With the 2016-17 Detroit Pistons season coming to a close, we also see the end to major part of their history: The Palace of Auburn Hills.
They first called it home in the 1988-89 season after the Pontiac Silverdome’s roof collapsed in the previous season, forcing the Pistons to spend some time downtown at Joe Louis Arena in a season where they made the NBA Finals. This caused owner Bill Davidson to start development and eventually create a new standard for venues in professional sports.
The Palace saw three championship teams, all-time great players, and countless sold-out arenas in its 29 NBA seasons.