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Former Detroit mayor Dave Bing talks big picture with Pistons

Auburn Hills — With a lull in the early-season calendar, Pistons coach Dwane Casey brought in a Hall of Famer to drive home a message that’s bigger than basketball.

One of Casey’s first priorities when taking the job in Detroit was to form a relationship with former mayor Dave Bing, who Casey brought in to speak to the Pistons before Sunday’s practice.

“The players were glued in. He did a fantastic job of talking about teamwork, professionalism and where he sees our team,” Casey said. “He knew our team inside and out.”

Bing played for the Pistons from 1966-75 and was Detroit’s mayor from 2009-2013.