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.
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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.
The team finished with the WNBA’s second-best regular-season record at 23-11 and carried that momentum through the playoffs.
The 2006 Shock roster featured 2006 WNBA Finals MVP and Flint native Deanna Nolan, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Swin Cash and Katie Smith, three-time NBA Champion Cheryl Ford, and 2003 WNBA Finals MVP Ruth Riley.
The Shock overcame a 2-1 deficit in the WNBA Finals to defeat the Sacramento Monarchs 3-2, earning their second title in four years.
The Shock franchise would later capture another WNBA Championship in 2008.
Last June, the WNBA announced Detroit had been awarded an expansion franchise, led by owners Tom and Holly Gores, bringing the league back to the city for the first time in over a decade.
The new team is set to begin play in the 2029 season, with plans for a comprehensive facilities strategy integrating new and existing venues to support the team, players, and community engagement.
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