Pistons Announcer George Blaha One of the most recognizable sports personalities in Detroit and the NBA, George Blaha will begin his 30th consecutive season as the television and radio play-by-play voice of the Pistons in 2005-06. Blaha's extensive knowledge of basketball and his trademark colloquialisms such as "two and twenty-two to play" and "a high glass gun that goes" have thrilled Pistons fans of all ages for almost three decades. Blaha chatted with Pistons fans on Thursday, February 16 on Pistons.com
Pistons Legend Vinnie Johnson The Detroit Pistons will honor Vinnie Johnson, also known as "The Microwave" because he could heat up in a hurry, on Friday, January 27 when they host the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:00 p.m. The Pistons have planned a halftime ceremony where they will play a video detailing Johnson's life and career. George Blaha, the voice of the Pistons, will introduce Johnson to the crowd and the organization will unveil the permanent 'signage' on the court. Johnson answered 20 questions from Pistons fans on Pistons.com.
Pistons Bad Boy Bill Laimbeer The Detroit Pistons honored Bill Laimbeer, arguably the most hated Bad Boy in the history of the NBA, on Friday, January 6 when they hosted the Seattle Supersonics. The Pistons have planned a halftime ceremony where they will play a video detailing Laimbeer's life and career. George Blaha, the voice of the Pistons, will introduce Laimbeer to the crowd and the organization will unveil the permanent 'signage' on the court. Laimbeer chatted with Pistons fans on Thursday, January 5 on Pistons.com.
Pistons Legend Joe Dumars The Detroit Pistons will honor their legends by bringing them back for "Flashback Fridays" during the 2005-06 regular season. On December 23 the Pistons honored Joe Dumars, the Pistons President of Basketball Operations and Hall of Fame guard. Dumars will have his name and number permanently secured on the sidelines of the Pistons court. Dumars answered 20 questions from Pistons fans on Pistons.com.
Pistons Legend Isiah Thomas During the 2005-06 season, the Detroit Pistons will honor their legends with Flashback Fridays. On Friday, December 2nd when the New York Knicks visited The Palace, "Zeke" was honored by the organization that he was a part of for so many years. As part of the week-long celebration, Pistons.com has posted "20 Questions with Isiah" including questions from the fans. Read Thomas' answers.
Pistons Legend Dave Bing The Detroit Pistons will honor their legends by bringing them back for "Flashback Fridays" during the 2005-06 regular season. The first Flashback Friday is November 25 when the Pistons will honor Dave Bing, the first Pistons player to have his number (21) retired. Bing will have his name and number permanently secured on the sidelines of the Pistons court. Bing chatted with Pistons fans on Tuesday, November 22 on Pistons.com .
Pistons Color Analyst Bill Laimbeer Bill Laimbeer's name sparks one thing in the collective mind of the Detroit community - the desire to win and achieve success in whatever he is involved with. In 2005, Laimbeer finished his fourth season as head coach of the Detroit Shock with a record of 16-18. The 2005-06 NBA season marks Laimbeer's fifth as Pistons television analyst, working alongside George Blaha on all Channel 20, Detroit telecasts. Laimbeer chatted with Pistons fans on Tuesday, November 8 on Pistons.com.
Pistons Announcer George Blaha One of the most recognizable sports personalities in Detroit and the NBA, George Blaha will begin his 30th consecutive season as the television and radio play-by-play voice of the Pistons in 2005-06. Blaha's extensive knowledge of basketball and his trademark colloquialisms such as "two and twenty-two to play" and "a high glass gun that goes" have thrilled Pistons fans of all ages for almost three decades. Blaha chatted with Pistons fans on Wednesday, November 2 on Pistons.com
Pistons Vice President of Basketball Operations John Hammond John Hammond returns to the Pistons for his fifth year as vice president of basketball operations. He was promoted to his current position after serving as the club's director of player personnel during the 2001-02 season. Hammond is responsible for directing day-today operations of the basketball operations department, handling player personnel issues and assisting in roster development. Hammond chatted with Pistons fans on Thursday, October 6 on Pistons.com.
Pistons Announcer George Blaha One of the most recognizable sports personalities in Detroit and the NBA, George Blaha will begin his 30th consecutive season as the television and radio play-by-play voice of the Pistons in 2005-06. Blaha's extensive knowledge of basketball and his trademark colloquialisms such as "two and twenty-two to play" and "a high glass gun that goes" have thrilled Pistons fans of all ages for almost three decades. Blaha chatted with Pistons fans on Tuesday, September 6 on Pistons.com
Pistons Head Coach Flip Saunders Phil "Flip" Saunders was announced as the Head Coach of the Detroit Pistons on July 21, 2005. Saunders, 50, brings a basketball resume that includes 16-plus years of coaching at the professional level. With 411 NBA coaching victories, Saunders ranks 33rd among all-time NBA head coaches and ninth among active NBA head coaches. Detroit's new head coach chatted online with Pistons fans on Thursday, August 11.