The Pistons ushered out flamethrowers during PA announcer John Mason's pregame introductions as if we were back at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Photo: Samuel Robinson/Axios
Fans packed Little Caesars Arena this weekend to see the Pistons don the franchise's most polarizing uniforms for the first time in 20 years.
Driving the news: The Pistons unveiled the teal throwbacks and retro court design Friday and Sunday in a blowout loss to the Hawks and a 128-114 upset win over the Warriors.
What they're saying: "I started watching right as the teal faded," David Schwan, a fan who threw on a teal suit and drove from Guelph, ON, to see his favorite team Friday night, told Axios. "I always hoped that it would come back."
- The teal era from 1996-2001 was an awkward time for the franchise but is now cherished by younger fans who weren't around for it.
- "I think bringing them back now as we're going through this youth movement is perfect," Schwan said.
Between the lines: Friday's game doubled as an early voting drive. Pistons players shared messages throughout the game encouraging fans to vote.
- Rapper Tee Grizzley was on hand to perform "No Effort" and "First Day Out" at halftime.
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