The Detroit Pistons had something special planned, but now they’re taking a moment to reflect.
The Pistons announced that the planned 20th anniversary celebration for the 2006 WNBA champion Detroit Shock, originally scheduled for the March 7 game against the Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena, has been postponed following the passing of championship team member Kara Braxton on Saturday. A new date will be announced later in 2026.
The change shifts the tone of what was meant to be a Women’s Empowerment Game honoring one of the most accomplished teams in Detroit basketball history. The 2006 Shock finished 23-11, the second-best record in the WNBA that season, and rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the WNBA Finals to defeat the Sacramento Monarchs in five games. It marked the franchise’s second title in four years and reinforced its status as a league power.