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Where are they now: 2004 Detroit Pistons championship team
Read full article: Where are they now: 2004 Detroit Pistons championship teamAUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 15: Ben Wallace #3 (C) of the Detroit Pistons holds up the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship trophy as he celebrates with teammatesafter defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in game five of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 15, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)This article first appeared in the Pistons Pivot Newsletter, a periodical newsletter for Pistons fans with breaking news, analysis and more. Welcome to the Pistons Pivot Newsletter, our newest ClickOnDetroit offering for Pistons fans! 🏆 Catching up with 2004 PistonsFor me, my biggest Detroit Pistons team is the 2004 championship squad. So, I figured, let’s take a look: Where are key members of the 2004 Pistons team now?
Palace of Auburn Hills implosion clears way for redevelopment project
Read full article: Palace of Auburn Hills implosion clears way for redevelopment projectAUBURN HILLS, Mich. After countless championships and concerts since 1988, The Palace of Auburn Hills was demolished in seconds on Saturday. Former Detroit Pistons player Earl Cureton played his very first game at The Palace and says saying goodbye to the arena is painful for everyone -- from players to fans. This is an exciting time for us here in Auburn Hills, said Auburn Hills Mayor Kevin McDaniel. Before the arena was sold, Auburn Hills city council rezoned the space for research and development. The one million square foot mixed-use development is expected to include corporate offices, along with research and development and technology companies.
LIVE STREAM: The remainder of The Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: The remainder of The Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolishedAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The remnants of The Palace of Auburn Hills -- the Detroit Pistons former hometown arena -- will be demolished Saturday morning. You can watch the demolition live in the video player above at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The Palace of Auburn Hills has been closed since 2017 and demolition began in December of last year. Much of the arena has already been gutted -- only a roof and supportive structure still remain.
Former Detroit Pistons turf, Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished Saturday
Read full article: Former Detroit Pistons turf, Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished SaturdayAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The remnants of the Detroit Pistons former hometown arena will be demolished Saturday morning. The Palace of Auburn Hills has been closed since 2017 and demolition began in December of last year. We promised the people of Auburn Hills and Oakland County that we would find a solution that would be good for the community and make a positive economic impact, Gores said. The final concert held at The Palace was Bob Seger in Sept. 2017 and the final event at the venue was the Taste of Auburn Hills in Oct. 2017. The Detroit Pistons home court now resides within the Little Caesars Arena in Downtown Detroit.
VIDEO: Whats left of the Palace of Auburn Hills
Read full article: VIDEO: Whats left of the Palace of Auburn HillsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Palace of Auburn Hills was a big part of Metro Detroit for nearly 30 years. Watch above: Tim Pamplin takes a tour of whats left of The Palace of Auburn HillsWhen The Palace opened in 1988, it revolutionized the way arenas were built. The final concert held at The Palace was Bob Seger on Sep. 23, 2017. A few weeks later, the final event at the venue was the Taste of Auburn Hills on Oct. 12, 2017. READ: Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished this fall ahead of redevelopment project
Detroit Pistons to hold dance team auditions
Read full article: Detroit Pistons to hold dance team auditionsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Looking for your chance to dance for the Detroit Pistons in their 2013-14 season? The Detroit Pistons dance team says they are looking for dancers who are talented, outgoing and energetic when auditions are held Sunday and Monday at The Palace of Auburn Hills and Great Lakes Golf & Sports Complex. Dance team members perform during games and at halftime alongside some of the biggest names in music, such as Taio Cruz, Flo Rida, Wyclef Jean, T-Pain, Gladys Knight and MC Hammer. The team says dancers will be judged on dance ability, athleticism, personality, self-confidence and the ability to be a team player. Registration for the semi-finals begins at 5:30 p.m. and auditions start at 6:00 p.m.Click here for more Detroit Pistons Dancers audition information and online registration.
Metro Detroit remembers 9/11
Read full article: Metro Detroit remembers 9/11DETROIT – There will be many events and memorials Tuesday to honor the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. There will be a memorial service in downtown Detroit at 11 a.m. in Campus Martius. At 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, a moment of silence will be held at Detroit Metro Airport. The Port Huron Police Department will hold a "Service of Remembrance" at 9 a.m. at the International Flag Plaza. Several other local communities will hold similar events and memorials.