Sports
Luigi Datome
born 1987 · basketball player
Italian forward who spent two seasons with the Pistons, including a brief D-League assignment, before returning to star in Europe.
- Born
Montebelluna, Italy
age 38- Also known as
- Gigi
- Detroit years
- 2013–2015
- Field
- Sports
01 / The Detroit story
The Detroit story
Detroit signed Italian forward Luigi Datome, known as "Gigi," to a two-year contract in July 2013. He played a reserve role for the Pistons over parts of two seasons, and in January 2015 was briefly assigned to the team's NBA Development League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive, before being recalled a week later. After leaving Detroit he returned to Europe, where he became one of Italy's top players, later earning an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection in 2016.
Highlights
- Signed a two-year contract with the Pistons in July 2013
- Played for Detroit 2013–2015
- Briefly assigned to the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA D-League in January 2015
02 / Their Detroit places
Their Detroit places 1
Where they lived, worked, performed and liked to hang out. Closed and demolished places stay here too, because they are part of the city's history.
Played here · 2013–2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Demolished · 1988–2017
His home court for both Detroit seasons.