The "Detroit disease" holding the Pistons back
The "Detroit disease" holding the Pistons back  
Podcast: The Valenti Show
Published On: Thu Jun 18 2026
Description: The guys break down why the Detroit Pistons remain trapped in mediocrity, taking aim at a passive roster strategy and a local tendency to overvalue homegrown talent. Mike Valenti explains why Detroit needs to shed its "small-market" mentality and finally start taking the aggressive risks required to build a champion.