Bing hopes to lure Pistons back downtown
March 12, 2010
DETROIT (AP)—Detroit Mayor Dave Bing would like to lure the Pistons backdowntown, where they played when he was on the team.
Bing said Thursday that the Pistons could relocate from The Palace insuburban Auburn Hills. Pistons owner Karen Davidson has said she’s considering apossible sale of the NBA team.
The Pistons played at Cobo Arena in the city when Bing was with them, from1966-75.
Bing spokeswoman Karen Dumas tells the Detroit Free Press and The DetroitNews the mayor hopes the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons could share a venue. TheWings’ lease at Joe Louis Arena is up soon.