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Pistons unveil one of 60 new basketball courts in Detroit

The Detroit News
From left, 1969 Detroit Pistons draft pick Willie Norwood, two-time NBA Champion Earl "The Twirl" Cureton and original Pistons Bad Boy, NBA Champion Rick Mahorn, talk with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan before a press conference at Littlefield Park Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, to unveil the first of 60 renovated basketball courts in 50 city parks sponsored by the Pistons.
From left, 1969 Detroit Pistons draft pick Willie Norwood, two-time NBA Champion Earl "The Twirl" Cureton and original Pistons Bad Boy, NBA Champion Rick Mahorn, talk with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan before a press conference at Littlefield Park Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, to unveil the first of 60 renovated basketball courts in 50 city parks sponsored by the Pistons.
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Mayor Mike Duggan climbs up on a folding chair to get in the picture with former Pistons Willie Norwood, Earl Cureton and Rick Mahorn.
Mayor Mike Duggan climbs up on a folding chair to get in the picture with former Pistons Willie Norwood, Earl Cureton and Rick Mahorn.
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Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem addresses a press conference to unveil the first of 60 renovated basketball courts in 50 city parks in Detroit.
Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem addresses a press conference to unveil the first of 60 renovated basketball courts in 50 city parks in Detroit.
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Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan before a press conference to unveil the first of 60 renovated basketball courts.
Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan before a press conference to unveil the first of 60 renovated basketball courts.
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Former University of Michigan and NBA basketball player Maceo Baston during the press conference.
Former University of Michigan and NBA basketball player Maceo Baston during the press conference.
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Detroit City Council member Gabe Leland addresses the press conference.
Detroit City Council member Gabe Leland addresses the press conference.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem and other guests and dignitaries break into a cheer after ribbon cutting to unveil the first of 60 renovated basketball courts in 50 city parks in Detroit.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem and other guests and dignitaries break into a cheer after ribbon cutting to unveil the first of 60 renovated basketball courts in 50 city parks in Detroit.
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Jeffery Wilson and son Jace Wilson, 1,  try out the new basketball court at Littlefield Park in Detroit, one of 60 basketball courts that will be renovated by the Detroit Pistons by 2023.
Jeffery Wilson and son Jace Wilson, 1, try out the new basketball court at Littlefield Park in Detroit, one of 60 basketball courts that will be renovated by the Detroit Pistons by 2023.
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Boys and girls from Northwestern High School try out the new court during a clinic that followed the press conference.
Boys and girls from Northwestern High School try out the new court during a clinic that followed the press conference.
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Earl "The Twirl" Cureton goes for the block, but Kyle Germany, 14, pushes him away and lays up for two points during a clinic after the unveiling the new basketball court.
Earl "The Twirl" Cureton goes for the block, but Kyle Germany, 14, pushes him away and lays up for two points during a clinic after the unveiling the new basketball court.
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A before shot of the basketball court at Littlefield Park.
A before shot of the basketball court at Littlefield Park.
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The completed new basketball courts at Littlefield Park in Detroit.
The completed new basketball courts at Littlefield Park in Detroit.
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A map shows the basketball courts that will be completed in 2018 and the other courts, totaling 60, that will be completed by 2023.
A map shows the basketball courts that will be completed in 2018 and the other courts, totaling 60, that will be completed by 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Mayor Mike Duggan greets former Piston Rick Mahorn.  "We wanted to create a place," he said at the event, "where the next generation's dreams can come true."
Mayor Mike Duggan greets former Piston Rick Mahorn. "We wanted to create a place," he said at the event, "where the next generation's dreams can come true."
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News