If there’s anyone that represents “Detroit heart” better than Earl Cureton, one would be hard-pressed to find him. It’s draped over Cureton’s Twitter profile, as it should be.
Cureton, affectionately known as “Earl the Twirl”, is a Pistons community ambassador, a role he’s held since 2013. His role has assisted those in the community for which he was born, played in college and professionally.
Cureton finished his college career at the University of Detroit Mercy, playing for Dick Vitale in his last two seasons, averaging 15.7 points, 9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.