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MEDIA GUIDE

The Detroit Pistons 2017-18 Media Guide was written and edited by Cletus Lewis, Michael Horan and Michelle Fikany. Editorial assistance provided by Kevin Grigg. Art direction, page layout and production by Mike Jones.

Photography by Chris Schwegler, David Roberts Photography and NBA Photos.Statistical information provided by Elias Sports Bureau and Chris Thorn.

Printing services by Graphics East.

© 2017 Detroit Pistons

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MEDIA GUIDELINES & INFORMATION

Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Media Guidelines & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Staff Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

LEADERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Tom Gores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9Arn Tellem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11Stan Van Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13Jeff Bower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Pat Garrity/Jeff Nix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Andrew Loomis/Adam Glessner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16J.R. Holden/Bob Beyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Malik Allen/Tim Hardaway/Otis Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Rex Walters/Charles Klask/Aaron Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Jon Ishop/Jordan Sabourin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Mike Abdenour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Basketball Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23Charlie Metzger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Greg Campbell/Mario Etemad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PLAYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Media Cheat Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Avery Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32Reggie Bullock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34Andre Drummond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-38Henry Ellenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40Joey Galloway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42Tobias Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-45Reggie Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-48Stanley Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50Jon Leuer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-52Boban Marjanovic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54Eric Moreland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Ish Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-58Anthony Tolliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-61Luke Kennard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Dwight Buycks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Luis Montero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Career Regular Season/Playoff Highs . . . . . . . . . . . 65-67

2016-17 SEASON IN REVIEW . . . . . . . . . 692016-17 Final Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71Home/Road Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Wins/Losses Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Pistons Game-By-Game Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-77Opponents Game-By-Game Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . 78-79Pistons Individual Season-Highs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-81Pistons Highs & Lows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Opponents Highs & Lows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Pistons Miscellaneous Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-86

RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87All-Time Pistons Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-90All-Time Pistons Individual Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . .91-93All-Time Pistons Career Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94-95All-Time Pistons Yearly Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96-101All-Time Pistons Top Performances . . . . . . . . . . . .102-103All-Time Opponents Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104All-Time Opponents Individual Records . . . . . . . .105-106All-Time Pistons Team Home Arena Records . . .107-108All-Time Pistons Individual Home Records. . . . . . 109-110All-Time Detroit Arena Team Records. . . . . . . . . . . 111-112All-Time Detroit Arena Individual Records . . . . . . . 113-114All-Time Detroit Arena Records - Totals. . . . . . . . . 115-116The Last Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Year-By-Year Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118-119Triple-Doubles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121All-Time Coaching Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122-124All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125-169All-Time Numerical Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-173Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174-182Draft History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183-187Season-By-Season Recaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188-246Playoff History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247-255Pistons Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256-257Attendance Records/Top Crowds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

NBA OPPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259NBA Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260-261NB G-League Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262NBA Community Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2632016-17 NBA Standings/Win Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2642016-17 NBA Team/Opponent Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . 2652016-17 NBA Team Rankings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266Miscellaneous 2016-17 NBA Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267All-Time NBA Statistical Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268-269Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270-327

OVERTIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329Little Caesars Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-331Pistons Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-335Pistons Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3362017-18 Traveling Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337Broadcasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-339Detroit Sports Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340Pistons Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341-3432017-18 Pistons Season Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

CREDENTIALS:Requests for game-by-game credentials should be submitted in writing – on company letterhead – to the Pistons’ Public Relations Department AT LEAST 30 HOURS PRIOR to the game you wish to cover (2:00 p.m. on Friday for a Saturday, Sunday or Monday game). Credential requests may be sent to [email protected]. NO CREDENTIAL REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED ON GAME DAY . Please make certain all requests for credentials are confirmed by the Public Relations Department prior to arriving at the arena. Credentials may be obtained 2 1/2 hours prior to each game at the press gateMedia should enter through the Sproat St. entrance – located at the Northeast corner of Little Caesars Arena off of Woodward Ave. Credentials must be visibly worn at all times and are non-transferable.

PHOTOGRAPHERS:Limited (and assigned) space is available for both accredited television and still photographers in one of two quadrants – either the west side of the basket stanchion on the north end of the floor or the east side of the basket stanchion on the north end of the floor. ABSOLUTELY NO TRIPODS ALLOWED . Photographers must be seated and stationary, at least four feet behind the baseline at all times. Photographers are not permitted on the court at any time during the game and cannot shoot from public walkways or gathering areas. Orders for strobe lights must be requested through the Pistons’ Public Relations Department.

Photo credentials will be issued in the same manner as other credentials, although requests should be submitted by the photo editor. It is club policy NOT to allow freelance photographers. Each photographer will be assigned a position by the Pistons’ Public Relations Department, making it imperative that we are aware of your intentions to shoot a particular game. A photo (and seating) chart will be available in the media room and on the back of each basket stanchion. Photographers located on the baseline will be permitted only one standard size “Domke” bag which must be placed behind the photographer during the game. Equipment not needed during the game must be stored off-court. One additional camera can be stored either beside or directly behind the photographer.

RUBBER LENS SHADES:In order to reduce the risk of injury to players, rubber lens shades are now required for all still photographers, broadcasters, news and entertainment video and film crews who are authorized to shoot NBA game action. Any additional light sources must be either removed or covered with bubble wrap.

Rubber lens covers are available by contacting:Robert’s Distributors, Inc.255 S. Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46225(800) 726-5544

PARKING:Members of the media who have been issued credentials will be granted parking privileges in the press parking area, located at 2721 Cass Ave. – Surface Lot #2 (corner of Temple and Cass).

MEDIA WORKROOM:The media workroom, located on the east side of the evemt level, is open three hours prior to each game and features comfortable work areas for your convenience. Telephone and fax service is available, as well as game notes, media guides, statistics, post-game quotes and out-of-town scores. Should you need any additional assistance or service, please do not hesitate to ask Kevin Grigg, Cletus Lewis, Michelle Fikany, Michael Horan or any member of the Pistons’ Public Relations staff.

PREGAME & POSTGAME INTERVIEWS:In accordance with NBA policy, both the Pistons and visiting locker rooms will be open to accredited media members for a 30-minute period prior to each game (5:45 – 6:15 p.m. for a 7:00 game) and no later than 15 minutes following the conclusion of each game. Players and coaches are available for interviews at those times, although it is recommended that any interview lasting longer than five minutes in duration be arranged in advance through the Pistons’ Public Relations Department (any live television pregame or postgame interviews should also be arranged in advance through the PR Department). ONLY working media members with valid credentials will be admitted to the locker room. No still photography is permitted in either teams’ locker room. ABSOLUTELY NO AUTOGRAPHS ALLOWED DURING MEDIA ACCESS PERIOD .

INTERVIEW ROOM:Detroit Pistons Head Coach Stan Van Gundy will meet the media inside the press conference room, located on the west side of the building on the event level, between the Pistons and Red Wings locker rooms (across from the Players Club), approximately 10 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

GAME NOTES, STATISTICS & STATISTICIANS:Game notes and statistics are available in the Pistons media room three hours prior to each game. Statistics are distributed to working media following each quarter. Postgame quotes and notes are distributed as quickly as possible following the conclusion of each game. Local statisticians are available to assist visiting television and radio broadcasters, and can be arranged by contacting the Pistons Public Relations Department several days in advance. Once a request is made, the statisticians must be compensated whether or not they are used.

AUTOGRAPHS:SEEKING AUTOGRAPHS OR SOUVENIR ITEMS FROM PLAYERS OR COACHES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE OF CREDENTIAL .

PRACTICE POLICY:In general, practices – which will usually be held at the team’s practice facility – are closed to the media, with the exception of the last 30 minutes. However, players and coaches will be available for brief interviews with accredited media members at the conclusion of each session. Interviews lasting longer than five minutes in duration should be scheduled in advance through the Pistons’ Public Relations Department. Please contact a PR staff representative to confirm practice times, sites and player availability.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA POLICY:International media interested in covering NBA regular season games must first submit a request in writing to the NBA league office. Please do not contact the Detroit Pistons individually. All credential requests must be received at least three business days prior to the first game requested. Photo identification will be required when picking up confirmed credentials at the media entrance. Requests must be made to the attention of Michael Perrelli (NBA International) at 212-407-8304 or [email protected]. Additional information on international media policies may be obtained by calling the NBA league office.


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CREATIVE & COMMUNICATIONSChief Revenue & Marketing Officer . . . . . . . . .Charlie MetzgerCoordinator, Creative & Communications. . . . Aaron Johnson

PISTONS PUBLIC RELATIONS Vice President, Pistons Public Relations . . . . . . . . Kevin GriggSenior Director, Media Relations. . . . . . . . . . . Cletus Lewis, Jr.Manager, Pistons Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . Michelle FikanyManager, Pistons Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike HoranBasketball Information Specialist . . . . . . . . . . Edward RiveroWeb Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Langlois

PS&E PUBLIC RELATIONS Senior Manager,Entertainment Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryant Fillmore

COMMUNITY RELATIONSSenior Director, Community Relations. . . . . . . . . Erika SwilleyManager, Player Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric TellemCoordinator, Community Relations . . . . . . . Chris Economeas

MARKETING/GAME OPERATIONSVice President, Brand Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alicia JeffreysSenior Director, Advertising & Promotions. . . Nick BartoloneDirector, Game Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn MartinezDirector, Media Partnerships & Inventory . . . . . . Dave NeitzerDirector, Fan Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geo ThomasDirector, Alumni Relations & Radio Color . . . . . . .Rick MahornManager, Member Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adam BanchiuManager, Advertising & Promotions. . . . . . . . . . . Tiffany KressManager, Fan Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aaron SmithCoordinator, Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Fisher Coordinator, Member Engagement . . . . . . . .Marissa RickmanPistons Legend, Community Ambassador . . . . . Earl CuretonAnnouncer TV/Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Blaha

PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTIONS Vice President, Production & Programming . . Diane FerrantiDirector, Production & Programming . . . . . . .Jeremy SmokerProducer/Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Pendergrass, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Albrecht, David Flora Video Systems Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Ross

GRAPHICSCreative Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason GeorgeArt Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike JonesDirector, Video Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell QuandtManager, Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruthann WojtowiczGraphic Designers . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandon Morris, Maddi MylerGraphic Designer, Partnership Solutions. . . . . . . Emily MullenMotion Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Foldenauer

BRAND NETWORKSVice President, Brand Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike DonnayDirector, Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug WernertManager, esports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adam Rubin

WEBSITE OPERATIONSManager, Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason MaynardManager, Digital Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Harper

RETAIL Director, Retail Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry AdamCoordinator, Retail Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren King

EMARKETINGDirector, E-Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Scott

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYManager, Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul RapierHelpdesk Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terri Green

EVENTS & FACILITIES Executive Vice President, Operations . . . . . . . . Mario Etemad Senior Vice President,LCA & PPC Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike WillaertOperations Project Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen WisnorSenior Director, Event Operations . . . . . . . . .Laura PassarielloDirector, Housekeeping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John PajakDirector, Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark VecellioSenior Manager, Event Operations. . . . . . . . Maegan DonovanSenior Manager, Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt GrimmOffice Manager, Property Management. . . . . . . . .Dawn KeslerLead Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Cyr, Chris Morrow Assistant Lead Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Dyja

LEVY RESTAURANTSExecutive Vice President, Operations . . . . . . . . Mario Etemad Director, Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad GregoryAssistant Director, Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Jensen General Manager, Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris LawsonManager, Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey WrightDirector, Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie CarlsonSenior Accounting Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy StacheckiOperations Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angela HerdmanGeneral Manager, Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . .Stacy BaceviciusManager, Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liz Russell Senior Manager, Catering Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa LukacsManager, Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veronica JostockExecutive Chef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamar NoldenSous Chefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Johnson, Emery Rodriguez

BUSINESS STRATEGY & OPERATIONSVice President & General Counsel . . . . . . . . . Richard HaddadDirector Business Affairs &Associate Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Awenate Cobbina Coordinator, Business Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lexi Brinza

HUMAN RESOURCESDirector, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan HartGeneralist, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Justen JohnsonCoordinator, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Grabowski

FINANCIAL SERVICESExecutive Vice President,Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg CampbellCorporate Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura FerichAssistant Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle WankDirector, Financial Planning & Analysis . . . . . . . . .Joe BiondoRevenue Analyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nate CroweCash Operations Specialists. . . . . . . . . Amy Cash, Carol HoltzManager, Payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen TrullCoordinator, Accounting & Payroll . . . . . . . . . Tim RandolphCoordinator, Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Livernois I.T. Business Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billie Moore

DATA & ANALYTICSVice President, Data & Analytics. . . . . . . . . . . . Chris PittenturfCRM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie HightCRM Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick GuidosData Research Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelly Bouren Database Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim PolizziBusiness Intelligence Data Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Fallert

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPSSenior Vice President,Corporate Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ted Van Zelst Vice President, Corporate Partnership Sales . . . . Kyle DraperDirector, Partnership Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . Leah TooheySenior Managers, Partnership Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erica Neitzer, John Guerreno, Ashleigh FieldsManagers, Partnership Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik Gruenewald, Breana Jackson Coordinator, Partnership Engagement . . . . . . .Jake Goldberg Manager, Partnership Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandy WatersDirector, Corporate Partnership Sales . . . . . . . Sarah MaggettiManager, Corporate Partnership Sales . . . .Michael Weisberg

TICKETING, CONSUMER SALES & SERVICESSenior Vice President, Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad LottSenior Director, Consumer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott SchiffSenior Director, Member & Premium Experience . . . Elizabeth GodekDirector, Consumer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe SchiaviDirector, Premium Partnership Seating . . . . . . . Nicole HouinAssistant Director, Group Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie BoveAssistant Director, Consumer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . Shaun DidiaAssistant Director, Inside Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen JaberoSenior Manager, Member Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom TaskerManager, Membership Development . . . . . . . . . Natalie KosalManager, Premium Service &Event Engagement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber MyczkowiakSenior Account Executive, Consumer Sales. . . . Susan ZayedAccount Executives, Consumer Sales . . . . . . . . Steffin Bader, . . . Brandon Sizemore, Raquel Sulaiman, Dean Bokuniewicz, . . . . . . . . Sarra Serhane, Tommy DiPonio, Austin MacEachen, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gina Wall, Charles Swanson, Dominick Reed Inside Sales Consultants . . . . . . . . . Paris Aye, Maria Almquist, . . . . . Andrew Jeffers, Alex Orendorff, Eric Fassler, Silas Cox, . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Ludlum, Tanner Schulte, Sarah Richardson, . . . . Scott Timmerman, Nick Bourdeaux, Mary Kate MacLean . . . Gabriel Avila-Gutierrez, Stephanie McNees, Paul Schram, . . . . . . . . . . . Sierra Spruce, Chandler Bryant, Tailur Szarenski, . . . . . . . . Jacob Miller, Bill Boren, Emily Wimmer, Kallie Allen, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison Derian-Toth, Hank SizemoreManagers, Member Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandon Gibson, . . . . . . . . . Emily Cowan, Sjonne Badgerow, Caitlyn PattersonAccount Executives, Group Sales . . Joe Barnes, Rachel Maki, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Bischer, Brandon Goebel, Mason Finch

OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Gores

EXECUTIVE STAFFVice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arn TellemChief Revenue & Marketing Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlie MetzgerExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg CampbellExecutive Vice President, Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mario Etemad Senior Vice President, Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad LottSenior Vice President, Corporate Partnership Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ted Van ZelstSenior Vice President, LCA & PPC Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike WillaertVice President / General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard HaddadVice President, Pistons Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin GriggVice President, Production & Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane FerrantiVice President, Brand Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike DonnayVice President, Information Technology & Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris PittenturfVice President, Corporate Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle DraperVice President, PS&E Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Franz LidzVice President, Brand Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alicia Jeffreys Chief of Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh BartelsteinExecutive Business Manager to the Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jhonika Hawkins

BASKETBALL STAFFPresident, Basketball Operations/Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Van GundyGeneral Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff BowerAssistant General Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff NixAssociate General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat GarrityChief of Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew LoomisAssociate Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob BeyerAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Malik Allen, Tim Hardaway, Charles KlaskAssistant Coach/Director of Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Otis SmithAssistant Coach/Player Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rex Walters Assistant Coach/Player Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aaron Gray Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon IshopAssistant Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Schaefer Director of Performance & Rehabilitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark CranstonHead Strength Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Sabourin Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louis ThompsonDirector, Team Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Abdenour Director, Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam GlessnerDirector, International Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.R. HoldenAdvance Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art LuptowskiPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Barrise, Al Walker, Quentin RichardsonInternational Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Filippi, Oronde TaliaferroCollege Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Ash, Durand Walker, Ryan Winters Maury Hanks,Special Assignment Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Malone Head Video Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TJ Saint Assistant Video Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Brink Director, Research and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jorge CostaManager, Basketball Analytics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zach BradshawAnalytics Systems Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron BlackshearSports Performance Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trent SaloEquipment Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John CoumoundourosDirector, Team Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry HendonManager, Team Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rod WilliamsExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missy Erwin, Nancy EmeryOperations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cole RobertsonLocker Room Attendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony BowenVideo Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry BrownEquipment Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew Henk Lead Ortho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Bill MoutzourosLead Internist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ramsey ShehabLead Ophthalmologist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. David GoldmanLead Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Flora TrangTeam Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Nick Pelachyk

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Off the court, Gores and his organization have

remained equally committed to making an impact

in the community. Gores, PS&E Vice Chairman

Arn Tellem and the Detroit Pistons Foundation

have made significant commitments to many local

charitable organizations, including S.A.Y. Detroit

PlayCenter,theDetroitPoliceAthleticLeague,City

Year, Grow Detroit’s Young Talent, the Bing Youth

Institute/BINGO Mentoring Program, Forgotten

Harvest,HAVENandtheJalenRoseYouthAcademy.

Theclubalsosupportsawide-rangeofcommunity

programs through NBA Cares that focus on health

andfitness,education,military,specialneeds,Black

History and the environment. In all, the NBA Cares

programimpactedover20,000peoplethroughover

3,500loggedhoursoforganizationalvolunteerism.

In 2016, Gores launched FlintNOW, a $10 million

private sector campaign to support short- and

long-term relief and revitalization initiatives

in response to the Flint water crisis. FlintNOW

has cultivated relationships with dozens of key

stakeholders and deployed resources to programs

focused on immediate relief, healthy food and

nutrition, education and long-term economic

revitalization.PS&EandthePistonshavebeenactive

in their support of FlintNOW, as have many other

businesses.InAugust,GoresandConsumersEnergy

President and CEO Patti Poppe announced a $2

million commitment to help fund the creation of a

FlintPromisescholarshipprogram.Thenewprivately

funded scholarship is expected to launch for the

2018-19 school year. Other FlintNOW partnerships

include a $25 million economic development

program launchedwithHuntingtonBank, ahealthy

foodsinitiativecreatedwiththeNationalBasketball

Players Association, and numerous campaigns that

haveprovidedmillionsofdollars insupportto local

Flintcharitableorganizations.

Strong relationships, trust in people and open

communication are hallmarks of Gores’ approach

and have been fundamental to the success of

Platinum Equity, the investment firm he founded

in 1995. Under his leadership, Platinum Equity has

grownintoamultibillion-dollarinvestmentfirmwith

a diverse, global portfolio of operating companies

in a wide range of different industries. The firm

has$13billionofassetsundermanagementand its

currentportfoliocomprisesmorethan30operating

companies generating $22 billion in revenue.

Platinum Equity has invested in many Michigan-

based companies in a range of different industries,

including automotive, transportation and logistics,

andboatmanufacturing.

Gores’ focusonoperationalexecution isahallmark

of Platinum Equity’s approach. The firm employs

a highly specialized strategy it calls M&A&O®

that integrates investment expertise with deep

operational capability and resources. Its focus on

operational execution is a signature of Platinum

Equity’s differentiation in the global M&A

marketplace.

Gores’ attention to detail and commitment to

executing on fundamentals can be traced back to

his early experience in learning to run a business

fromthegroundup.Hestartedout inthesoftware

industryasanentrepreneurwhofoundedasuccessful

business that provided inventory and supply chain

management solutions to the lumber industry. As

a small business operator, where companies often

trade principally on their good word and ability to

followthroughonwhattheypromise,Goreslearned

the importance of empowerment, hard work and

integrity–principlesthatguidehimstilltoday.

Born inNazareth, Israel,Gores(53)movedwithhis

familyatagefourtoGenesee,MI,wherehegrewup

andwenttohighschool.Heworkedhiswaythrough

college, earningaBachelor’sdegree fromMichigan

State in1986.HeandHollyhavethreechildrenand

resideinBeverlyHills,CA.Thefamilyalsomaintains

aresidenceinBirmingham,MI.

Goresisalong-timesupporterofinitiativesfocused

oneducation,healthcareand thearts.Healsohas

a deep passion for youth sports, having coached

numeroussoccerandbasketball teamsand funded

abroadrangeofsports-relatedprogramsthatteach

kids valuable lessons about teamwork, leadership

andcommitment.

TOM GORES

Tom Gores is owner of the Detroit Pistons and

ChairmanandCEOofglobalinvestmentfirmPlatinum

Equity.AgraduateofMichiganStateUniversitywho

grewupinFlint,MI,Goreshassubstantialfamilyand

businesstiestotheregion.Hiswife,Holly,aMichigan

nativewhoalsograduatedfromMichiganState,has

deeprootsintheareaandbothareactivelyinvolved

in the local community. Gores has often described

thePistonsasa “communityasset”with thepower

touniteandinspirepeopleinDetroitandthroughout

Michigan.

In his most impactful move since acquiring the

franchise in 2011, Gores returns the Pistons to

downtownDetroitthisseasonforthefirsttimesince

1978wheretheteamwillnowplayinthenewLittle

CaesarsArena.Themovewillalsoincluderelocation

of the team’s operations to the new Henry Ford

DetroitPistonsPerformanceCenter, a state-of-the-

art practice facility and corporate headquarters

downtown that will break ground this fall. The

move will bring substantial new investment and

economic activity to the city and a comprehensive

community benefits package that will aid Detroit’s

neighborhoods.

Fromaneconomicstandpoint,relocatingthePistons

andbuildingthenewperformancecenterwillcreate

more than 2,100 jobs and generate an additional

$596.2 million in estimated total economic impact

in metro Detroit and according to a study by the

UniversityofMichiganCenterforSportandPolicy.

Thenewperformancecenterisexpectedtobecome

the top sports medicine, practice facility and team

headquarters complex in the NBA. Located in the

NewCenterareaofDetroit,thenewstate-of-the-art

training facility will connect to a new Henry Ford

sportsmedicinecomplex thatwillhousephysicians

and researchers specializing in rehabilitative

treatment, injury diagnosis and prevention. The

integrationofsportsscienceandresearchwithday-

to-day player training sessions will provide Pistons

players with a substantial competitive advantage

andensurethefranchisehasthebesttoolsavailable

anywhere for maximizing player development and

attractingandretainingtoptalent.

Under the direction of President of Basketball

Operations and Head Coach Stan Van Gundy and

GeneralManagerJeffBower,thePistonsfrontoffice

has delivered on Gores’ vision of resetting the

culture of the franchise and assembling a cohesive

andcompatibleteamcapableofwinningnowwhile

ensuring flexibility for the future. Just one player

remains from the rosterVanGundy inherited three

years ago (Andre Drummond) and the club has

executed 12 tradesandsigned 14 freeagents since

thattime.

Preparationforthe2017-18NBAseasonhasfocused

on three areas: internal development, improved

shooting and defense. A healthy Reggie Jackson,

re-focused Andre Drummond and continued

maturation of Stanley Johnson are expected to

provide a boost this season along with increased

consistency from Tobias Harris, John Leuer, Ish

Smith and Boban Marjanovic. Offseason moves

helped bolster team shooting with the addition of

first round selection Luke Kennard, the free-agent

acquisitionofLangstonGallowayand the trade for

shootingguardAveryBradley.AnAll-NBADefensive

performer and long-distance threat, Bradley brings

playoffswagger,veteranexperienceandadefense-

firstmentalitytoayoungroster.

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Arn Tellem is Vice Chairman of Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), which includes the Detroit Pistons basketball franchise. Mr. Tellem, who reports to owner Tom Gores, joined PS&E in August 2015 following a distinguished career as one of the top player agents in sports.

As a representative of ownership, Mr. Tellem has broad responsibility for business strategy, plan-ning and development, and strengthening the connection between PS&E and the community. With respect to the Detroit Pistons, Mr. Tellem is responsible for league-related initiatives as one of the team’s Alternate Governors on the NBA Board of Governors. In 2017 he served as Mr. Gores’ point man and chief negotiator in the successful bid to bring the franchise back to the city after an absence of 39 years to play at Little Caesars Arena.

Mr. Gores describes Mr. Tellem as “one of the most accomplished and respected sports executives in the world” and says that “he shares my belief that sports can be a catalyst for change in the community.”

A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, Mr. Tellem has said the opportunity to contribute to the region’s revitalization was a key factor in his decision to join PS&E:

“I’m excited by the potential in Detroit and throughout the region – in commerce, the arts and on the basketball courts and playing fields. It’s been a privilege to spend so much of my life helping guide the careers of professional athletes, but making a difference to a community gives you a deeper sense of purpose.”

To that end – Mr. Tellem has spearheaded a number of community partnerships that earned the organi-zation national recognition. Committed to making an impact in the city of Detroit and the metro region, the club’s community relations efforts were recognized nationally by ESPN as a finalist for the ESPN 2016 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award. Mr. Tellem, Mr. Gores and the Detroit Pistons Foundation made significant commitments to, and forged and strengthened relationships with S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center, the Detroit Police Athletic League, City Year, Grow Detroit’s Young Talent, the Bing Youth Institute/BINGO Mentoring Program, Forgotten Harvest, HAVEN and the Jalen Rose Youth Academy. The main objective: to involve players, coaches and administrators during yearly events with each organization. The Pistons maintain a wide range of community programs through NBA Cares, addressing health and fitness, education, military, special needs, Black History and green initiatives. NBA Cares programs and participants have provided more than 3.9 million hours of hands-on service and created more than 1,080 places where kids and families can live, learn or play in communities around the world.

Mr. Tellem is also leading the charge for Palace Sports & Entertainment’s partnership with Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and Rock Ventures to bring an MLS franchise to Detroit.

A long-time board member of PeacePlayers International and Seeds of Peace, Mr. Tellem lends his time and supports the organization’s efforts to bring together children from conflict regions to promote tolerance and understanding. Using basketball to bridge barriers, PeacePlayers International operates year-round programs in South Africa, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Israel and the West Bank.

Mr. Tellem has represented more than 500 profes-sional athletes in his career, including numerous former Detroit Pistons. He joined PS&E following nine years at Wasserman Media Group, where he served as Vice Chairman and oversaw the Team Sports Division. In 1989, he founded Los Angeles-based Tellem & Associates, which was acquired in 1999 by SFX Entertainment, the world’s largest producer and marketer of live entertainment. Mr. Tellem served as Chief Executive Officer of SFX Sports until he joined Wasserman.

Mr. Tellem began representing professional base-ball and basketball players in the early 1980’s. Before that, he was a partner at the law firm Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, where he special-ized in sports law and commercial litigation. Mr. Tellem also served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers between 1982 and 1988.

In 2006, Sports Business Journal named Mr. Tellem the Most Influential Agent in Sports and The Sporting News named him “Most Influential Sports Agent.” In 2004 and 2005, he was the only NBA player agent named as one of The Sporting News’ “50 Most Influential People in Sports Business.” Mr. Tellem was recognized as the industry’s top agent by the magazine in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. In 2008, Sports Business Journal ranked him second among sports agents. Two years later Business Insider named Mr. Tellem one of the world’s four “best” sports agents. In 2013, Forbes ranked him the third most powerful agent in sports; and first in basketball.

A member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of California, Mr. Tellem served as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California School of Law and is frequently invited to lecture on issues related to sports law and business. He received his bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in 1976 and his J.D. degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1979.

From 2009 to 2010, Mr. Tellem wrote a semi-week-ly sports column for The Huffington Post. He has also written for Sports Illustrated, the Op-ed page of The New York Times and The Japan Times.

Mr. Tellem is married to Nancy Tellem, the for-mer entertainment and digital media president of Microsoft and a onetime president of CBS Television Studios, formerly CBS Paramount Television. They met in 1974 while both were sum-mer interns in Washington, D.C. The couple has three sons: Michael, Matty and Eric.

VICE CHAIRMANARN TELLEM


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head coach of the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the second time in his career and guided the East to a 141-139 win at the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas, TX. He coached in his 400th regular season game on February 7 at Boston and ranked third among active head coaches for most victories after 400 career games (257 wins). He was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Coach of the Month in October/November 2009 and again in April 2010.

During the 2008-09 campaign, Van Gundy guided the Magic through a memorable playoff run, capped off with the 2009 Eastern Conference title and the franchise’s second trip to the NBA Finals. During the regular season, Orlando posted a 59-23 (.720) record and captured the Southeast Division title. It was the team’s second consecutive division crown and its fourth overall.

In 2007-08, his first season with Orlando, Van Gundy led the Magic to a 52-30 (.634) record and the Southeast Division championship. It was the team’s first division crown since 1995-96. Orlando also advanced past the opening round of the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 1996, defeating Toronto, 4-1.

Van Gundy served as head coach of the Miami Heat for two-plus seasons from 2003-05, posting a regu-lar season record of 112-73 and a postseason mark of 17-11. Despite a rash of injuries and a tough schedule, which saw the Heat drop their first seven games, Van Gundy righted the ship and led Miami to a 42-40 record during his first season as head coach in 2003-04. They became just the fourth team since the NBA went to its current playoff format in 1983-84, to reach the playoffs after starting the season with at least seven consecutive losses. The 42 wins was a 17-win improvement from the previous season, the second-best turnaround in franchise history and the fourth-best in the NBA from 2002-03 to 2003-04. Van Gundy earned NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for March 2004, after leading the Heat to an Eastern Conference-best 12-3 mark during the month. Miami finished the regular season by going 17-4 over its final 21 games, finished second in the Atlantic Division and earned homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

During the 2004 NBA Playoffs, Miami defeated New Orleans during the First Round, 4-3, making Van Gundy just the fourth rookie coach in NBA history to win a decisive seventh game during a playoff series. He guided the Heat to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for just the third time in franchise history, where they eventually fell to top-seeded Indiana in six games.

With the addition of an All-Star center in Shaquille O’Neal, and raised expectations, Van Gundy led the Heat to a 59-23 record in 2004-05, the second-most wins during a single season in team history, and the Southeast Division title. The Heat won the division by 14 games, the largest margin for any division win-ner in the NBA that season. For the second straight time, he guided the Heat to a 17-win improvement from the previous season, making him only the second coach in NBA history to lead his team to at least 15-win improvements in consecutive seasons.

Van Gundy was named head coach of the Eastern Conference All-Stars for the 2005 NBA All-Star Game in Denver, where he led the East to a 10-point win. He also earned NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the Month honors in both December 2004 and March 2005. The Heat went on a franchise-record 14-game winning streak from December 6 – January 1 and later reeled off 12 consecutive victories from February 26 - March 19, becoming the first Eastern Conference team with a pair of double-digit win streaks in the same season since the 1995-96 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls.

During the 2005 NBA Playoffs, Miami advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, recording four-game sweeps of both New Jersey and Washington. It marked just the second time in Heat history the team reached the Conference Finals and came within minutes of a trip to the NBA Finals, before falling to Detroit in Game 7. It was also the first time in team history that Miami had advanced to at least the Conference Semifinals in consecutive seasons.

Van Gundy spent 12 years with the Heat, arriving prior to the 1995-96 campaign and served as assis-tant coach under Pat Riley for two seasons. He was elevated to assistant head coach in 1997, a position he held for six seasons, and was the team’s lead assistant until being named head coach on Oct. 24, 2003.

Prior to his tenure with Miami, Van Gundy coached at the University of Wisconsin for three seasons, including head coach in 1994-95. He began his coaching career as an assistant at the University of Vermont from 1981-83, then served as head coach at Castleton State College (VT) from 1983-86. After stints as an assistant coach at Canisius College (1986-87) and Fordham (1987-88), he was head coach at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell from 1988-92. In eight years as a college head coach, Van Gundy compiled a record of 135-92 (.595).

A native of Indio, Ca., Van Gundy was born on August 26, 1959. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in phys-ical education from SUNY-Brockport in 1981. While at SUNY-Brockport, Van Gundy played basketball for his father, Bill. His brother, Jeff, was a head coach in the NBA for 11 seasons, most recently with the Houston Rockets from 2003-07. Van Gundy and his wife, Kim, have four children.

NBA COACHING RECORDYEAR TEAM RECORD PLAYOFFS

2003-04 MIA 42-40 6-7

2004-05 MIA 59-23 11-4

2005-06 MIA 11-10 ––––

2007-08 ORL 52-30 5-5

2008-09 ORL 59-23 13-11

2009-10 ORL 59-23 10-4

2010-11 ORL 52-30 2-4

2011-12 ORL 37-29 1-4

2014-15 DET 32-50 ––––

2015-16 DET 44-38 0-4

2016-17 DET 37-45 ––––

NBA CAREER TOTALS 484-341 (.587)NBA PLAYOFFS TOTALS 48-43 (.527)

HEAD COACH/PRESIDENT OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS

Stan Van Gundy enters his fourth season as pres-ident of basketball operations and head coach for the Detroit Pistons, after being named to the posi-tions on May 14, 2014. After a 32-50 record in his first season, Van Gundy led the Pistons to a 44-38 record in 2015-16 (a 12-game improvement), leading Detroit to its first above-.500 record since 2007-08 and first postseason appearance since the 2008-09 season. It marked Van Gundy’s eighth playoff appearance in 11 seasons as a head coach and also his eighth season finishing with a better than .500 record. Overall, he’s amassed a 113-133 (.459) coach-ing record with the Pistons.

In addition to his coaching duties, Van Gundy oversees all aspects of the basketball operations department. The turnover of the roster he inherited leaves the team with center Andre Drummond as the only holdover. Van Gundy’s tireless work to rebuild the team’s roster was again evident this past offseason when he traded for guard Avery Bradley, signed free agents Langston Galloway and Eric Moreland, and drafted Duke University standout, Luke Kennard, in the 2017 NBA Draft. During the 2015-16 offseason, Van Gundy’s executive moves addressed strengthening the bench with the acqui-sition of free agents Ish Smith, Jon Leuer and Boban Marjanovic and the drafting of Henry Ellenson from Marquette University.

At the 2015-16 trade deadline, under Van Gundy’s executive leadership, the Pistons acquired versatile forward Tobias Harris from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Brandon Jennings and Ersan Ilyasova. It marked two seasons in a row where Van Gundy and his management team pulled off a deal at the trade deadline where the Pistons acquired a young starter. During the 2014-15 season, when starting point guard Jennings was lost for the season with an Achilles tendon injury in late January, Van Gundy helped to engineer a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder that brought Reggie Jackson to Detroit in exchange for D.J. Augustin, Kyle Singler and a 2019 second-round draft pick. Jackson was then signed to a multi-year deal during that offseason.

Prior to the start of the 2014-15 season, Van Gundy added veteran leadership in the likes of former All-Star and NBA Champion Caron Butler and Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA Champion with the Miami

Heat, and also added outside shooting with the signing free-agent guard Jodie Meeks. During the season, he made bold roster moves which led to the team finishing with a .500 (27-27) record in its final 54 games after a 5-23 start to the season. Veteran forward Josh Smith was waived on December 22 and Anthony Tolliver was acquired from the Phoenix Suns on December 24.

Van Gundy’s retooling of the Pistons’ roster con-tinued with an active 2014-15 offseason. His roster makeover began when he pulled off a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks by acquiring veteran forward Ilyasova. He drafted University of Arizona stand-out forward, Stanley Johnson, eighth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft and selected Darrun Hilliard from Villanova in the second round with the 38th overall pick. He then saw the acquisition of for-wards Marcus Morris and Danny Granger, and guard Reggie Bullock, from the Phoenix Suns, in exchange for a 2020 second-round pick and followed that by signing free-agent big man Aron Baynes, bolstering the team’s front-court presence. He also added depth to the backcourt by swinging a trade with the Brooklyn Nets to obtain veteran guard Steve Blake in exchange for Quincy Miller.

A respected veteran in the NBA and collegiate coaching ranks, Van Gundy earned his 400th NBA career coaching win vs. Atlanta (3/31/15) and became the 10th fastest coach to 400 victories in NBA history. Under his leadership, the Pistons recorded franchise records for total 3-pointers made in back-to-back seasons (703 in 2014-15 then 740 in 2015-16), 3-point field goals made per game (9.0) in 2015-16 and 3-pointers made in a game with 17 at Cleveland (12/28/14) then 17 at Atlanta on December 2, 2016.

Van Gundy holds a career-coaching record of 484-341 (.587) in 11-plus NBA seasons. He’s taken his teams to the postseason eight times and holds a 48-43 (.527) playoff record with the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. Prior to Detroit, he previously coached in the NBA during the 2011-12 season when he led the Magic to a 37-29 record and a fifth consecutive postseason appearance. He compiled a 259-135 (.657) regular-season record with the Magic from 2007-12 and captured three consecutive Southeast Division titles from 2007-10.

During the 2010-11 season, Orlando finished 52-30 (.634), good for second place in the Southeast Division and fourth-best in the Eastern Conference. The Magic surpassed the 50-win plateau for the fourth consecutive season, setting a new fran-chise record. Van Gundy became the second-fast-est active NBA coach to 300 career wins and the seventh-fastest all-time on December 25, 2010 vs. Boston. He also coached in his 500th career game on March 16 at Milwaukee and had the sixth-most wins in NBA history through 500 contests.

In 2009-10, Van Gundy guided the Magic to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight time, after compiling a 59-23 (.720) regular season record. It was the second-best mark in the NBA, and Orlando captured the Southeast Division title for the third consecutive season. Van Gundy was named

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BASKETBALL OPERATIONS

Jeff Nix enters his fourth season as assistant general manager of the Detroit Pistons after spending almost three years as director of basketball opera-tions for the Wake Forest University Men’s Basketball team.

An 18-year veteran of the NBA coaching and front-office ranks, Nix spent 15 years in the New York Knicks organization. He joined the club as an assistant coach in 1992 and held that position for five years before being named assis-tant general manager in 2000. He was a key member of the Knicks’ coaching staff when the team won two Eastern Conference Championships in 1994 and 1999. He then served as the team’s director of scouting from 2005-07.

Nix built an impressive college coaching career which spanned over 13 years. He began his career at his alma mater, Canisius College, in 1979 as an assis-tant coach. He also held assistant coaching positions at St. Francis University (1981-84), Loyola College (1984-85), Xavier University (1985-87), and the University of Notre Dame (1987-82).

In 2005, Nix co-founded Camouflage Kids, Inc., a national non-profit orga-nization that purchases collegiate athletic event tickets for families and children of those serving in the military. All of the program’s participants receive game tickets, food, t-shirts, backpacks and wristbands all free of charge. Camouflage kids annually awards the Skip Prosser Scholarship and have awarded more than 10 scholarships to military children from Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago.

Nix played basketball at Canisius College and graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Master’s in Sports Administration. He’s an aviation enthusiast and holder of an airplane pilot’s license.

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERJEFF NIX

Pat Garrity is in his second year as associate general manager and fourth season overall with the Detroit Pistons. Previously, he spent two seasons as Director of Strategic Planning after a 10-year NBA career and three-plus years working as a client advisor for a Connecticut-based hedge fund.

Garrity was drafted 19th overall in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and a draft-day trade sent him to the Phoenix Suns. After one season with the Suns, he was traded to the Magic where he played from 1999-2008. Overall, he averaged 7.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 552 career NBA games and played for Head Coach Stan Van Gundy in 2007-08.

A four-year player at the University of Notre Dame, Garrity averaged 18.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 111 games for the Fighting Irish. He graduated with a BS in Science, Pre-Professional Studies from Notre Dame and, following his retirement from the NBA in 2008, earned an MBA with a concentration in Investment Finance from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGERPAT GARRITYJeff Bower is in his fourth season as general manager of the Detroit Pistons after being named to the position on June 3, 2014.

A veteran of more than three decades of basketball experience at the NBA and collegiate levels, Bower’s tenure in Detroit has seen an almost complete overhaul of the team’s roster and improvement on the floor as a result. Only Andre Drummond remains from the roster he inherited upon his arrival in Detroit. Additionally, the Pistons made a return to the postseason for the first time in six years in 2015-16 in large part to some of the shrewd front office moves he’s made. Most recent, Bower acquired guard Avery Bradley from Boston in exchange for forward Marcus Morris, signed free agents Langston Galloway and Eric Moreland and drafted Luke Kennard, 12th in the 2017 NBA Draft, during the 2016-17 offseason. Previously, he engineered a trade which saw the Pistons acquire forward Tobias Harris from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Brandon Jennings and Ersan Ilyasova at the 2016 trade deadline. He then addressed the team’s need for a strengthened bench by signing free

agents Ish Smith, Jon Leuer and Boban Marjanovic during the 2016 free agency period.

Under Bower’s leadership, the Pistons roster has experienced an infusion of youth, talent and depth at every position. In addition to free agency acquisition, Bower continues to add young talent through the draft. In 2016, Detroit drafted Henry Ellenson, who was projected to be a lottery pick, 18th overall from Marquette University. The Pistons selected Arizona forward Stanley Johnson eighth and Villanova’s Darrun Hilliard 38th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft and they both contributed to the team’s resurgence and return to the playoffs that season.

Bower spearheaded Detroit’s efforts in acquiring guard Reggie Jackson in a 2015 trade-deadline deal which sent D.J. Augustin and Kyle Singler to Oklahoma City and the trade that brought Ilyasova to the Pistons, from Milwaukee, in exchange for Caron Butler and Shawne Williams. Other key moves Bower has made toward the roster’s improvement include the 2015 offseason signing of free-agent big man Aron Baynes and trading for forward Marcus Morris and guard Reggie Bullock, from the Phoenix Suns. Overall, four of the Pistons’ five starters were acquired under Bower’s watch.

Bower served two terms as general manager of the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets from 2001-03 and 2005-10. He first joined the Hornets organization in 1995 as an advance scout and was promoted to director of scouting/assistant coach after two years. He was the team’s assistant general manager for the 2000-01 season and was named general manager on June 4, 2001. After two years as general manager, Bower was named as an assistant coach (2003-04) and director of player personnel (2004-05) before taking over as general manager again in 2005.

While with the Hornets, Bower drafted four future NBA All-Stars including Baron Davis (1999, third pick), Jamaal Magloire (2000, 19th pick), David West (2003, 18th pick) and Chris Paul (2005, fourth pick). He’s credited with rebuilding the Hornets franchise in wake of Hurricane Katrina which forced the Hornets to temporarily relocate to Oklahoma City from 2005-07. His 2007-08 Hornets team set a franchise record with 56 regular-season wins, won its only division title and advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals where they took the San Antonio Spurs to seven games. That year, Bower finished third in the Sporting News NBA Executive of the Year voting. The Hornets made four playoff appearances under his leadership.

Prior to joining the Pistons, Bower spent the 2013-14 season as head coach of Marist College. He began his collegiate career with Penn State University as an assistant coach from 1983-86. He then moved to Marist College where he served as an assistant coach from 1986-90 before being promoted to associate head coach from 1990-1995. While at Marist, Bower helped lead the Red Foxes to an NCAA Tournament appearance in 1987 after winning the Northeast Conference and coached Rik Smits, the second overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft who went on to have a stellar career with the Indiana Pacers.

In addition to his NBA and college accolades, Bower was a three-time guest of the International Basketball Academy held in Pula, Croatia, where he coached and instructed basketball clinics.

A native of Hollidaysburg, PA., Bower and his wife, Lisa, have one daughter. He holds a BA in history/edu-cation from St. Francis College.


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J.R. Holden enters his second year as director of international scouting after serving the previous two years as a college and international scout with the Detroit Pistons. Holden played college basketball at Bucknell University from 1994-98 and then embarked on a very successful playing career overseas. He began his pro career in 1998 playing one season with ASK Brosceni (Latvia), two seasons with Telindus Oostende (Belgium) and one with AEK (Greece). He then joined CSKA Moscow (Russia) where he played from 2002-11 and won 12-of-13 domestic league champi-onships, appeared in eight straight Euroleague Final Fours and won one European Gold medal. His career has been chronicled as one of the best for an American in European Basketball history. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Holden received Russian citizenship in October, 2003 and was named to the Men’s Russian National basketball team. His signature moment came in the FIBA Basket 2007 finals versus Spain when he made the game-winning shot with two seconds remaining in the game to give Russia its first ever gold medal. He was also a member of Russia’s 2008 Olympic team that participated in the Beijing Olympics where he finished in the top five in scoring. Holden ended his career by being named to the 2001-10 All-decade team. Holden and his wife, Aireka, have one daughter and one son.

DIRECTOR OFINTERNATIONAL SCOUTINGJ.R. HOLDEN

Bob Beyer is in his second year as associate head coach after serving the previ-ous two years as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons. Prior to the Pistons, he spent the 2013-14 season as an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats.

A coaching veteran with over 30 years of experience at the NBA and collegiate levels, Beyer spent the 2012-13 season as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors, helping the team to the Western Conference Semifinals in its first playoff appearance since 2006-07. Prior to that, he spent five seasons on Head Coach Stan Van Gundy’s staff with the Orlando Magic from 2007-12. During his time with the Magic, the team compiled a 259-135 (.657) record and won 50-plus games in four consecutive seasons from 2007-11. The team earned three straight Southeast Division titles and went to the playoffs in each of their five seasons, winning the 2009 Eastern Conference Championship and reaching the NBA Finals.

Beyer’s NBA coaching career began with the Toronto Raptors, when he served as an assistant coach in 2003-04 and as the team’s advance scout in 2004-05. Before joining the NBA ranks, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Texas Tech University under legendary Coach Bob Knight from 2001-03. Beyer also served as head coach at Siena College from 1994-97. His college coaching experience also includes stints as an assistant coach at the University of Albany (1985-89), Siena (1989-93), the University of Wisconsin (1994-97), Northwestern University (1997-2000) and the University of Dayton (2005-07).

Beyer graduated from Alfred University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in history and minors in coaching, writing and secondary education. He earned his master’s degree in curriculum planning and development while coaching at Albany.

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACHBOB BEYER


Andrew Loomis is in his second season as Chief of Staff of the Detroit Pistons after serving the previous two seasons as Executive Director of Basketball Operations. Prior to joining the Pistons, Loomis spent three and a half seasons with the Golden State and Santa Cruz Warriors.

In his current role, Loomis works closely with General Manager Jeff Bower in overseeing several areas of the basketball operations department. Over the last two seasons, Loomis’ responsibilities included assisting in the management of the basketball operations of the Grand Rapids Drive – the NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons. He also led the player development efforts for the Golden State Warriors while also serving as the assistant general manager of the Santa Cruz Warriors.

Prior to his time with the Warriors, Loomis spent eight seasons with the New Orleans Hornets. His responsibilities included researching and compiling statis-tical information on prospective players, evaluating salary cap implications for potential trades and free agent signings, ensuring compliance with the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and assisting with the implementation of player development initiatives and community relations activities.

A 2002 graduate of Tulane University, Loomis interned for the Orlando Magic’s media relations department before joining the Hornets and also spent four years working for the Green Wave men’s basketball program. In addition, while working toward his bachelor’s degree in English, he completed internships at Fox Sports Net in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden.

CHIEF OF STAFFANDREW LOOMIS

Adam Glessner enters his second season as director of player personnel after serving the previous two seasons as a pro scout for the Detroit Pistons.

Prior to joining the Pistons, Glessner worked as a coaching associate with the Charlotte Bobcats. He spent the previous six years with the Orlando Magic, including working under Head Coach Stan Van Gundy from 2007-12, beginning as an assistant video coordinator, then video coordinator and finally as a video analyst.

A native of Harrisburg, PA, Glessner served as an assistant video coordinator on Billy Donovan’s staff at the University of Florida when the Gators won back-to-back NCAA Men’s Championships in 2006 and 2007.

Glessner is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Management at the University of Florida.

DIRECTOR OFPLAYER PERSONNELADAM GLESSNER


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Charles Klask is in the fourth year of his third stint with the Pistons after working as an assistant coach/advance scout with the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013-14 season. Klask served as an assistant coach with the Pistons from 2011-13 and worked for the Orlando Magic from 2002-11 as a video coordinator, advance scout and the last three years as the scouting information manager. Before joining the Magic, Klask got his start in the NBA with the Pistons as a video coordinating intern in the summer of 2001 and then became the video coordi-nator of the Detroit Shock of the WNBA. The previous two years he worked as a coaching assistant with the Grand Rapids Hoops of the CBA and also worked as an assistant coach for the Dodge City Legend of the USBL during the summer of 2000.

A native of Livonia, MI, Klask attended Livonia Stevenson High School and is a graduate of Michigan State University. He and his wife, Brienne, have two children.

ASSISTANT COACHCHARLES KLASK


Malik Allen enters his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons after a 10-year playing career in the NBA from 2001-11.

Allen played in 478 career games with Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, New Jersey, Milwaukee, Denver and Orlando. He averaged 4.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 15.2 minutes and played for Head Coach Stan Van Gundy both in Miami (2003-05) and Orlando (2010-11). Allen averaged career highs in points (9.6), rebounds (5.3), minutes (29.0) and games (80) as a member of the Miami Heat during the 2002-03 season.

A native of Willingboro, NJ, Allen played four seasons at Villanova University, averaging 9.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 125 career games. He and his wife, Kara, have a son and a daughter.

ASSISTANT COACHMALIK ALLEN

Tim Hardaway is in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons. A 13-year NBA veteran as a player, Hardaway enjoyed a stellar career being named to five NBA All-Star teams and earning All-NBA honors five times (First Team once, Second Team three times and Third Team once).

The 14th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 1989 NBA Draft, Hardaway averaged 17.7 points, 8.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 867 career games with Golden State, Miami, Dallas, Denver and Indiana. He averaged 20-plus points and nine-plus assists in four consecutive seasons from 1990-91 – 1994-95. Hardaway ranks 16th in NBA history in total assists (7,095) and 23rd in 3-point field goals made (1,542). He was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1989-90 and was a member of the USA Men’s Senior National Team which captured the gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

A native of Chicago, IL, Hardaway played collegiately at the University of Texas at El Paso and was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Player of the Year in 1989. He and his wife, Yolanda, have a son, Tim Jr., a guard with the New York Knicks, and two daughters, Nia and Nina.

TIM HARDAWAY ASSISTANT COACH

Otis Smith enters his second year as director of player development/assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons after spending the previous two seasons as head coach of the Grand Rapids Drive – the Pistons’ NBA G League affiliate.

Prior to joining the Drive, Smith most recently was President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Orlando Magic from 2006-12. Under his leadership, the Magic were 299-177 (.628), recorded four consecutive 50-plus-win seasons (2007-08 -2010-11), won three straight Southeast Division titles (2007-10), advanced to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals (2009, 2010) and reached the NBA Finals in 2009. Before being named general manager, Smith spent one season as assistant general manager in 2005-06 after serving the previous two seasons as director of player development.

A seasoned veteran, Smith has been involved in the NBA in some capacity for almost three decades. A second-round pick (41st overall) by the Denver Nuggets in the 1986 NBA Draft, Smith played in 375 career games with Denver, Golden State and Orlando and averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Following his playing career, Smith joined the Magic as community relations manager, a post he held for two years. During that time, the organization was presented the Pro Team Community Award, given by the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. He was also vice president of marketing and community relations of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida.

Smith spent the 2002-03 season as executive director of basketball operations for the Golden State Warriors. In that role, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the basketball operations department and worked in conjunction with the players and basketball staff. During the previous two-plus seasons, Smith served as director of community relations/Warriors Foundation.

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Smith is a 1986 graduate of Jacksonville University.

OTIS SMITHDIR. OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT/

ASSISTANT COACH

ASSISTANT COACHAARON GRAYAaron Gray is in his second season as assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons after serving as a coaching assistant during the 2015-16 season.

Gray enjoyed a seven-year NBA career after being selected 49th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. He holds career averages of 3.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 12.1 minutes in 318 career games with Chicago, New Orleans, Toronto and Sacramento.

Gray played collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh from 2003-07, where he averaged 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 20.9 minutes in 113 games. During his junior year with the Panthers, he earned the Big-East 2005-06 Most Improved Player and was named to the All-Big East First Team.

A native of Tarzana, CA, he and his wife, Loredana, have a son and a daughter.

ASSISTANT COACHREX WALTERSRex Walters enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons after spending last season as the head coach of the Grand Rapids Drive, the NBA G League affiliate of the Pistons.

Prior to Grand Rapids, Walters spent eight seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball team at the University of San Francisco where he guided the Dons to two 20-win seasons and two postseason appearances. USF finished in the top three of the West Coast Conference twice during his tenure, including 2013-14, when they tied for second with a 13-5 conference mark. During the 2013-14 sea-son, the team finished with a 21-12 record, tied for second in the WCC with a 13-5 mark and earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament. The 21 victories marked the Dons’ highest win total since the 1981-82 team posted a 25-6 record while their 13 conference victories were the most since the 1976-77 team went 14-0 in league play.

Walters, a native of Omaha, NE., was named West Coast Conference Coach of the Year in 2013-14, becoming the first USF coach to win the award since Pete Barry in 1980-81. He amassed a 126-125 record at USF. Prior to becoming head coach at USF, he served two seasons (2006-08) as head coach at Florida Atlantic University and posted a 31-33 record. Overall, Walters is 157-158 (.498) as a col-legiate head coach.

Drafted 16th overall in the 1993 NBA Draft by New Jersey, Walters played seven seasons with the Nets, Philadelphia and Miami. He averaged 4.6 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 335 career NBA games.


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Mike Abdenour is in his fourth season as director of team operations for the Detroit Pistons after 35 years as the team’s athletic trainer. This will also mark his 42nd overall season in the NBA.

Abdenour’s name has been virtually synonymous with the Pistons since he first started as the team’s trainer in 1975. He worked in Detroit for 17 seasons before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in 1992. After a three-year stay in Philadelphia, he returned to the Pistons in 1995. The 2017-18 season marks Abdenour’s 22nd in Detroit since his return. Abdenour was always considered an integral part of Coach Chuck Daly’s staff on the Pistons’ championship teams of 1989 and 1990, leaving Detroit after the 1991-92 season to take the job in Philadelphia. He originally joined the Pistons staff in 1975 making the jump to the professional level from Wayne State University. He has been a member of the NBA’s tight training fraternity since making that move. A long standing certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, as well as a Performance Enhancement Specialist with the National Academy Sports Medicine, Abdenour has handled a number of prestigious duties during his tenure as a trainer in the NBA. Included on that list are serving as trainer for the 1979, 1994 and 2007 NBA All-Star games and the 1981 NBA All-Stars tour of mainland China. He served as secretary on the NBATA Executive Committee from 1987-89. He and his brother, Tom, made history of sorts in 1987, when they became the first brother training combination in professional sports as Tom was appointed trainer for the Golden State Warriors. Abdenour and his wife, Janice, have two sons, Michael and Keith and the family resides in Grosse Pointe.

DIRECTOR OFTEAM OPERATIONSMIKE ABDENOUR


Jon Ishop is in his fourth year as Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer. Previously, he spent four seasons in the same role with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Prior to the Pelicans, Ishop served eight seasons with the NFL’s Houston Texans as an assistant athletic trainer. In his role, Ishop oversees healthcare, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries and daily training room operations. A certified athlet-ic trainer, he is also a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist, Graston Technique Certified, a kinesiotape practitioner and a licensed massage therapist.

Ishop received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin and his master’s degree in sports administration at the University of Houston. He traveled to South Africa during the summer of 2013 to participate in the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program.

A native of Houston, TX, Ishop currently resides in Ann Arbor with his wife Kedra, and sons Aedan and Zachary.

DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE/HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINERJON ISHOP

Jordan Sabourin is in his second season as head strength and conditioning coach after serving the previous three seasons as assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Pistons.

A native of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Sabourin played basketball at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan and played professionally overseas in Germany. Following his playing career, Sabourin interned in strength and con-ditioning with the Pistons and Oakland University before returning overseas to become the head strength and conditioning coach for Turk Telekom of the Turkish League. After one season in Turkey, he returned to the Metro Detroit area where he worked with athletes at the Athletic Republic and Art of Strength train-ing facility. After two years of providing training in the private sector, Sabourin returned to the Pistons organization.

A former member of the Canadian Men’s Basketball national team, Sabourin has a master’s degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention from California University of Pennsylvania. He is also a licensed massage therapist (LMT), a registered strength and condi-tioning Coach - certified strength and conditioning specialist (RSCC-CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) and holds other certifications including the National Academy of Sports Medicine – Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Functional Movement Systems (FMS), United States Weightlifting (USAW), and National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE).

Sabourin and his wife, Milka, have one son, Kristian, and currently reside in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

HEAD STRENGTH &CONDITIONING COACHJORDAN SABOURIN


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DION GLOVERAssitant Coach

JON PHELPSGeneral Manager

DENNY GLUNTVideo Coordinator

GEORGE LYNCHAssistant Coach

RYAN KRUGERAssistant Coach

BEN ANDERSONAthletic Trainer

LAINNE WILSONVideo Coordinator

GRAND RAPIDS DRIVE BASKETBALL OPERATIONS

PISTONS PUBLIC RELATIONS

MICHAEL HORANPublic RelationsManager

KEVIN GRIGGVice President ofPublic Relations

CLETUS LEWISSr. Director ofPublic Relations

MICHELLE FIKANYPublic RelationsManager


TOM BARRISEPro Scout

AL WALKERPro Scout

ROB WERDANNHead Coach

QUENTINRICHARDSONPro Scout

ART LUPTOWSKIAdvance Scout

MAURY HANKSCollege Scout

DOUG ASHCollege Scout

DURAND WALKERCollege Scout

ORONDETALIAFERROCollege Scout

RYAN WINTERSScout

JASON FILIPPIInternational Scout

JORGE COSTADirector, Research & Technology

T.J. SAINTHead Video Coordinator

BRENDAN MALONESpecial Assignment Scout

JORDAN BRINKAsst. Video Coordinator

ZACH BRADSHAWAnalytics Systems Developer

JOHNCOUMOUNDOUROSEquipment Manager

JESSICA SCHAEFERAssistant Athletic Trainer

AARON BLACKSHEARAnalytics Systems Coordinator

COLE ROBERTSONOperations Assistant

MARK CRANSTONPerformance Rehab Specialist

LOUIS THOMPSONAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

TRENT SALOSports Performance Coordinator

JERRY HENDONDir. of Team Security

ROD WILLIAMSManager,Team Security

ANTHONY BOWENLocker Room Attendant

MISSY ERWINExecutive Assistant

NANCY EMERYExecutive Assistant

DETROIT PISTONS BASKETBALL OPERATIONS


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BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Charles Metzger is in his first year as Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer after serving six years as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. He will oversee all sales and marketing business oper-ations for the company.

Previously, his areas of responsibility included overseeing the marketing, advertising, fan experience, social media, community relations and communications areas of the organization for the Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment.

Metzger has been instrumental in driving new business initiatives last offseason including the club’s radio relationship with 97.1 FM The Ticket, the launch of new Detroit Pistons primary and secondary logos, imple-mentation of new uniform designs with NBA partner Nike, the historic announcement of jersey partner Flagstar Bank and the transformational alliance with Henry Ford Health System to build and develop the new Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center that will serve as the new practice facility and corporate headquarters for the franchise. The Pistons Programming Network on Pistons.com continues to evolve as an innovative driver for digital marketing and fan engagement while exciting new business opportunities will spawn in the coming season as part of the Detroit Pistons’ venture into eSports and the NBA’s new NBA2K league.

During his tenure as chief marketing officer, the club has won NBA Marketing Campaign of the Year (2016) for its “Detroit Basketball” campaign, the Digiday Signal Award for best e-mail marketing platform (2016), the Email Experience Council (EEC) award for most innovate use of consumer data (2016) and has been named finalists for ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Awards – Sports Team of the Year (2016) and Beyond Sports Awards - Sports Team of the Year (2016). The club’s video production and broadcasting team has also been awarded seven local Michigan Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) over the last two seasons.

Prior to joining PS&E, Metzger served as Executive Vice President, Managing Director for McCann Worldgroup in Birmingham, Michigan. He also served as Chief Marketing Officer of McCann’s U.S. Army account, was a member of the company’s Management Board and led development of award winning inte-grated campaigns for General Motors in 2006 and Michigan Tourism in 2007-2011.

Metzger joined McCann in 1999 as its Vice President, General Manager of MOMENTUM, where he served as Managing Director of MOMENTUM, McCann’s sales promotion and event marketing agency. In 2000, he was promoted to McCann’s Senior Vice President, Director of Business Development, responsible for creating the company’s New Business Department and agency growth plan.

Previously, Metzger was employed by Allied Domecq Spirits, USA in Southfield, Michigan and began his career in management while employed by Miller Brewing Company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1988 to 1996.

Throughout his career, he has been a recipient of Crain’s Detroit Business magazine’s “40 under 40” in 2002, been honored with McCann’s General Manager’s award in 2001 and has served as a Board Member of the Michigan Chapter of the AAAA’s and as a Board Member of The Cranbrook Institute of Science.

Metzger graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

CHIEF REVENUE AND MARKETING OFFICER

CHARLIE METZGER

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Greg Campbell is in his fourth year as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he spent nine seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies including the last five as president of business operations. Campbell spent his first four years with the Grizzlies as vice president of finance where he was responsible for the overall financial reporting of the organization and the corporate planning process to the ownership group.

Campbell brings 25-plus years of sports industry experience (15 in the NBA) including stops with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings (1989-90), the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts (1991-94) and the AFL’s Los Angeles Avengers (2001-04), dealing with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) and STAPLES Center on a day-to-day basis regarding all finance and team operations. He has also served as the vice president of administration and chief financial officer for Champion Air (1995-98) as well as director of finance for the XFL Champion Los Angeles Xtreme (2000-01). Campbell served as the controller for the Los Angeles Clippers from 1989-91 and as director of special projects and new arena development during the 1994-95 season.

The Sarnia, Ontario, Canada native graduated from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario in 1984 with a bachelor’s of commerce degree specialized in sports administration. Campbell has served on several Board of Directors including the Memphis Food Bank and the Greater Memphis Chamber.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

GREG CAMPBELL

Mario Etemad is in his 24th year with Palace Sports & Entertainment in his current role as Executive Vice President of Operations.

Etemad joined the organization in 1994 as its corporate executive chef and was named PS&E’s Employee of the Year in 1996. Prior to joining the organization, he was a proprietor of multiple restaurants and related businesses and had served as executive chef and director of operations for various hospitality groups.

Etemad led the Michigan Culinary Olympic Team to an array of medals including Gold at the 2000, 1996 and 1992 at The World Culinary Arts Salon in Berlin, Frankfurt and Erfurt, Germany. His gold medal work has been documented and published in three different languages. Etemad is certified by the American Culinary Federation, and has been granted the distinguished honor of “Chef of the Year” by the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association in both 1996 and 1990. He was also the recipient of Presidential Culinary award.

Etemad has been a Michigan resident since 1977.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,OPERATIONS

MARIO ETEMAD, C.E.C.

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