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DETROIT PISTONS
2004-05 MEDIA GUIDE
The Detroit Pistons 2004-05 Media Guide was written and edited by Kevin
Grigg and Bryant Fillmore. Additional assistance provided by Matt Dobek
and Cletus Lewis. Design, page layout and production by Amy Raczkowski.
Photography by Allen Einstein, David Roberts Photography and NBA Photos.
Statistical information provided by Elias Sports Bureau and Chris Thorn.
Printing Services by Johnston Lithograph, Inc.
© 2004 Detroit Pistons
All NBA and team insignia depicted in this publication are the property of NBA Properties, Inc. and
the respective teams and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without the prior written
consent of NBA Properties, Inc.
The information contained in this publication was compiled by the Detroit Pistons and is provided as
a courtesy to our fans and the press and may be used only for personal or editorial purposes. Any
commercial use of this information is prohibited without the prior written consent of the Detroit
Pistons.
DETROIT PISTONS
4 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills, MI, (248) 377-0100, FAX (248) 377-3260
TABLE OF CONTENTS MEDIA GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION
Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Opponents Highs/Lows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 CREDENTIALS: Requests for game-by-game credentials please do not hesitate to ask Matt Dobek, Kevin Grigg,
should be submitted in writing – on company letterhead – Bryant Fillmore, Cletus Lewis or any member of the
leadership
Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Pistons Miscellaneous Statistics . . . . . . . . . .72-74 to the Pistons’ Public Relations Department AT LEAST 30 Pistons’ Public Relations staff.
2003-04 Final Playoff Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 HOURS PRIOR to the game you wish to cover (2:00 p.m. on
LEADERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 2003-04 NBA Finals Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Friday for a Saturday, Sunday or Monday game). PRE- AND POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: In accordance with
Credential requests may be faxed (248-377-3260) or NBA policy, both the Pistons and visiting locker rooms
William Davidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 mailed. NO CREDENTIAL REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED will be open to accredited media members for a 45 minute
Tom Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ON GAME DAY. Please make certain all requests for cre- period prior to each game (6:00 – 6:45 p.m. for a 7:30
Joe Dumars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Pistons Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-80 dentials are confirmed by the Public Relations game) and 10 minutes following the conclusion of each
Department prior to arriving at the arena. Credentials may game. Players and coaches are available for interviews
John Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Opponents Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 be obtained 2 1/2 hours prior to each game at the press at those times, although it is recommended that any
Alan Ostfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Pistons Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-94 gate, located at the loading dock media entrance in the interview lasting longer than five minutes in duration be
Larry Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 Opponents Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . .95-96 southwest corner of the arena. Credentials must be arranged in advance through the Pistons’ Public
visibly worn at all times and are non-transferable. Relations Department (any live television pre- or
Phil Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Detroit Arena Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97-98 postgame interviews should also be arranged in advance
Dave Hanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Pistons Team Home Records . . . . . . . . . . . . .99-100 PHOTOGRAPHERS: Limited (and assigned) space is through the PR Department). ONLY working media
Gar Heard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Detroit Arena Combined Team Records . . .101-102 available for both accredited television and still members with valid credentials will be admitted to the
photographers in one of two quadrants – either the west locker room. No still photography is permitted in either
Igor Kokoskov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Detroit Individual Arena Records . . . . . . . .103-104 side of the basket stanchion on the north end of the floor teams’ locker room. ABSOLUTELY NO AUTOGRAPHS
Pat Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Pistons Individual Home Records . . . . . . . .105-106 or the east side of the basket stanchion on the north end ALLOWED DURING MEDIA ACCESS PERIOD.
Scott Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Year-By-Year Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 of the floor. ABSOLUTELY NO TRIPODS ALLOWED.
Photographers must be seated and stationary, at least INTERVIEW ROOM: Detroit Pistons Head Coach Larry
George David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 four feet behind the baseline at all times. Photographers Brown will meet the media in the West hospitality room,
Tony Ronzone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 are not permitted on the court at any time during the down the hall from the Pistons’ locker room, approximately
Brendan O’Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 All-Time Coaching Records . . . . . . . . . . . . .110-112 game and cannot shoot from public walkways or 10 minutes after the conclusion of the game.
gathering areas. Orders for strobe lights must be
Bill Pope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113-154 requested through the Pistons’ Public Relations GAME NOTES, STATISTICS & STATISTICIANS: Game
Mike Abdenour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 All-Time Numerical Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155-159 Department. notes and statistics are available in the Pistons media
Arnie Kander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160-168 room three hours prior to each game. Statistics are
Photo credentials will be issued in the same manner as distributed to working media following each quarter.
Executive Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25 Draft History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169-172 other credentials, although requests should be submitted Postgame quotes and notes are distributed as quickly as
PS&E Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Season-By-Season Recaps . . . . . . . . . . . . .174-219 by the photo editor. It is club policy NOT to allow possible following the conclusion of each game. Local
Playoff History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220-226 freelance photographers. Each photographer will be statisticians are available to assist visiting television and
assigned a position by the Pistons’ Public Relations radio broadcasters, and can be arranged by contacting
PLAYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Playoff Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-228 Department, making it imperative that we are aware of the Pistons Public Relations Department several days in
Chauncey Billups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 your intentions to shoot a particular game. A photo (and advance. Once a request is made, the statisticians must
Elden Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Top Crowds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 seating) chart will be available in the media room and on be compensated whether or not they are used.
the back of each basket stanchion. Photographers
Derrick Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 located on the baseline will be permitted only one FAX SERVICE: The Pistons will provide complementary
Carlos Delfino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 NBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 standard size “Domke” bag which must be placed behind fax service to members of the working media following
Ron Dupree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37 NBA Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232-233 the photographer during the game. Equipment not each game.
needed during the game must be stored off-court. One
Darvin Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 NBDL Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 additional camera can be stored either beside or directly AUTOGRAPHS: SEEKING AUTOGRAPHS OR SOUVENIR
Richard Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41 Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 behind the photographer. ITEMS FROM PLAYERS OR COACHES IS STRICTLY
Lindsey Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43 2003-04 NBA Final Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . .236-239 PROHIBITED AND SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE OF CREDENTIAL.
RUBBER LENS SHADES: In order to reduce the risk of
Horace Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 All-Time NBA Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240-241 injury to players, rubber lens shades are now required for PRACTICE POLICY: In general, practices – which will
Antonio McDyess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47 Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242-299 all still photographers, broadcasters, news and entertain- usually be held at the team’s practice facility – are closed
Darko Milicic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49 ment video and film crews who are authorized to shoot to the media, with the exception of the last 30 minutes.
NBA game action. Any additional light sources must be However, players and coaches will be available for brief
Tayshaun Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51 OVERTIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 either removed or covered with bubble wrap. interviews with accredited media members at the
Ben Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53 The Palace of Auburn Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . .302-303 Rubber lens covers are available by contacting: conclusion of each session. Interviews lasting longer
Rasheed Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55 Pistons Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . .304-307 Robert’s Distributors, Inc. than five minutes in duration should be scheduled in
255 S. Meridian Street advance through the Pistons’ Public Relations
Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Basketball Camps & Clincs . . . . . . . . . . . . .308-309 Indianapolis, IN 46225 Department. Please contact a PR staff representative to
2003-04 Traveling Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310 (800) 726-5544 confirm practice times, sites and player availability.
2003-04 SEASON IN REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Broadcasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311-313
PARKING: Members of the media who have been issued INTERNATIONAL MEDIA POLICY: International media
2003-04 Season Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59 Detroit Broadcasters Association . . . . . . . . . . .314 credentials will be granted parking privileges in press interested in covering NBA regular season games must
Home/Road Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Medical Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 parking area, located on the south side of the arena. first submit a request in writing to the NBA league office.
Wins/Losses Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Player Personnel Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316 Entrance to the arena parking lot for Media Members will Please do not contact the Detroit Pistons individually. All
be through the southern-most entrance off Lapeer Road. credential requests must be received at least three
Game-By-Game Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63 Hooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316 business days prior to the first game requested. Photo
Pistons Game-By-Game Statistics . . . . . . . . .64-65 Automotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 MEDIA WORKROOM: The media workroom, located identification will be required when picking up confirmed
Opponents Game-By-Game Statistics . . . . . . .66-67 Broadcast Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319 accross the hall from the Pistons’ locker room, is open credentials at the media entrance. Requests must be
three hours prior to each game and features comfortable FAXED to the attention of Mat Allred (NBA International)
Pistons Individual Season-Highs . . . . . . . . . .68-69 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 work areas for your convenience. Telephone and fax at 212-407-8502. Additional information on international
Pistons Highs/Lows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 service is available, as well as game notes, media guides, media policies may be obtained by calling the NBA
statistics, post-game quotes and out-of-town scores. league office.
Should you need any additional assistance or service,
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STAFF DIRECTORY STAFF DIRECTORY
Officers and Advisory Board Broadcasting/Multimedia
Managing Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Davidson Senior Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter M. Skorich
leadership
Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oscar H. Feldman Executive Director, Multimedia Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diane Ferranti
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warren J. Coville Broadcast Facilities Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Rhoades
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Milt Dresner Senior Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stan Fracker
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bud Gerson Production Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Kent
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dorothy Gerson Feature Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Kalohn
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miriam Mondry Chief Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter Koenig
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eugene Mondry Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Phillips
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ann Newman Senior Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Clements
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Herbert Tyner In-Arena Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Conway
Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William M. Wetsman Director, Dance Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rebecca Girard
Manager, Game Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Dameron
Executive Staff Executive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia Niewoehner
President & Chief Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas S. Wilson
Chief Operating Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan Ostfield Computer Services
Executive Vice President, Corporate Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Ciszewski Director, Information Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Juga
Executive Vice President, Corporate Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Hauser Office Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Dowgiert
Executive Vice President, Facility Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mario Etemad C.E.C. Tele-Communications Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay Grobling
Executive Vice President, Booking and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marilyn Hauser Tele-Communications Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phil Carter
Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lou Korpas Manager, Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Garrett
Senior Vice President, Sports and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stu Mayer Senior Analyst, Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Smillie
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John O’Reilly
Senior Vice President, Broadcasting and Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter M. Skorich Community Relations
Vice President, Shock Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kristen Bernert Manager, Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sophia Sakellariou
Vice President, Premium Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon Dierkes Manager, Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Sizemore
Vice President, Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matt Dobek Community Relations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anne Balutowicz
Vice President, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Johnson
Vice President, Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Greenfield Events
Vice President, Brand Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Turnbull Executive Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mario Etemad C.E.C.
Vice President, Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Summers Director, Event Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chip Robinson
Director, Strategic Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Wieme Director, Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Roche
Executive Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharla Desentz, Daniyel Marine, Stacy Keast, Director, Housekeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Pajak
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana Norgaard, Heather Sanborn, Julie Telly Director, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frank Weisse
Assistant Director, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stan Torres
Basketball Staff Vice President, Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Summers
President, Basketball Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Dumars Director, Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Maier
Assistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan Ostfield Assistant Director, Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Keefer
Vice President, Basketball Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Hammond Director, Guest Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura Passariello
Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry Brown Assistant Director, Guest Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Keylon
Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gar Heard Office Manager, Guest Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Russell
Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Hanners
Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phil Ford Financial Services
Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Igor Stefan Kokoskov Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John O’Reilly
Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pat Sullivan Vice President, Corporate Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Johnson
Director, Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George David Manager, Team & Event Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Biondo
Director, Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Perry
Director, International Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Ronzone Palace Booking/Marketing Staff
Assistant Coach/Advance Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brendan O’Connor Executive Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marilyn Hauser
Assistant Coach/Video Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Pope Senior Vice President, Sports and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stu Mayer
Head Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Abdenour Vice President, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ellen Gahagan
Strength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arnie Kander Director, Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Corey
Manager, Basketball Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy Bontumasi Director, Event Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Smith
Basketball Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Missy Erwin Event Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Nisun, Derek Boczkowski
Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Ben Paolucci Director, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Colon
Team Orthopedic Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert Teitge Promotions Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Bradley
Team Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Ron Berris Director, Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mindi Kwiatkowski
Team Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Hendon Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul McNeff
Basketball Information Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Rivero Booking/Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beth Knowlton
Locker Room Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Bowen
Palace Restaurant Management Group
Public Relations Department Executive Vice President, Restaurant Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mario Etemad C.E.C
Vice President, Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matt Dobek Director, Food and Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon Collier
Director, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin Grigg Director, Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Gulliver
Public Relations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christina Cybulla Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maria Walter
Media Relations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryant Fillmore Chefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doug Briggs, Tim Curry, Ron Dolence, Jeff Maier, Donna Sanders,
Media Relations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cletus Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Smith, Jeff Stein, Darren Stowell, Randy Weed
Team Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allen Einstein Dining Services Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allayna Claussen, Donald Hamilton, Kay Stearley, Dan Wright
Director, Media Relations-Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Hickey Event Catering Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catherine Merciez, Jennifer O’Byrne
Purchasing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Lucchesi
Box Office Marketing and Communications Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erica Packard
Director, Box Office Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Trout Banquet Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danielle Martindale
Ticketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Siwicki Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denise Johnson
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STAFF DIRECTORY
Productions
Vice President, Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike St. Peter
Executive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrie Browning
Stage Technicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Underhill, Martin Doll
Scoreboard Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Gaertner
Pistons Marketing Staff
Vice President, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Kassa
Vice President, Corporate Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Melnyk
Vice President, Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Burge
Director, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howard Rosner
Director, Event Sponsorships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Rosenthal
Director, Marketing Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Guina
Director, Broadcast Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glen Kwiatkowski
Director, Corporate Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Bellanca, Kurt Luttermoser, Larry Thompson, Michael Zaretti
Corporate Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Sydlowski
Marketing Administrative Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anne Lozon
Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Enstrom
Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Peiser
Retail Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Baker
Client Service Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh Bitterman, Jeannie Castillo, Heather Sanborn, Jeff Wissman
Camps/Clinics
Director, Pistons Camps and Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Moreland
Manager, Pistons Camps and Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.W. Ruff
Sales Department
Director, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shawn Kuzmin
Director, Corporate Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Lepor
Director, Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sara Daniel
Director, Season Sales/Backcourt Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Isenberg
Senior Director, Corporate Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Kapral
Vice President, Premium Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon Dierkes
Premium Sales Account Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad Eason, Brad Stith, Chris Rothwell
Senior Corporate Account Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Korie Moyer, Rodney Wilson, Susan Zayed
Corporate Account Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Barber, Jeff Grice, Glen Miller, Kevin Moyer, Bruce Parker, Jason Sluyter
Group Sales Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michelle Collins, Brian Galvin Dan Lefton, Tamara Mires,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melissa Neiderheide, Crystal Tomlin, Kristen Williams, Melanie Zidonis
Assistant Director, Inside Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Dellwo
Inside Sales Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan Bertschman, Justin Collins, Paula Fronckowiak, Nicole Houin, Brian Jemison,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matt Kolasinski, Patrick Lalley, Rebekah Moldowan, Kaley Robertson, Angel Shearer,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vergil Stewart, Matt Urbanski, Nick Wesdorp
Corporate Sales Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Oberheim
Group Sales Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raquel Gumma
Customer Retention Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Liz Wood
Customer Service Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Manire, Mike Martin, Ellen Matuszak, Aaron Smith
Suite Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joann Flood
Suite Services Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phyllis Dowgiert, Debbie Sundt
Program Manager, MyCompanyOffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Teresa Spencer
Creative Group
Vice President, Brand Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Turnbull
Production Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Dennis
Creative Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Raczkowski
Director, Brand Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alicia Valdez
Senior Graphic Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelley Farnum, Erik Wyatt
Graphic Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jessica Brutz, Travis Buffington, Jason George,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christopher Hiller, Susan Kovacs, Ken Kulisz
Digital Print and Finishing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marianne Dennis
Production Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie Graham
Bindery Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don Carn
Website Operations
Website Coordinator and Content Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dena Krischer
Scoring Crew
Scoring Crew Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Stuckey
LEADERSHIP
Statistician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stewart Marcell
Scoring Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy Bontumasi, Jeff Corey, John Kapral, Rich Kashalk, Shawn Kuzmin,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tamara Mires, Eric Randolph, Rodney Wilson
PA Announcer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Mason
6 DETROIT PISTONS MEDIA GUIDE 2004-05
WILLIAM DAVIDSON
Davidson became one of just a few multi-sport, major players in take the Guardian Glass Company, the family business, pay off
1999, when he, along with Palace Sports and Entertainment all debts and head it into the profitable direction the company
leadership
partners David Hermelin and the late Robert Sosnick, purchased now enjoys. Today, Guardian Industries remains the flagship of
the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. his corporate interests. Its world headquarters are located on
Davidson’s vision for duplicating the success of the Pistons and the same property as The Palace and the Pistons practice facil-
their home, The Palace of Auburn Hills, in Tampa came to ity in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
fruition during the 2003-04 season when the Lightning hoisted
the Stanley Cup in front of a capacity crowd at the St. Pete Times Davidson’s previous track record has paved the way for the
Forum, one of the United States’ finest new venues. Pistons, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre. His formu-
la for success, which turned the Pistons around and made The
The Shock joined the Washington Mystics as the first two expan- Palace one of the top arenas in the world, carries over into the
sion teams in the WNBA in 1998 and the team was an immediate DTE Energy Music Theatre, now considered one of the top
success. The shock finished with a 17-13 record in the Eastern amphitheaters in the country.
Conference during their inaugural season.
The 2003 season was a banner year for the Davidson’s management talents are con-
Shock as they recorded a league-best 25- tinually on display in NBA circles, where
9 record and were crowned WNBA he served as Chairman of the Board of
Champions by defeating the Los Angeles Governors and has been active on sever-
Sparks 2-1 in the WNBA Finals. The Shock al committees, including the one that
set a WNBA attendance record (22,076) in selected former NBA Commissioner
Game 3 of the WNBA Finals and was the Lawrence O’Brien in 1975.
first team since 1890 to go from the worst Davidson’s involvement in the Detroit com-
team in a professional sports league to the munity is well documented. In 1997 he was
best team. honored for his lifelong philanthropic
WILLIAM With the busiest amphitheater in the efforts, locally, nationally and internation-
country, DTE Energy Music Theatre, pur- ally, by the Council of Michigan
chased in 1990, Palace Sports and Foundations. The same year, he was listed
in a New York Times article as one of
DAVIDSON
Entertainment now has the ability to bring
the best in summer entertainment to its America’s most generous donors.
clientele. In 1988-89, the Pistons began Davidson was also one of the “founding
play in The Palace, a state-of-the-art fathers” who originated the
MANAGING arena built with Davidson’s financial sup-
port: a facility, which when combined with the Pistons, forms the
Pistons/Palace Foundation, a charitable
vehicle that has donated more than $20 million dollars in cash and
merchandise since 1989. In January 1995, the foundation worked
PARTNER foundation of his entertainment business. The company also
added management of the Meadow Brook Music Festival in the in conjunction with the City of Detroit’s Parks and Recreation
summer of 1994, further developing the entertainment division of Department to establish the Partnership to Adopt and Renovate
Palace Sports and Entertainment. Parks for Kids (PARK) Program. The program provides for
restoration of Detroit parks, basketball courts, baseball diamonds,
uring the 2003-04 sports year, Detroit
D Pistons Managing Partner William
Davidson became the first owner in sports
The Pistons have played in the postseason in 15 of the past 21
years, including seven of the past nine seasons. Davidson
acquired the Detroit Pistons in 1974 from the late Fred Zollner,
running tracks and playground equipment.
In 1992, he donated $30 million to his alma mater, the University
of Michigan’s School of Business Administration. The grant to
the man who founded the team in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the
history to win championships in three different 1940s. Zollner later moved the franchise to Detroit before the establish the William Davidson Institute will provide assistance
1957-58 season. in a special program to help develop market economies through-
professional leagues. The Pistons returned to glory, out the world. He has also endowed the William Davidson
winning the organization’s third championship in franchise history, Interested in a wide variety of sports, Davidson is one of the Graduate School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological
most knowledgeable heads of a NBA franchise. He can usually Seminary of America in New York with a $15 million gift, and the
the Tampa Bay Lightning won their first Stanley Cup and the Shock won their first
be found sitting courtside at all Pistons home games, and has American Technion Society to establish the world’s first educa-
WNBA Championship. studied many players and coaches in the league and is able to tional institution entirely dedicated to the international manage-
make some very astute observations. ment of technology-based companies at the Technion-Israel
Recognized as one of the most successful owners in the National Basketball Institute of Technology. In 1999, the Davidson Institute of
Davidson’s athletic history dates back many years and has con- Science Education was established at the Weizmann Institute of
Association for over 30 years, Detroit's 1989, 1990 and 2004 World Championships can tinued alongside his business career. He was a high school and Science in Rehovot, Israel. His $20 million gift was the largest
be directly attributed to Davidson. He has been the club's majority owner since 1974, college trackman and played football in the Navy during World private donation ever given to the Institute that is a leading inter-
War II. Davidson was an inaugural inductee into the Jewish
and, under his direction, the Pistons have been considered one of the league's elite Sports Hall of Fame.
national science research center and graduate school.
franchises for over 15 years. Locally Davidson has donated a renewable $2 million gift to the
The Pistons’ majority owner likes success and has known it in his Detroit Symphony Orchestra that enables the organization to
business interests. That’s why now, the success of the Detroit
He continues to keep the team at the league’s forefront with such amenities as a Pistons comes as no surprise to those who are aware of
make long-term touring plans both in the U.S. and international-
ly and pledged to fight cancer with a gift of $1 million to support
state-of-the-art practice facility, solely designed for the Pistons. Team members are Davidson’s ability to manage people. His secret is simple: Hire collaborative research, prevention and early detection pro-
able to use the facilities all summer long while working on personal off-season competent managers and place the responsibility on them. grams in breast and pediatric cancers at the Karmanos Cancer
conditioning goals. It will also be used for the team’s training camp for the 10th Educated in Business Law, Davidson received a Bachelor’s Institute and Children’s Research Center of Michigan.
straight year, alleviating the need to go off-site for the preseason. Degree in Business Administration from the University of The Detroit Pistons ownership group includes Legal Counsel
Michigan and earned a Juris Doctor’s Degree from Wayne State Oscar Feldman, and Advisory Board Members Warren Coville,
University. Milt Dresner, Bud Gerson, Dorothy Gerson, Miriam Mondry,
Davidson’s world champion Pistons were the first professional sports team to own their
After three years, Davidson gave up his law practice to take Eugene Mondry, Ann Newman, Herb Tyner and William Wetsman.
own plane, Roundball One. Roundball Two, a newer, larger, multimillion-dollar aircraft
over a wholesale drug company. He rescued it from bankruptcy Davidson and his wife, Karen, currently reside in Bloomfield
was purchased and refurbished in the summer of 1998 for the organization. Its 42 luxury and turned it around in three years. After this success, he did Hills. He has two grown children, Ethan and Marla.
seats and state-of-the-art video system allows the Pistons to fly in true, first-class comfort. the same with a surgical supply company. The next step was to
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TOM WILSON
Since joining the Pistons in 1977, Wilson has handled the day-to-day operations of its sales, advertising,
leadership
all business aspects of not only the Detroit Pistons, marketing and broadcasting departments. Wilson
but also of Palace Sports and Entertainment, which directed the company’s purchase of the National
includes The Palace of Auburn Hills, DTE Energy Hockey League’s 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa
Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Music Festival, the Bay Lightning along with the leasehold rights to its
Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Shock. He was arena, the St. Pete Times Forum. He serves as Chief
named Employee of the Year for 1990 by Guardian Executive Officer and Governor of the hockey team in
Industries, the Pistons’ and The addition to his role with the
Palace’s parent company. The Pistons.
award marked the first time
Guardian Industries gave the Under Wilson’s guidance, the
honor to an employee outside of Detroit Shock of the Women’s
its direct glass manufacturing and National Basketball Association
fabrication divisions. was added to Palace Sports and
Entertainment in the summer of
The Palace was designed largely 1998. The 2003 season was a
around Wilson’s input and he was banner year for the Shock as they
responsible for staffing and devel- recorded a league-best 25-9
oping organizational philosophies record and were crowned WNBA
TOM of the arena. Wilson’s ability to
create a family atmosphere among
his staff and guests has produced
Champions by defeating the Los
Angeles Sparks 2-1 in the WNBA
Finals. The Shock set a WNBA
WILSON entertainment at its best. The lat-
est addition to that ongoing philos-
ophy is The Cingular Club, which opened in October
attendance record (22,076) in
Game 3 of the WNBA Finals and
was the first team since 1890 to go from the worst
2001, and the Traverse Bay Entertainment Suite Level, team in a professional sports league to the best
PRESIDENT which opened in September 2002, offering fans addi- team.
tional entertainment opportunities before and after
AND CHIEF every Palace event. A native Detroiter, Wilson joined the Pistons in 1977
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Under his direction, The Palace has earned the dis-
as Sales Director and was promoted to Chief
Executive Officer shortly thereafter. He graduated
PALACE SPORTS & tinction of winning Performance magazine’s presti- from Cass Technical High School and received a
gious Best New Venue Award (1988) and the maga- Bachelor’s of business administration from Wayne
ENTERTAINMENT zine has also awarded The Palace its prestigious State University. Upon graduation, Wilson worked for
Arena of the Year accolade eight times. The Palace the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Kings, and
was named Arena of the Year by Pollstar after receiv- the Forum.
PRESIDENT AND ing that publication’s Best New Concert Venue hon-
ors for 1988. Wilson’s direction was instrumental in Wilson serves on the William Beaumont Hospital
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, the acquisition and renovation of DTE Energy Music Board of Trustees and was named the 1994 Executive
PISTONS Theatre as well, and he remains actively involved in
the operational phase and the ongoing improvement
of the Year by the Oakland Executives Association.
He is also active in the Boy Scouts of America and
of the facility. serves on the Board of Directors for Boy’s Hope and
CATCH. In 2002 he received Ernst & Young’s Master
alace Sports & Entertainment enjoyed unprecedented success during
P 2003-04, becoming the first sports franchise to win three major titles
(NBA Championship, Stanley Cup and WNBA Championship) in one year.
DTE Energy Music Theatre has been named the
nation’s busiest, top-grossing or highest attended
outdoor venue by Amusement Business in each of its
Entrepreneur award for the State of Michigan and in
2003 he was honored with the Michigan Sports Hall
of Fame’s Gerald R. Ford Sportsperson of the Year
14 summers under Wilson’s guidance. It has also award for contributions to the community. Wilson
Overseeing the efforts, Tom Wilson enters his 13th season as president of been nominated Amphitheatre of the Year in each of was also instrumental in the development and imple-
the 14 years of Palace Sports and Entertainment mentation of the Pistons/Palace Foundation that has
the Detroit Pistons and 16th as president of Palace Sports and ownership. In 1994 Palace Sports and Entertainment provided more than $20 million in grants and dona-
Entertainment, Inc. During his 27-year tenure as the team’s top business assumed management of Meadow Brook Music tions to deserving organizations and individuals
Festival on the grounds of Oakland University in throughout the state.
executive, the Pistons have won three NBA Championships (1989, 1990, Rochester, Michigan.
2004) and evolved into one of the best-marketed and most highly-valued Wilson and his wife, Linda, reside in Oakland
As executive administrator of Palace Sports and Township with daughter, Brooke, and son Kevin.
teams in professional sports. Elevating Wilson to the presidency in 1992, Entertainment, Wilson is ultimately responsible for
Managing Partner William Davidson stressed the importance of building a
structure within the organization that will have a long-term effect.
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JOE DUMARS
Known as one of the great competitors in the NBA (1988-89, 1989-90, 1991-92 and 1992-93). He was
leadership
throughout his 14-year playing career, “Joe D” – as named All-NBA Third Team for 1989-90 and 1990-91
he commonly referred to around the Detroit area – and All-NBA Second Team in 1992-93 when he aver-
enters his fifth full season as president of basketball aged a career-best 23.5 points per game.
operations in 2004-05 and his 20th overall in the NBA.
The 41-year-old Louisiana native was promoted to his Dumars retired from the game as a player following
current position after serving as the club’s vice pres- the 1998-99 NBA season and moved to the front office
ident of player personnel during the 1999-00 season. with a goal of helping return the team to the place
that he and his “Bad Boys” team-
Dumars’ keen eye for talent paved mates knew so well; the NBA
the way for Detroit’s resurgence Finals. He played in The NBA
and drive to the NBA Finals three times, winning cham-
Championship. His personnel pionship rings in 1989 and 1990.
moves have landed Detroit hall of His basketball acumen and
fame coach Larry Brown, two- insights into the game and its play-
time NBA Defensive Player of the ers will undoubtedly be beneficial
Year Ben Wallace, 2004 NBA to the organization as it continues
Finals MVP Chauncey Billups, to pursue its goals. Dumars, who
sharp-shooting guard Richard became the seventh Pistons play-
Hamilton and NBA All-Star er to have their jersey retired, also
Rasheed Wallace. In addition, had the NBA Sportsmanship
Dumars has drafted key talent Award named after him on the
equally important to Detroit’s same evening. The NBA
current and future success. Sportsmanship Award winner,
JOE Tayshaun Prince (No. 23 pick in
2002), Darko Milicic (No. 2 pick in
2003) and Carlos Delfino (No. 25 pick in 2003) will all
which recognizes the NBA player
who best represents the ideals of
sportsmanship on the court, is presented with the
DUMARS play important roles in the future success of the fran-
chise.
Joe Dumars Trophy each year. Dumars was named
the inaugural recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship
Award in November 1996.
PRESIDENT OF While the success and honors the club enjoyed in
2003-04 has been well documented, Dumars contin- Drafted out of McNeese State with the 18th selection
BASKETBALL ues to stress the importance of continued improve-
ment. That is why the 2004 offseason has been as
in the first round of the 1985 NBA Draft, Dumars went
on to play 1,018 regular season games for Detroit in
OPERATIONS busy and equally important as the last. He re-signed
Rasheed Wallace, who averaged 13.0 points during
14 seasons, making him the most tenured player in
franchise history. He retired as the team’s all-time
the 2004 NBA Playoffs and teamed with Ben Wallace leading three-point shooter with 990 made and its
to form the No. 1 shot blocking duo in the NBA, and second all-time leading scorer with 16,401 points.
fter being named as president of
A basketball operations on June 6, 2000, Joe
Dumars was determined to make Managing Partner William Davidson and
signed free agent forward Antonio McDyess.
McDyess, a former No. 2 draft pick, was named to the
All-NBA Third Team in 1999 and was a member of the
The 6-foot-3 shooting guard also ranks second on
Detroit’s all-time list for assists (4,612), second in
steals (902), third in field goals made (5,994), third in
Western Conference all-star team in 2001. The addi- field goals attempted (13,026), third in free throws
the Pistons organization an NBA champion once again. There was no tion of McDyess, swingman Ron Dupree and point made (3,423) and third in free throws attempted
guard Horace Jenkins, provides Dumars a roster that (4,059).
five-year plan or timetable given—only a sound basketball philosophy and includes a group of players with something to prove
and a core group of veteran players determined to In addition to his role with the Pistons, Dumars is
a progression of improvement delivered each season during his tenure. show the league that last season’s NBA majority owner and CEO of Detroit Technologies, Inc.,
Under Dumars’ direction, the Pistons have moved from a team that won 32 Championship was justified. an emerging automotive parts supplier in the Detroit
metro area. He also maintains a partnership in Joe
games in 2000-01 to a team that has compiled a record of 154-92 over the last Dumars’ Detroit beginning coincided with one of the Dumars Fieldhouse, an indoor multi-sports and enter-
most successful eras in Pistons basketball history. tainment complex located in Shelby Township. A
three years. Last season, Detroit won 50-plus games for the third Following a 46-36 rookie campaign in 1985-86, second Joe Dumars Fieldhouse was opened last
consecutive season and claimed the Eastern Conference Championship and Dumars’ teams won 50-plus games each of the next summer in Detroit, Michigan. Dumars was appointed
five seasons and two NBA Championships (1989, to the executive committee of the United States
NBA Championship for the first time since 1989 and 1990. Bold personnel 1990). He won the first of many NBA honors follow- Tennis Association in January 1999 and was most
decisions and an unwillingness to settle for mediocrity have become ing the team’s 63-19 record in 1988-89, being named recently inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of
to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team. The six-time Fame and Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.
trademarks Dumars’ leadership over the last four years, and, as the Pistons NBA All-Star was named Most Valuable Player of the
1989 NBA Finals, following the club’s successful Born on May 24, 1963, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Joe
look to win back-to-back NBA titles for the second time in franchise back-to-back defense of the NBA Championship. and his wife, Debbie, reside in Detroit with their two
history, the 2003 Sporting News NBA Executive of the Year continues Dumars was named first team NBA All-Rookie in children, Jordan (13) and Aren (11).
1985-86 and first team NBA All-Defense four times
striving to keep the organization among the NBA’s elite.
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