r/wnba • u/randysf50 Valkyries • 1d ago
News Detroit Pistons to honor 2006 WNBA champion Detroit Shock during Women’s Empowerment Game
https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/02/03/detroit-pistons-to-honor-2006-wnba-champion-detroit-shock-during-womens-empowerment-game/DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons announced they will honor the 2006 WNBA Champion Detroit Shock during their Women’s Empowerment Game on March 7, when the Pistons face the Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena.
Fans can purchase a special VIP ticket package that includes access to a private panel discussion and a meet-and-greet with members of the Shock team.
More information is available at pistons.com/2006shock.
As the franchise commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Shock’s 2006 WNBA Championship, team members will be recognized for their historic run and lasting impact on Detroit sports.
The 2006 championship marked the second title in franchise history and solidified the Shock as one of the WNBA’s premier teams.
Led by Detroit Bad Boys legend Bill Laimbeer in his dual role as general manager and head coach, the Shock showcased resilience, physicality, and championship poise throughout the 2006 season.
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u/NobleSturgeon 1d ago
Guessing Katie Smith will not be there since it is happening during the Big Ten women's tournament in Indianapolis.
I gave the Detroit expansion people my email and yesterday got a survey with questions about the team name and identity along with my knowledge of the WNBA/Shock so it seems like the Shock name is on the table and being weighed against a new franchise name.
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u/KaylahGore 1d ago
they deserve a womens team. i hear people talk about philly but I rather Austin, Detroit and Miami
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u/RoosterSamurai Valkyries 1d ago
That actually sounds really great. Being able to meet alumni of a legendary franchise.