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Pistons practice facility
The Detroit Pistons and Henry Ford Health System on Friday announced plans to build a state-of-the-art training, rehabilitation and sports medicine complex in the New Center area of Detroit.
The facility will be built on a parcel owned by Henry Ford between Wayne State University and Henry Ford Hospital, approximately two miles north of the new Little Caesars Arena, the home of the Pistons in the 2017-18 season, according to a press release. Construction is expected to begin this summer.
“This is a groundbreaking alliance between two institutions committed to making a difference in Detroit,” Pistons owner Tom Gores says in a statement. “We are very excited to work with Henry Ford Health System on this innovative project. It’s a long-term partnership that establishes another building block in the revitalization and rebuilding of our city. It’s also an important investment in our team, providing Stan and our players with the best training and development resources available anywhere.”
The multi-discipline Henry Ford - Detroit Pistons Performance Center will house a new training facility and corporate headquarters for the Pistons; include a comprehensive sports medicine, treatment and rehabilitation facility managed by the health system; and incorporate public spaces available for community relations activation, networking receptions and team hosted events, the press release said.
As part of the agreement, Henry Ford will become the official health care provider for the Pistons beginning with the 2017-18 NBA season, and will have naming rights for the new performance center complex.
