Listen up, Detroit. It’s September 22, and while the squeak of sneakers is silent for the moment, that don’t mean the grind stops. We’re in the thick of the offseason, the time where champions are actually forged. The league might be resting, but here in the Motor City, we’re looking at the big picture. We’ve been dissecting the draft, tracking every move in free agency, and waiting for the dust to settle on those high-stakes trades that reshape the landscape. While the rest of the league kicks back, I’m focused on how the Pistons are hardening that roster. We need more than just talent; we need that blue-collar, lunch-pail mentality that defines this city. We’re building toward something real. Preseason ball kicks off on Saturday, October 3, with Miami heading to Toronto, but that’s just exhibition work. The real business is what’s happening in the front office right now. We’re looking for hungry players who understand that wearing the Pistons jersey means something. The league might be on pause, but my eyes are locked on the prize. It’s going to be a long road back to the top, but that’s exactly how we like it.