Detroit might once again be home to a franchise in the WNBA. Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, together with his wife Holly and local investors, have submitted a bid for a WNBA franchise in Detroit.
It’s been over 15 years since the Detroit Shock left town, but in their 12 seasons as a franchise, they accumulated three WNBA titles and, from 2004-09, finished in the top 4 in attendance. That includes leading the WNBA in attendance in the franchise’s final three seasons in Detroit.
The Shock didn’t move because of lack of fan interest but because of the death of Shock and Pistons owner Bill Davidson.