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2012–13 PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 319 LEADERSHIP PLAYERS 11–12 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY NBA OVERTIME long. one miles turn 23 or highway homes two-lane a single-family pave Palace. to 500 the cool to enough site. is on throughout enough Palace 5,600 square feet. spaces wiring The powerful is parking electrical of constructing 8,400 system THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS AUBURN OF PALACE THE in miles used 65,000 square feet. 300 570,000 square feet. conditioning approximately than concrete 12,000 square feet. air 2012–13 PALACE SEATING CONFIGURATION SEATING PALACE 2012–13 (NBA). Detroit Pistons of has An annual average of 200. An annual average 100,000 square-foot addition which opened on September 13, 1996. 100,000 square-foot addition more 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 321 MEDIA GUIDE PISTONS DETROIT 2012–13 117 feet. are Palace’s Palace amount – 22,076; Hockey – 20,804; Concert and Family Shows – 6,000 to 23,000 depending on configuration. and Family Shows – 6,000 to Hockey – 20,804; Concert Basketball – 22,076; The Palace sits on 61.1 acres (2,662,717 square feet) and was cited by conservationists for its work in (2,662,717 square feet) and was cited by conservationists The Palace sits on 61.1 acres million gallons of water into ice. The There The The

175 total. 164 suites overlook the arena, some as close as 16 rows from the floor. This trend started with some as close as 16 rows from the floor. This trend started 175 total. 164 suites overlook the arena, OVERALL BUILDING AREA: ATRIUM ADDITION: ATRIUM HEIGHT: CLUB WEST ADDITION: COMCAST PAVILION ADDITION: SUITES ADDITION: PRESIDENT’S CLUB AND ADJOINING SUITES: The first level and the third is now widely copied in nearly every arena built today. The Palace’s construction and views in the President’s Club concourses. There are also eight suites without arena level suites each have private views in the Courtside Club. and three suites without arena • • • • NUMBER OF EVENTS: TEAM: PROFESSIONAL ACREAGE: in 1988. areas throughout the property during the building’s construction preserving natural wetlands PALACE FACTS PALACE CAPACITY: - - - - - magazine and won the award magazine and won the honor in 1992. Performance Pollstar . With the cost of the building and every dollar spent on addi Pollstar The Palace of Auburn Hills, home of the Detroit Pistons (NBA) and numerousThe Palace of Auburn Hills, events, trade shows and special productions, stillconcerts, family shows, sporting innovative arenas after more than 24 years. remains one of the world’s most $141.5 million in venue upgrades since its open The Palace has undergone roughly under ownership of and Platinum Equity ining in 1988. In its first season and “Best New Concert Venue” by seven times. It has also earned 10 “Arena of the Year” nominations from Since its inception, The Palace has hosted almost every major touring concert act. Performance the world’sone of reputation as its uphold to Palace continues financed, The privately and improvements being tions premier sports and entertainment venues. Overall, The Palace has been nominated “Arena of the Year” 10 times by Conceptualized and built in 1987–88 by Arena Associates, consisting of Pistons managing partner William Davidson,William partner managing Pistons of consisting Associates, Arena by 1987–88 in built and Conceptualized was immediately recognized as an all-encompassing enter along with David Hermelin and Robert Sosnick, The Palace oneAfter just in 1988. when it opened concert facilities the nation’s top and it quickly became one of tainment venue publications, being named “New Venue of the Year” byseason, The Palace was honored by two entertainment trade exclusive entrance into the arena. The pavilion’s concourse level created a dramatic new grand entrance/lobby, whichexclusive entrance into the arena. The pavilion’s concourse areanew The area. retail new a and windows office box additional space, concourse additional with guests provides with café areas featuring Buffalo Wild Wings, Hungry Howies,also increased dining options and amenities in The Palace is the luxurious Pistons VIP Club.Tubby’s and the Red Bull Bar. The upper level of the pavilion The project also included a 65,000 square-foot expansion of the North Entrance, named the North Pavilion, which openedNorth the North Entrance, named the The project also included a 65,000 square-foot expansion of of exclusive club/suites. The President’s Club, which openedApril 2006. The pavilion’s lower level is home to the other set acces is It feet. square 1,000 averaging suites private luxury eight and area club/bar central a boasts 2006, February in a tunnel entrance leading to 100 level suite corridor and ansible via a private entrance in the North Pavilion and through The Palace’s largest enhancement project since its opening began in 2005. The $30 million expansion included theThe Palace’s largest enhancement project since its opening The Courtside Club, located under the arena’s east seatingaddition of two sets of exclusive courtside lounge and clubs. 450 square-foot luxury suites as well as all front row seasonarea, opened in November 2005. It services three attached ticket holders. Among its most significant upgrades include the West Entrance Atrium, which was completed in 1996 and containsand 1996 in completed was which Atrium, Entrance West the include upgrades significant most its Among EmittingLight a 2004, In amenities. numerous with entrance expanded an and facility storage a offices, of levels three of electronic signage around the entire arena and around theDiodes (LED) board was installed, allowing for the display state-of-the-art hanging scoreboard during events. along with other public gathering places on the concourse. A building-wide suite remodeling effort will begin its initialalong with other public gathering places on the concourse. suite concourse. Finally, 16 suites in the 300-level will bephase with 40 suites slated for renovation along the 100-level open-air lounge available to give individual ticket buyersremoved and replaced with the construction of a full-service atmosphere with direct views of the action on the arena floor.the opportunity to enjoy food and beverage in an open-air the main concourse and several upgrades in the arena including twin texting boards at each end, a new lighting system, upgrades in the arena including twin texting boards at the main concourse and several upgrades to the player banner sections and the rafter banners.a new player intro tunnel, and million includes modifying and remodeling the main con For 2012, a large-scale renovation project estimated at $13-15 the West Atrium Entrance – will be completely overhauledcourse level that serves all guests. Club West – located above 2011, The Palace was enhanced with fully updated and expanded backstage basketball and entertainment complexes, a with fully updated and expanded backstage basketball 2011, The Palace was enhanced and a build-out of the broadcast a permanent area for the Detroit Pistons Dance Team new and enlarged media center, Lobby, a new lighting package on of the project included a remodeling of the West Atrium studio. Additional components THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS AUBURN OF PALACE THE 320 PISTONS.COM 320 LEADERSHIP PLAYERS 11–12 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY NBA OVERTIME COMMUNITY RELATIONS 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 323 MEDIA GUIDE PISTONS DETROIT 2012–13 respective programs in their honor. Foundation Fundraising and Gifting launched Foundation In the 2012–13 season, the Come Together Using wireless technology throughout the Pistons 50/50 Payday. raffle tickets arena at every home game, fans are able to purchase the chance with time, the same at the Foundation contribute to and to walk away with thousands of dollars. Combined with other private and fan contributions, the Foundation will gift hundreds of thousands of dollars through both the Impact and Game Changers Grant programs, gifts to charities and to the charitable endeavors of the Pistons players. Come Together Celebration – Impact Awards night when Palace Sports & Entertainment and the Detroit Basketball and entertainment combined for one special Grammy award-winning artist Sheryl Crow at Together Celebration featuring Pistons hosted the first-ever Come DTE Energy Music Theatre in August. Foundation, a was re-launched as the Come Together Prior to the concert, the former Pistons-Palace Foundation Foundation this vision, the Come Together vision. Matching 501 (c)(3) charity supporting the overall Come Together program in Detroit, Catrina Harvey from the Kids’ Food Basket presented Darnell Hall from the Think Detroit PAL Arts & Awareness from the Raise It Up! Youth (KFB) program in Grand Rapids and Natasha Thomas-Jackson outstanding leadership and community contributions in the program in Flint with the first-ever “Impact” awards for youth leadership and entertainment. In addition to being areas of youth leadership and athletics, volunteerism and to each of the awardees the foundation presented a $25,000 grant award winner, recognized as a Come Together COME TOGETHER FOUNDATION FOUNDATION TOGETHER COME to support the overall Come to an effective tool Foundation has been redirected Come Together The renamed and to raise awareness with community organizations by strategically collaborating vision and mission Together programs. and NBA League sponsored youth leadership support in the areas of volunteerism, provide financial makers in the community who promote makers in the community who promote leadership through volunteerism. Online Nomination Program The Detroit Pistons also accept online nominations to recognize positive difference initiatives. LEAGUE and the Council Michigan Foundation, students across the state have the opportunity to showcase their “game- the chance projects for changing” community to win grant money to elevate their community Come Together Game-Changing Grant Challenge Through statewide partnerships with The GAME CHANGERS PROGRAM GAME CHANGERS for the 2011–12 season as an opportunity Game Changers program was launched The Detroit Pistons’ Come Together and reward Michigan citizens for their community service for the community to help the Detroit Pistons recognize and leadership through volunteerism. Changers” program and the “Come Together Celebration” highlight the purpose of the overall brand. Celebration” highlight the purpose “Come Together Changers” program and the Program, the Come Together for more information on the Game Changers Please visit Pistons.com/cometogether programming. Together Foundation and all other Come Entertainment, the Detroit Pistons and the renamed Come Together Foundation have combined all community community all combined have Foundation Together Come renamed the and Pistons Detroit the Entertainment, brand of “Come Together”. relations efforts under the new volunteerism and recognizing and its citizens by promoting leadership through The mission of elevating Michigan The introduction of the “Game all channels of programs, fundraising and giving. positive difference makers crosses INTRODUCING INTRODUCING TOGETHER COME platform in professional the most motivating and impactful community relations With a collective vision to become lives. Palace Sports and order to make a difference, inspire people and impact sports and entertainment in COMMUNITY RELATIONS 322 PISTONS.COM LEADERSHIP PLAYERS 11–12 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY NBA OVERTIME The Detroit Pistons renovated the 28th Live, Learn & Play Center in a new Creative and New Media Lab at the Blackwell Institute of Detroit In partnership with DMC, Pistons In partnership with DMC, Pistons athletes visited the newly opened Hospital of Michigan Children’s Specialty Center – Detroit COMMUNITY RELATIONS Annual Black History Month Scholarship Contest held at The Palace of Auburn Hills To honor Martin Luther King Day, Day, honor Martin Luther King To & Entertainment Palace Sports in the employees volunteered community. Metro-Detroit 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 325 MEDIA GUIDE PISTONS DETROIT 2012–13 World Autism Awareness & Autism Autism Awareness World at The Palace of Speaks Walk Auburn Hills NBA Fit Week Toys For Tots Drive and Drive For Tots Toys Holiday Delivery As part of the NBA Cares “Week of Service,” and in partnership with Metro As part of the NBA Cares “Week PCS, the Detroit Pistons helped community middle schools to “Step Up” against bullying in an Anti-Bullying assembly and pledge. NBA Green Week NBA Green Week Third Annual Thanksgiving Feast in partnership with Forgotten Harvest Hoops for St. Jude’s Hoops for St. Jude’s Week Awareness are activated league-wide. PROGRAMMING platform, with the NBA Cares In partnership with the Pistons will also engage the Detroit that through several platforms community COME TOGETHER COME COMMUNITY RELATIONS 324 PISTONS.COM 324 LEADERSHIP PLAYERS 11–12 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY NBA OVERTIME FS Detroit PEMBERTON DAVE Oakland Press ELI WILES Pistons Broadcasting VINCE ELLIS Detroit Free Press KENT PAUL TRAVELING MEDIA TRAVELING FS Detroit MAYO DAVID Booth Newspapers/MLive.com CHRIS WASIELEWSKI FS Detroit JASON DIZIK JASON FS Detroit KELSER GREG Detroit News RICK MAHORN WXYT Radio MARK CHAMPION WXYT Radio GOODWILL VINCENT BRENDAN SAVAGE BRENDAN Booth Newspapers/MLive.com 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 327 MEDIA GUIDE PISTONS DETROIT 2012–13 DAVID RHOADES DAVID FS DETROIT GEORGE FS Detroit, WXYT Radio FIELD RYAN FS Detroit KEITH LANGLOIS Pistons.com SPECIAL EVENTS: Around the Lakes Middle School Challenge The Pistons Academy Basketball Zone The Pistons Hoops Truck Youth Leagues Youth 3-on-3 Tournaments Leagues Team Travel COMPETITION: Pistons Academy program. Smith has been coaching high school basketball for 11 years and is Pistons Academy program. Smith has been coaching high school basketball for 11 years and dedicated to helping players succeed both on and off the court. Aaron Smith Hoops Manager of Year-Round Aaron Smith enters has 12th year with the organization and brings a high level of energy to every Geo Thomas begins his second year as director of the Pistons Academy and has been coaching been has and Academy Pistons the of director as year second his begins Thomas Geo basketball knowledge having coached from the basketball since 1987. He brings a wealth of experience in running programs allows the Pistons kindergarten to college levels. Thomas’ 25 years of – from the shy beginner to the confident superstar. Academy to find the right home for every player All-Girl Programs Geo Thomas Director of Basketball Fan Development INSTRUCTION: Summer Camps Skills Clinics programs are designed to teach, challenge and thrill all those who participate! We have established have We participate! who those all and thrill challenge to teach, designed are programs and Special Events. For more information and programming in three areas: Instruction, Competition or call us at at www.pistonsacademy.com to view a listing of all our programs, visit our website 248-377-8653. WELCOME TO THE TO PISTONS ACADEMY! WELCOME programs throughout the state of Michigan. These facilitates youth basketball The Pistons Academy PISTONS ACADEMY PISTONS 326 PISTONS.COM LEADERSHIP PLAYERS 11–12 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY NBA OVERTIME BROADCASTERS CHAMPION MARK PLAY-BY-PLAY RADIO RICK MAHORN ANALYST RADIO A radio veteran who brings more than 40 years of sports broadcasting experience to the than 40 years of sports broadcasting experience to the A radio veteran who brings more the Pistons radio broadcast Rick Mahorn begins his 11th season as a color analyst for Mark and Blaha George joins and experience NBA extensive his brings Mahorn network. home games. Champion to deliver insightful commentary during Pistons Rockford of the coach head as served Mahorn playing career, NBA 18-year an Following for the 1999–00 season. He led Lightning of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Conference title, which earned the Lightning to a 15-7 overall record and the American Mark Champion enters 19th season with the Detroit Pistons as the radio voice in 2012–13. Detroit Pistons as the radio enters 19th season with the Mark Champion duties for the Blaha is handling television this capacity when George He functions in the Pistons organization in 1992 sharing the airwaves with Pistons. Champion first joined season. He rejoined the organization for the 2001–02 Blaha until the end of the 1995–96 season in his new capacity. 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 329 MEDIA GUIDE PISTONS DETROIT 2012–13 A Hartford, CT, native, Mahorn was a four-year letter winner at Hampton Institute (VA). He was a three-time NCAA A Hartford, CT, native, Mahorn was a four-year letter winner He graduated with a degree in business administration Division II and NAIA All-American and owned 18 school records. in 1980. microphone, Champion served as the radio voice of the , a post he held for 16 seasons. He has also served also He has seasons. 16 held for post he the Detroit Lions, a voice of radio as the served microphone, Champion Games. Men’s Basketball and has worked in three Winter Olympics as the voice of Michigan State duties for the Detroit Fury Pistons and Lions, Champion handled television play-by-play In addition to his duties with the for his work with the Lions and (AFL). Most recognized among NFL announcing circles of the League the MVP “Where Champion serves as the voice for Disney asking earlier with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are you going next?” resides in Lake Orion. A Muncie, Indiana native, Champion excellence was recognized in two CBA Coach-of-the- them a No. 2 seed in the 2000 CBA Playoffs. Mahorn’s coaching Hawks under Lon Kruger during the 2001–02 season. Month Awards. He then joined the coaching staff of the take the team to a seventh straight playoff appearance In 2005, Mahorn joined the Detroit Shock coaching staff, helping the WNBA season, Mahorn took over the head coaching and third WNBA Championship. In 2009, three games into the Eastern Conference Finals in its last season in Detroit position after resigned and led the Shock to before relocating to Tulsa, OK. in the second round of the 1980 NBA Draft. He came Mahorn was drafted by the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) win its first championship as a member of the original to Detroit prior to the 1985–86 season and helped the franchise team defensive honors that season. He later had a second “Bad Boys” team in 1988–89. He also earned All-NBA second stint with the Pistons from 1996–98. GREG KELSER ANALYST TELEVISION BLAHA GEORGE ANNOUNCER PLAY-BY-PLAY Kelser has worked Pistons games on television and radio since 1988. He has established Kelser has worked Pistons games on television and radio past 20 seasons for the Pistons’ himself as a veteran NBA color commentator working the also lends his expertise during cable partners. In addition to his analytical duties, Kelser segments of the pre-game show. Detroit engagement. He served Kelser worked six seasons with PASS Sports prior to his FS games from 1988-93 and has as the Pistons color commentator for WWJ radio during home Greg Kelser joins George Blaha for his 16th season as television analyst on FS Detroit. Greg Kelser joins George Blaha for his 16th season as A local broadcasting icon and one of the most recognizable personalities in Detroit and the recognizable personalities icon and one of the most A local broadcasting and radio play- season as the television begins his 37th consecutive NBA, George Blaha is the longest The “Voice of the Pistons” the Detroit Pistons in 2012–13. by-play voice of style high-energy a brings Blaha Michigan. of State the in announcer play-by-play tenured knowledge and demonstrates a true passion for Pistons to go with his extensive basketball such as, “two and twenty-two to play”, “a high basketball. His trademark colloquialisms that baby and a foul” have thrilled Pistons fans of all ages glass gun that goes” and “count for over three decades. An active member in his community, Kelser conducts several basketball camps during the summer and is involved in An active member in his community, Kelser conducts several basketball camps during the summer and is involved various charities throughout the state of Michigan. also worked on collegiate television broadcasts in a variety of settings, including the NCAA tournament. also worked on collegiate television broadcasts in a variety State University, Kelser, along with Earvin “Magic” A former All-American and Academic All-American at Michigan in in 1979 and played the Pistons to the 1979 NCAA Championship. He was drafted by the Spartans captained Johnson, . Detroit until he was traded to the Supersonics for Born in Detroit, Blaha was raised in Marshalltown, Iowa and Grayling, Michigan. He graduated with a B.A. in economics Born in Detroit, Blaha was raised in Marshalltown, Iowa and University of Michigan. George and his wife, Mary, reside in from Notre Dame University and earned an MBA from the Troy and Gaylord with their dog Misty, a Vizsla. metropolitan area, has raised nearly $1 million for the charity. He is also the honorary chairman of the annual golf outing metropolitan area, has raised nearly $1 million for the charity. Blaha serves as spokesman and fundraiser for the Michigan for the St. Louis Center for the developmentally disabled. actively is Blaha In addition, Detroit. of City the in and abused animals benefiting neglected Society, Anti-Cruelty and the Detroit Roadrunners youth basketball club. involved with the Inkster Legends free youth basketball camp made an honorary alumnus of Michigan State University and in 2008, named an honorary member of the Spartan S member of the Spartan S of Michigan State University and in 2008, named an honorary made an honorary alumnus Letterman’s Club. ambassador making appearances at charitable and During the Pistons off-season, Blaha stays active as a Pistons for the Vista Maria home for abused young women in the community events. His annual “High Hopes” golf outing 2003 and 2007. games plus pre and post- duties on either television or radio for all 82 regular-season Blaha handles play-by-play In addition to his Pistons and WXYT (97.1 FM/1270 AM) - the Pistons flagship stations. season games on FS Detroit since 1971. In 2002, he was play-by-play duties for Michigan State Football responsibilities, Blaha has handled Blaha, an inductee into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008, has been the recipient of many industry awards, of many industry awards, Sports Hall of Fame in 2008, has been the recipient Blaha, an inductee into the Michigan Association in 2002 for broadcasting excellence by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters including the Award in Association Sports Writers Sportscasters and the National Year from of the Broadcaster Sports and Michigan BROADCASTERS 328 PISTONS.COM LEADERSHIP PLAYERS 11–12 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY NBA OVERTIME DETROIT PISTONS CHEER TEAM CHEER PISTONS DETROIT and tumblers in The best cheer stunt team team has a style the state of Michigan. This that is extreme and energetic. DRUMLINE The most talented rhythmic musicians in Michigan. The group is rock ‘n’ roll, edgy, energetic and captivating. ENTERTAINMENT GROUPS ENTERTAINMENT 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 331 MEDIA GUIDE PISTONS DETROIT 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS DANCERS PISTONS DETROIT most diverse and This group is among the in the NBA. technically-trained performers Blake Froling, Brendan Welper Frank Beckmann, George Blaha, Jim Brandstatter, Mark Champion, ,Frank Beckmann, George Blaha, Mike Alberts, Bryan Bender, Mike Bozich, Paul Carey, Joe Chagnon, Paul Chapman,Mike Alberts, Bryan Bender, Mike Bozich, Paul Carey, Joe Chagnon, John Hakala , George Blaha, , Jason Dizik, , Trevor Thompson, Blaha, Ken Daniels, Jason Dizik, Rod Allen, George Ron Angel Charlie Lemmex Terry Moore Rich Kincaide George Benko, Robert Benko Candise Watts, Bobby Weaver Dan Miller, Ryan Ermanni, Bob Wojnowski Dan Miller, Ryan Dan York Bernie Smilovitz, Katrina Hancock, Rob Parker Bernie Smilovitz, Candise Watts, Bobby Weaver Bill Keith Josh Hakala, James Schmehl Roger Smith Jack Crawley, Toby Cunningham, Richard Curbelo, Zach Damon, Dennis Davidson,Jack Crawley, Toby Cunningham, Richard Curbelo, Zach Damon, Roger Faulkner,Robert Dorogi, Anne Doyle, Bill Eisner, Sonny Eliot, Ben Eriksson, Wendy Hart,John Fountain, David Frisco, Frank Garza, Dan Graschuck, Scott Harrison, Don Kremer,Eric Hubers, Buck Jerzy, Ronnie Kadykowski, Mickey Kent, Dick Kernen, Scott Millman,Ray Lane, Vito LoPiccolo, Budd Lynch, Bruce Martyn, Dominic Menzo, Bob Tripi, Carol Yerby, Larry Paladino, Steve Purdy, Jim Ramsey, Tina Russo, Drew Sharp, Jonathon Yinger, Eli Zaret. Vicki Foley Jim Rein Sherrie Handrinos Bill Wischman Bill Harrington Bill Harrington George Eichorn Jason Strayhorn, Will Tieman Dana Wakiji , Ken Kal, Dan Miller Ed Fernandez, Tom Leyden Emanuel Steward Frank Beckmann, George Blaha, , Tom Mazawey, Jim Miller, Matt Steigenga,Frank Beckmann, George Blaha, Butch Davis Al Fellhauer Vicki Foley, John Thiede Steve Miller, Adam Abrham Ron Cameron, John Thiede John Cwikla, Rob Parker Kyle Bauer, Robert Grieser Austin Drake, Vicki Foley Paul Cicchini Jim Hendrick Robert Williams Earle Robinson Ron Cameron, Mario Impemba Tommy Morris

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CLEAR CHANNEL: DRAGON BROADCASTING: MLIVE.COM: OTHER MEDIA: WPHS-FM: WSDP-FM: WXOU-FM: NETWORK: FOX : WOOD-AM: WONN-AM: WMIC-AM/FM & WTGV-AM: WKAR-FM: WPKR-FM: WDFN-AM: WDRJ-AM: WTKA-AM: WPON-AM: MHSAA-TV: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NETWORK: WXYT-AM/FM & WWJ-AM: WJR-AM: FARMINGTON TV-10: DETROIT CITY TV: OMNI TV: WCS-TV: LCPS-TV: WXYZ-TV: COMCAST: ESPN/ESPN2: HBO: BIG TEN NETWORK: ACTIVE MEMBERS: FOX SPORTS DETROIT: WJBK-TV: WDIV-TV: 2012–13 DETROIT SPORTS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION BROADCASTERS SPORTS DETROIT 2012–13 DSBA/MICHIGAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME OF HALL DSBA/MICHIGAN SPORTS 330 PISTONS.COM LEADERSHIP PLAYERS 11–12 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY NBA OVERTIME MASON emcee who Mason is the Pistons in-game in-game PA reads announces player intros, and game announcements. ENTERTAINMENT GROUPS ENTERTAINMENT 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 333 MEDIA GUIDE PISTONS DETROIT 2012–13 HOOPER entertaining mascot Hooper is a fan-friendly and stunts who cheers, engages, dances, and quarter breaks. during halftime, timeouts D-TOWN hip-hop street D-Town is a group of urban dancing, popping, dancers skilled in break locking and jitting. dance team that is made up of street and dance team that is made up of street and studio-trained dancers. THE MOB SQUAD MOB THE The MOB Squad is a diverse hip-hop youth acrobatic trampoline dunking specialists specialists acrobatic trampoline dunking and fit. that are athletic, energetic FLIGHT CREW FLIGHT high-flying This group is made up of ENTERTAINMENT GROUPS ENTERTAINMENT 332 PISTONS.COM LEADERSHIP PLAYERS 11–12 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY NBA OVERTIME NOTES 2012–13 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 335 MEDIA GUIDE PISTONS DETROIT 2012–13 )

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