The Detroit Pistons visited the O’rena Saturday afternoon, hosting a free open practice.

Familiar faces and exciting rookies showcased their talents on the hardwood, giving fans a taste of what is to come this season.

Along with the drills and scrimmages, fans were treated to the Pistons cheerleaders, drumline and flight crew.

Afterward, players and coaches mingled with fans in attendance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Tayshaun Prince visits a young child in a wheelchair after the practice. Prince brings leadership to a young Detroit squad, having spent ten years with the organization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. A staple of the halftime shows at the Palace, the Flight Crew brought their high-flying show to the O’rena. Formed in 2005, the act utilizes two trampolines to perform acrobatic stunts and dunks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Prince attempts a shot over a teammate. The small forward has averaged 12.9 points a game over his career and has collected a NBA championship ring and an Olympic gold medal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Greg Monroes sinks a basket during the scrimmage. Entering his third season, the young center nearly averaged a double-double every night last season, putting up 15.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Fans both young and old packed the O’rena to cheer on the Pistons.