On Wednesday evening, the Detroit Pistons will play their first game of the 2025-26 season when they visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
The Pistons are coming off their best season in years, so there are a lot of expectations heading into the new season.
Isiah Thomas Makes Heartfelt Post
Before the game began, Pistons legend Isiah Thomas made a heartfelt post to Instagram.
He wrote: “Love the game with intensity, love the game with passion, feel it in your soul, and if your opponent can’t match that, you will be the winner!!”
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Many people sent love to the Basketball Hall of Famer in the comments.
@arbaa__sitta: “The reason why I played basketball 🏀 at MillCreek Playground”
@ballyhoojackbarron: “Nobody better. If I were picking my squad, you’d always be my first pick. The way you played. The way you showed up for Detroit—- you were and always will be my hero. Respect ✊”
@sarloubos: “Let’s goooo Pistons season opener tonight and this is the attitude we’re bringing!! 👏❤️💙 love you Zeke!!!”
@1stdressimpress: “NBA Finals Detroit Pistons vs. Lakers Zeke had 16 straight points in the 4th on a very bad ankle…hobbling trying to will his team to victory. It’s in Isiah’s DNA 💪🏽👑💎 @isiahthomas”
@individual_force_basketball: “You and Mj was my childhood basketball idols… Love how you were playing… 👏🔥❤️ Best regards from Serbia”
@hardwoodlegends: “Detroit’s Adopted Son!! Zeke came along at the right time and Energized my city. We (native Detroiters) are eternally grateful! BAD BOYZ 4 LIFE!!✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽💯💯💯”
Thomas played all 13 seasons of his legendary career in Detroit.
The 12-time All-Star led the franchise to two NBA Championships.
His career averages were 19.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 29.0% from the three-point range in 979 games.
Following the Bulls, the Pistons will resume action Friday night when they visit Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in Texas.
