. ATRIUM ADDITION: 100,000 square-foot addition which opened on September 13, 1996. The Palace has undergone more than $40 million in venue upgrades and renovations in the last three years to elevate ATRIUM HEIGHT: 117 feet. fan experience and modernize the facility. The most recent renovations conclude the three-year improvement plan UNITED SHORE CLUB WEST ADDITION: 12,000 square feet. which began under ownership of Tom Gores and Platinum Equity. A new digital renovation project took place this
summer and features a center court high-definition Palace360 scoreboard system that also includes upper-level end- NORTH PAVILION ADDITION: 65,000 square feet. PLAYERS zone boards, LED ribbon boards encircling the lower-level and upper level fascia, arena tunnel entrance digital dis- PRESIDENT’S CLUB AND ADJOINING SUITES ADDITION: 5,600 square feet. plays and audio system enhancements. Other renovations over the past three years include a complete remodeling of the lower-level and mid-level suites, construction of two larger “Party Suites” located on the club and concourse SUITES: 168 total. 157 suites overlook the arena, some as close as 16 rows from the floor. This trend started with levels, Suite Terrace upgrades, a new Concierge lounge for premium season ticket members, renovated President’s The Palace’s construction and is now widely copied in nearly every arena built today. The 100-level and 300-level Club for corporate meetings and entertaining, an updated Coors Light Cold Zone – the bar and lounge located on the suites have private concourses. There are also eight suites without arena views in the President’s Club.
East Concourse, and a newly renovated and rebranded Palace Grille. Americans with Disabilities Act concourse and 13-14 REVIEW • The Palace’s air conditioning system is powerful enough to cool 500 single-family homes or turn arena-level restroom upgrades were also made, including additional seating, and a tunnel was added in Section 101 one million gallons of water into ice. allowing for an additional direct access point to the arena level and nearby Courtside Club. Further enhancements included an updated West Atrium entrance, an expanded Pistons locker room, a newly developed entertainment • There are more than 300 miles of electrical wiring throughout the Palace. complex and locker room area, a refreshed media work room named The Matt Dobek Press Room, installation of an • The Palace has approximately 8,400 parking spaces on site. in-arena theatrical lighting system and DAS WiFi system, and a sparking Courtside Broadcast Studio. Club West, lo- cated above the West Atrium was remodeled and Club 300, a full-service open-air lounge on the third-level suite con- • The amount of concrete used in constructing The Palace is enough to pave a two-lane highway course with direct views of the arena floor was constructed. Digital menu boards and fan-engaging Twitter boards 23 miles long. on the upper arena fascia all enhance the fan experience. RECORDS
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With a collective vision to become the most moti- vating and impactful community relations platform in professional sports and entertainment in order to make a difference, inspire people and impact lives;
Palace Sports and Entertainment, the Detroit Pistons and the Come Together Foundation have combined all community relations efforts under the brand of “Come Together”. LEADERSHIP Come Together embodies the goal of utilizing the Pistons and The Palace to bring Michigan together by: During the winter holidays, Detroit Pistons play- Throughout the season, the Pistons • Celebrating those that make a positive impact through leadership and volunteerism in their own ers lead initiatives to give back to the community promote the importance of a healthy communities through the internal and external-facing Game Changers program through taking deserving youth shopping, throwing lifestyle, including exercise, nutrition • Activating NBA Cares programming throughout the community and focusing on ways to drive interest holiday parties and providing warm clothing and and mental health through Pistons Fit – including a in the sport of basketball food to those in need. 5k, basketball and exercise clinics. • Celebrating and bringing awareness to causes championed by both the Pistons Players and the Pistons Legends PLAYERS
Please visit Pistons.com/cometogether for more information on the Game Changers Program, the Come Together Foundation and all other Come Together Programming.
COME TOGETHER PROGRAMMING 13-14 REVIEW The Detroit Pistons will activate impactful programming in the community in alignment with the League-wide NBA Cares programming and in partnership with multiple corporate partners – focusing on “The Game Above All,” which introduces basketball to the community at large, military causes, fitness and wellness initiatives Dream BIG Come Together Transportation Program and greening/environmental efforts. The Detroit Pistons will host the 10th During 20 select home Pistons games organizations Annual Black History Month Event and from Detroit will receive round-trip transportation to Scholarship Competition – hosted by The Palace of Auburn Hills. Each guest will be giv- Pistons Legend Rick Mahorn – allowing local high en a ticket, t-shirt and food and beverage. With the school seniors to perform in front of prominent mission of reaching under-served, under-privileged RECORDS community members and their peers to win college and groups that have demonstrated extraordinary scholarships. impact in their community, the Pistons are commit- ted to exposing deserving youth to sports and en- tertainment. HISTORY
In partnership with Farm Bureau Insurance, the During NBA Cares Week, the Pistons, along with Detroit Pistons also opened their 31st Live, Learn Sprite, worked with the United Way to host an Open & Play Center with a renovated Library and Media Practice and Pistons Fit Clinic at Campus Martius in Center in Carver STEM on the west side of Detroit, Downtown Detroit. encouraging education amongst elementary school NBA students. Legends Literacy Program for March is Reading Month World Autism Awareness Day OVERTIME
In-game recognition took place for both veterans The Detroit Pistons, in partnership with Forgotten and active military personnel in remembrance of Harvest hosted deserving families for a Thanksgiv- On a season-long basis, the Pistons will On-going support of St. Jude Children’s Research Veteran’s Day as well as finding ways to honor ser- ing Dinner at The Palace. raise awareness for environmental and Hospital, including Greg Monroe as a national vice men and women in the community. green initiatives and lifestyles. Hoops For St. Jude Ambassador.
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LEADERSHIP THE COME TOGETHER FOUNDATION The Come Together Foundation has been directed to act as an effective tool to support the overall Come Together vision and mission by strategically collaborating with community organizations to raise awareness and provide financial support in the areas of volunteerism, youth leadership and NBA League sponsored programs. PLAYERS 13-14 REVIEW
The Detroit Pistons’ Come Together Game Changers program was launched in the 2011-12 season as an
opportunity for the community to help the Detroit Pistons recognize and reward Michigan citizens for their community service and leadership through volunteerism. RECORDS With a focused dedication on serving the community, employees from Palace Sports & Entertainment will be assisting in all Community Relations programing and The Palace will share the stories of those employees that are consistently making a difference in the Metro-Detroit community at large.
One hundred Game Changers will be invited to every Detroit Pistons home game during the 2014-15 season. To thank them for the commitment to bettering their communities, Game Changers will have the opportunity to bring three guests, receive a parking pass, special gift, and exclusive discounts for merchandise. PISTONS 50/50 PAYDAY HISTORY In the 2012-13 season, the Come Together Foundation launched Pistons 50/50 Payday, using a state-of-the-art wireless 50/50 raffle activated at every Pistons home game.
The Pistons were the first team in Detroit to implement wireless technology for in-are- na fundraising and the second team in the NBA. During each home game, one lucky fan will win 50% of the raffle’s net proceeds while the remainder is shared by a local charitable organization and the Come Together Foundation. NBA OVERTIME PISTONS ONLINE AUCTIONS At 10 select Detroit Pistons home games, the Come Together Foundation will hold online auctions – accessible by mobile device – to fundraise by offering specialized memorabilia and priceless experiences.
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LEADERSHIP
GEORGE BLAHA MARK CHAMPION AUSTIN DRAKE VINCE ELLIS FS DETROIT DETROIT SPORTS 105.1FM FS DETROIT DETROIT FREE PRESS DETROIT SPORTS 105.1FM PLAYERS
WELCOME TO THE PISTONS ACADEMY presented by adidas 13-14 REVIEW
The Pistons Academy, presented by adidas, facilitates youth basketball programs throughout the state of Michigan. These programs are designed to teach, challenge and thrill all those who participate! We VINCENT GREG KELSER PAUL KENT KEITH LANGLOIS have established programming in three areas: Instruction, Competition and Special Events. For more GOODWILL FS DETROIT FS DETROIT PISTONS.COM information and to view a listing of all our programs, visit our website at www.pistonsacademy.com or DETROIT NEWS
call us at (248) 377-8653. RECORDS INSTRUCTION: COMPETITION: SPECIAL EVENTS: Summer Camps Youth Leagues Coaching Clinics Skills Clinics 3-on-3 Tournaments Pistons Academy Awards Show All-Girl Programs Travel Team Leagues Basketball Zone HISTORY
GEO THOMAS RICK MAHORN DAVID MAYO DAVE PEMBERTON DAVID RHOADES DIRECTOR OF FAN DEVELOPMENT DETROIT SPORTS 105.1FM MLIVE MEDIA GROUP OAKLAND PRESS FS DETROIT
Geo Thomas begins his fourth year as director of the Pistons Academy,
presented by adidas, and has been facilitating youth basketball programs NBA since 1987. His innovative management style along with 20-plus years of coaching and officiating basketball has helped him build a staff of expe- rienced and energetic instructors. OVERTIME
AARON SMITH PROGRAM MANAGER BRENDAN SAVAGE CHRIS ELI WILES Aaron Smith enters his 14th year with the organization and brings a high MLIVE MEDIA GROUP WASIELEWSKI PISTONS BROADCASTING level of energy to every Pistons Academy, presented by adidas, program. FS DETROIT Smith also has 13 years of high school coaching experience and has been working camps for 11 years. He is an excellent public speaker and emcees numerous Detroit Pistons events.
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GEORGE BLAHA MARK CHAMPION PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER RADIO PLAY-BY-PLAY
A local broadcasting icon and one of the most recognizable personalities in Mark Champion enters 21st season with the Detroit Pistons as the radio Detroit and the NBA, George Blaha begins his 39th consecutive season as voice in 2014-15. He functions in this capacity when George Blaha is han- the television and radio play-by-play voice of the Detroit Pistons in 2014-15. dling television duties for the Pistons. Champion first joined the Pistons The “Voice of the Pistons” is the longest tenured play-by-play announcer in organization in 1992 sharing the airwaves with Blaha until the end of the LEADERSHIP the State of Michigan. Blaha brings a high-energy style to go with his exten- 1995-96 season. He rejoined the organization for the 2001-02 season in his sive basketball knowledge and demonstrates a true passion for Pistons new capacity. basketball. His trademark colloquialisms such as, “two and twenty-two to play”, “a high glass gun that goes” and “count that baby and a foul” have thrilled Pistons fans of all ages for over three decades. A radio veteran who brings 40-plus years of sports broadcasting experience to the microphone, Champion served as the radio voice of the Detroit Lions, a post he held for 16 seasons. He Blaha, an inductee into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008, has been the recipient of many industry has also served as the voice of Michigan State Men’s Basketball and has worked in three Winter Olympics
awards, including the Ty Tyson Award for broadcasting excellence by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Games. PLAYERS Association in 2002 and Michigan Sports Broadcaster of the Year from the National Sportscasters and Sports Writers Association in 2003 and 2007. In addition to his duties with the Pistons and Lions, Champion handled television play-by-play duties for the Blaha handles play-by-play duties on either television or radio for all 82 regular-season games plus pre and Detroit Fury of the Arena Football League (AFL). Most recognized among NFL announcing circles for his work post-season games on FS Detroit and Detroit Sports 105.1 FM - the Pistons flagship stations. In addition to with the Lions and earlier with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Champion serves as the voice for Disney asking the Super Bowl MVP “Where are you going next?”
his Pistons responsibilities, Blaha has handled play-by-play duties for Michigan State Football since 1971. 13-14 REVIEW In 2002, he was made an honorary alumnus of Michigan State University and in 2008, named an honorary member of the Spartan S Letterman’s Club. A Muncie, Indiana native, Champion resides in Lake Orion.
During the Pistons off-season, Blaha stays active as a Pistons ambassador making appearances at char- itable and community events. His annual “High Hopes” golf outing for the Vista Maria home for abused
young women in the metropolitan area, has raised nearly $1 million for the charity. He is also the honorary chairman of the annual golf outing for the St. Louis Center for the developmentally disabled. Blaha serves as spokesman and fundraiser for the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society, benefiting neglected and abused animals RECORDS in the City of Detroit. In addition, Blaha is actively involved with the Inkster Legends free youth basketball camp and the Detroit Roadrunners youth basketball club. RICK MAHORN Born in Detroit, Blaha was raised in Marshalltown, Iowa and Grayling, Michigan. He graduated with a B.A. RADIO ANALYST in economics from Notre Dame University and earned an MBA from the University of Michigan. George and his wife, Mary, reside in Troy and Gaylord with their dog Misty, a Vizsla. Rick Mahorn begins his 13th season as a color analyst for the Pistons radio broadcast network. Mahorn brings his extensive NBA experience and joins HISTORY George Blaha and Mark Champion to deliver insightful commentary during GREG KELSER all 82 regular-season games. TELEVISION ANALYST Following an 18-year NBA playing career, Mahorn served as head coach of the Rockford Lightning of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the 1999-00 season. He led the Lightning to a 15-7 overall record and the American Conference title, which
Greg Kelser joins George Blaha for his 18th season as television analyst on earned them a No. 2 seed in the 2000 CBA Playoffs. Mahorn’s coaching excellence was recognized in two NBA FS Detroit. Kelser has worked Pistons games on television and radio since CBA Coach-of-the-Month Awards. He then joined the coaching staff of the Atlanta Hawks under Lon Kruger 1988. He has established himself as a veteran NBA color commentator during the 2001-02 season. working the past 22 seasons for the Pistons’ cable partners. In addition to his analytical duties, Kelser also lends his expertise during segments of the In 2005, Mahorn joined the Detroit Shock coaching staff, helping take the team to a seventh straight playoff pre-game show. appearance and third WNBA Championship. In 2009, three games into the WNBA season, Mahorn took over OVERTIME the head coaching position after Bill Laimbeer resigned and led the Shock to the Eastern Conference Finals Kelser worked six seasons with PASS Sports prior to his FS Detroit engagement. He served as the Pistons in its last season in Detroit before relocating to Tulsa, OK. color commentator for WWJ radio during home games from 1988-93 and has also worked on collegiate television broadcasts in a variety of settings, including the NCAA tournament. Mahorn was drafted by the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) in the second round of the 1980 NBA Draft. He came to Detroit prior to the 1985-86 season and helped the franchise win its first championship as a member A former All-American and Academic All-American at Michigan State University, Kelser, along with Earvin of the original “Bad Boys” team in 1988-89. He also earned All-NBA second team defensive honors that “Magic” Johnson, captained the Spartans to the 1979 NCAA Championship. He was drafted by the Pistons in season. He later had a second stint with the Pistons from 1996-98. 1979 and played in Detroit until he was traded to the Seattle Supersonics for Vinnie Johnson. A Hartford, CT, native, Mahorn was a four-year letter winner at Hampton Institute (VA). He was a three-time An active member in his community, Kelser conducts several basketball camps during the summer and is NCAA Division II and NAIA All-American and owned 18 school records. He graduated with a degree in involved in various charities throughout the state of Michigan. business administration in 1980.
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ACTIVE MEMBERS FOX Sports Detroit ...... Rod Allen, George Blaha, Ken Daniels, Jason Dizik, Mario Impemba, Trevor Thompson FOX Sports 1 ...... Jon Paul Morosi WDIV-TV ...... Bernie Smilovitz, Jamie Edmonds, Rob Parker WJBK-TV ...... Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski
WXYZ-TV ...... Tom Leyden, Brad Galli, Ed Fernandez Detroit City TV ...... Tommy Morris WXMI-TV ...... Paul Cicchini WNMO-TV ...... Chase Numbers Comcast ...... Vicki Foley, John Thiede LEADERSHIP Big Ten Network ...... Josh Hakala Fox Soccer ...... Josh Hakala Farmington TV-10 ...... Don Carter, Rich Kincaide Omni TV ...... Dan York LCPS-TV ...... Steve Miller WMGC-FM ...... George Blaha, Mark Champion, Tom Mazawey
WXYT-AM/FM & WWJ-AM ...... Jim Brandstatter, Dan Dickerson, Terry Foster, Ken Kal, Dan Miller PLAYERS WJR-AM ...... Frank Beckmann, George Blaha, Gus Ganakas, Matt Steigenga, Jayson Strayhorn, Will Tieman WDTK-AM ...... Ron Cameron WTKA-AM ...... Al Fellhauer WPON-AM ...... Ron Cameron
WONN-AM ...... Jim Hendrick 13-14 REVIEW WMIC-AM/FM & WTGV-AM ...... George Benko, Robert Benko WPKR-FM ...... Robert Williams WSDP-FM ...... Bill Keith WPHS-FM ...... Jeremy Olstyn Spartan Sports Network ...... George Blaha, Gus Ganakas, Wendy Hart, Drew Sharp, Matt Steigenga, Jason Strayhorn, Will Tieman Michigan Radio Network ...... Terry Moore
Metro Networks ...... TerryMoore (pictured above) RECORDS Fox Sports Radio ...... Ron Angel This group is among the most diverse and Independent Radio ...... Robert Williams technically-trained performers in the NBA. Canadian Press Audio & Clear Channel . . Charlie Lemmex Student Broadcast Foundation ...... Thom Lengyel, Ken Kolb, Thomas Skinner WDBC-Dragon Broadcasting ...... Roger Smith Adrian Radio ...... Matthew Sisoler Bedford Radio ...... Mickey Kent HISTORY Madonna Radio ...... Jeremy Otto Brother Rice Radio ...... Dan McCarville, Grant Froling
De La Salle Radio ...... Andrew Chmura, Griffin Schroeder Detnews.com ...... Bob Wojnowski Freep.com ...... Anthony Fenech, Drew Sharp MLive.com ...... Josh Hakala, James Schmehl (pictured at left) OTHER MEDIA ...... Mike Alberts, Bill Axtell, Bryan Bender, Paul Carey, Paul Chapman, John Conroy, NBA Elizabeth Crenshaw, Richard Curbelo, John Cwikla, Zachary Damon, Dennis Davidson, The best cheer stunt team and tumblers in the William Davis, Robert Dempster, Robert Dorogi, Anne Doyle, Candy Ebling, Bill Eisner, state of Michigan. This team has a style that is Rich Eldridge, Ben Eriksson, Cameron Evans, John Fountain, Blake Froling, Bill extreme and energetic. Fundaro, Frank Garza, Dan Graschuck, Steve Hagar, Scott Harrison, Buck Jerzy, Ronnie Kadykowski, Mickey Kent, Dick Kernen, Don Kremer, Ray Lane, Vito LoPiccolo, Mark Lewkowicz, Laura Loviska, Bruce Martyn, Frank Mazzella, Dominic Menzo,
Scott Morganroth, Larry Paladino, Melinda Ann Prince, Steve Purdy, Jim Rein, OVERTIME Tom Ryan, Trayan Q. Samuel, Steve Stuckey, Art Vuolo, Alan Watson, Carol Yerby, Jonathan Yinger, Eli Zaret OFFICERS President: ...... Vicki Foley Vice President: ...... Jim Rein (pictured at left) Secretary: ...... Sherrie Handrinos The most talented rhythmic musicians in Treasurer: ...... Bill Wischman Michigan. The group is rock ‘n’ roll, edgy, Sergeant-at-Arms: ...... Bill Harrington energetic and captivating. Executive Director: ...... George Eichorn Marketing Director: ...... Bill Harrington
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Hooper is a fan-friendly entertaining mascot who cheers, engages, dances, and stunts LEADERSHIP during halftime, timeouts and quarter breaks. PLAYERS 13-14 REVIEW
(pictured above) RECORDS This group is made up of high-flying acrobatic trampoline dunking specialists that are athletic, energetic and fit. HISTORY
Mason is the Pistons in-game emcee who (pictured at left) announces player intros, in-game PA reads D-Town is a group of urban hip-hop street and game announcements.
dancers skilled in break dancing, popping, NBA locking and jitting. OVERTIME
(pictured at left) The MOB Squad is a diverse hip-hop youth dance team that is made up of street and studio-trained dancers.
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