Detroit is making a play for a WNBA expansion team, and Eminem is leading the charge.
The rap legend, alongside Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and other major sports power players, is pushing to bring professional women’s basketball back to the city. With the WNBA expanding due to skyrocketing popularity, Detroit is competing against San Francisco, Toronto, and Portland for a coveted franchise spot.
Eminem’s Game-Changing Influence in Detroit Sports
Eminem’s impact on Detroit’s sports scene is undeniable:
- A lifelong Detroit Lions fan, repping the team through every season
- Partnered with the Detroit Tigers to launch an exclusive MLB jersey line
- Energized fans when the Pistons returned to Detroit in 2017
Now, he’s leveraging that passion to help bring women’s basketball back to Detroit for the first time since the Shock relocated in 2009.
Detroit’s WNBA Bid Just Became a Front-Runner
With Eminem joining forces with Detroit’s most influential sports figures, the city’s WNBA bid is one of the strongest. This is bigger than basketball—it’s about legacy, representation, and giving Detroit a team that reflects its championship DNA.
Is the WNBA ready for Detroit’s comeback?
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