Bring Back the Detroit Shock

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A source speaking on condition of anonymity says that the Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa to play in the BOK Center, as has been reported in the Detroit Free Press and the Tulsa World.

What the WNBA doesn't know is that they're leaving behind one of their more successful franchises, which has bred several superstars and at points has played better than their brother team the Pistons...At the 2006 WNBA Finals deciding game, moved to Joe Louis Arena (because of the Palace's booking conflict) the Shock drew a women's pro ball record of 22,076 to see them win their second of three titles. Even this past year, they drew 8,004 fans-good for fifth place in the league (especially in perhaps the biggest victim city of the USA's economy woes)

So, the support is there-but unfortunately, so are the shenanigans. We, therefore, urge the WNBA to make sure the Shock name, logo, colors, and history (including its three WNBA titles) stays behind in Detroit, and that they work as hard as they can to make sure that Detroit gets a team again probably as soon as the 2011 WNBA season! Then you'll once again see what a great sports city Detroit can be!

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Larry
- Comments
- KEEP THE SHOCK IN DETROIT - WHERE THEY BELONG!
LeKia Nolan
Dana Timm
- Comments
- Detroit needs a feel good story, our youth need good role models. Move the team downtown and watch it blow up.
- City
- Detroit
Anonymous
- Comments
- I would also like to add to the petition to keep the current staff and coaches
Candace Bertges
Karla
- City
- Sterling Heights, MI
Jennifer Bassett-Payne
Kat
- City
- Sterling Heights
Jazmyn
Connie Beyer
LaMarr Nelson
- Comments
- SHOCK belong in Detroit!!
- City
- Detroit
Mark
- Comments
- Yes, I agree with anonymous - keep the coaches and staff!
Caitlin
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- I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN... WETHER TO START AT HOW MUCH LOVE I PUT INTO THE SHOCK AND INTO BASKETBALL OR HOW MUCH I'M ASHAMED AT WHO'S IN CHARGE FOR LETTING ALL THE FANS DOWN ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY'VE STUCK BEHIND THEM IN THE VERY BEST OF TIMES AND THE VERY WORST... SO I'LL LEAVE IT AT THIS... WHO EVER IS IN CHARGE OF THIS LITTLE GAME BECAUSE THEY WANT MONEY, NEEDS TO THINK OF WHAT'S IMPORTANT... THE LEGACY THEY'VE LEFT AND THE FANS!!!
Caitlin Quantz
- Comments
- Why in the hell would you move such a great team, especially one that beings hope to women in Detroit that really need it right now!
- City
- Honolulu, HI (but born in Michigan)
Gwendolyn Yarbrough
- City
- River Rouge MI
carl harris
- Comments
- keep the shock in Detroit at Cobo hall
- City
- atlanta
Craig Nielsen
- City
- East Lansing,MI
Kory Herman
- Comments
- The Shock need to come back they are on of the most sucessful franchises in the last decade
- City
- Bellevue
Diane Nothaft
- Comments
- I've been a STH of the Shock since day one and I need my Shock back in Detroit
- City
- Ann Arbor
DARRELL J GAINES SR
- City
- Detroit, Michigan
Sarah
- Comments
- I cannot believe Mrs D is betraying the city and the Shock fans in such a manner. The economy forced us to give up our Piston tickets due to a job loss and now the Palace ownership is taking away the other team we love. You know what they say about karma.
- City
- Detroit
Josh Durfee
- City
- Big Rapids, Mi
Cheryl Rivera
- Comments
- Keep the Shock in Detroit!
- City
- Clawson
scott west
Chelsea Owens
- Comments
- i was very mad and sad when i heard this, i grew up with this franchise and i love it to death! Every summer my mom and I would spend quality time with each other at some of the games...it was becoming a yearly thing that i would look forward to! It breaks my heart they are gone from Detroit. I loved that team and always will. I even admit I bawled my eyes out....i just want them back in Detroit!
- City
- Decatur Michigan
shannon zaborowski
- Comments
- please keep us in the D
- City
- toledo
Asa
- Comments
- Hasn't the great city of Detroit suffered enough??? The Shock have been successful there...uprooting them would be a HUGE mistake!!!
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
Karen Helfrick
Kaye Schulte
April McNally
Slovydal O'Brien
- Comments
- Thousands of hearts broken so a billionaire can save a minute fraction of her wealth...This is just beyond sad.
- City
- Indianapolis, IN
Cholyonda Brown
- City
- Flint
Jennifer L. Thomas DVM
- Comments
- This is a terrible blow to the fans and the community.
- City
- Ferndale, MI
Erica
- Comments
- Detroit loves the shock!
Robert O'Meara
- Comments
- К
- City
- К
Jaclyn Lewis
- City
- East Lansing, MI
Mikala Kieling
- City
- Livonia, MI
lynn L
- City
- allendale
Lynnette Marstellar
- Comments
- HOW SAD. WE TRAVEL ALL THE WAY FROM CLEVELAND TO SEE THE SHOCK. WE LOST OUR CLEVELAND ROCKERS, SO WE WENT NORTH. NOW THE SHOCK, WE HAVE BEEN GOING UP TO DETROIT FOR 6YRS. SOME GREAT FRIENDS HAVE BEEN MADE . DON`T TAKE THE SHOCK AWAY.
- City
- CLEVELAND, OHIO
Brenda L. Adams
- Comments
- Please keep the Shock in Detroit. The thought of losing theShock is very sad. I went to almost every home game and 1 away game this year. I don't want to lose the Shock. Please keep them here where they belong. Think of all the hard work that went into making the Shock champions. The Shock is wondeful for families, kids and the community as well. They are more than just a basketball team.
- City
- Ann Arbor
Jenna Armil
- Comments
- KEPP THE DETROIT SHOCK PLEASE:)
- City
- Berkley
Seth
Luke
- Comments
- Save the Shock! U can't move them, they're a great team! Best of luck in your decision, but please keep the Shock!
Jazmin Heartfield
- City
- NYC
Kyra Maludy
Sharon Sweeney
- City
- Lansing, MI
JaMarcus Gibson
- City
- Flint, Michigan
Jennifer Floyd
- City
- Royal Oak
Margo McIvor
- Comments
- 3 world titles in 10 years. How many many teams have that success in any league???
- City
- Midland
Laurren Williams
- Comments
- Please bring my SHOCK BACK!!!!! This is breaking my heart thinking about it ughh leave them in DETROIT!!!!!
- City
- Novi

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