Talk to me Detroit, WAZZUP!!!

The Detroit Pistons & Martin Lawrence have teamed up for a limited edition collection, this collaboration pay homage to the pioneer of black sitcom. A partnership perfect sense as the ’90’s sitcom is synonymous with Detroit from it’s deep-rooted connection of using Detroit as the backdrop city. Martin’s appreciation for the city derives from its sitcom run, however, he did create a genuine love for Detroit–so much so, that he owns a championship ring from the 2004 team.

The limited-run items, which include jerseys, hats, shorts, sweatshirts, T-shirts and more will blended the aesthetic of the intro text to Martin with the Detroit Pistons name. In addition, the collaboration also includes quotes and iconic scenes superimposed onto the respective merchandise.

“Detroit has always shown me so much love and always shows up for me,” Lawrence said in a release announcing the partnership. “From stand-up tours to fans on the street Detroit has felt like home. It’s an honor to be part of something that means so much to me to this many years later.”

The Pistons are similarly happy to have an official collab with Lawrence.

“With the city of Detroit as the show’s backdrop, ‘Martin’ became must-watch TV in the 90s,” said Mike Zavodsky, chief business officer of the Pistons. “Martin’s love for the Pistons in the show translated into passion for the team – the fact that he has a ring from the 2004 team is proof of that. We’re thrilled to partner with Martin to introduce a merchandise line that pays homage to both Martin and the show’s Detroit roots.”

Look out for the Martin Lawrence x Detroit Pistons collaboration dropping this Friday May 14th, 2021 exclusively on Piston313shop.com.