Michael Blackstone

Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations @DetroitPistons, Trying to make a difference however I can! (statements/opinions are my own)

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

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[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

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Thank you @Jamie_Edmonds for taking the time to chat with me. We’re all more aware and informed about cancer because of things like your podcast. Wishing everyone many “sunny days”!

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

@motorcityjudy I am with my original team but also have others involved as well. I’m sorry to hear you had to go through a battle with cancer as well. Thinking lots of happy thoughts for you.

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

People asked me a lot of questions after this post. Thought I’d take a minute to answer some of them…

[Omari Sankofa II @omarisankofa]

In 2023, a nagging pain in Michael Blackstone’s right shoulder eventually led to a shocking diagnosis – stage 4 lung cancer.

Now, he’s telling his story. Here’s what the Pistons’ EVP of basketball operations wants you to know.

https://t.co/itLvzSgzTI

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

People asked me a lot of questions after this post. Thought I’d take a minute and answer some of them.

[Hunter Patterson @HunterPatterson]

Michael Blackstone was living with stage 4 lung cancer before even accepting his role as the Pistons’ EVP of basketball operations.

Three years after his diagnosis, Blackstone’s “drive” is to help as many people as he can:
https://t.co/2H1uRd720L

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

Hunter…This means so much that you would help me help as many people as I can. Everyone…pay a little more attention to your health if you are not already. I hope you have more sunny days than cloudy ones!!!

[Hunter Patterson @HunterPatterson]

Michael Blackstone was living with stage 4 lung cancer before even accepting his role as the Pistons’ EVP of basketball operations.

Three years after his diagnosis, Blackstone’s “drive” is to help as many people as he can:
https://t.co/2H1uRd720L

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

Omari…thank you for helping me help as many people as I possibly can. Remember what matters in your life. Everyone pay attention to their health a little more closely!!!

[Omari Sankofa II @omarisankofa]

In 2023, a nagging pain in Michael Blackstone’s right shoulder eventually led to a shocking diagnosis – stage 4 lung cancer.

Now, he’s telling his story. Here’s what the Pistons’ EVP of basketball operations wants you to know.

https://t.co/itLvzSgzTI

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

And no one and I mean no one does this without a lot of luck. Relationships matter. Anyone who tells you otherwise is mistaken. Build strong ones built on trust. It all starts there. Thank you to everyone who has helped and trusted me and continues to do so to this day.

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

This season was magical for us in Detroit. If not for the opportunities others gave me, I’d never be here to enjoy this ride. To think back on what’s happened in my career is so very humbling. From Ron Shapiro bringing me to work with him on the Spurs account. cont…

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

Then back with Griff who asked me to join him in New Orleans. And finally to Trajan Langdon who is just an incredible leader, human and friend who brought me into this wild Detroit adventure. No one does this without strong relationships. No one does this without a lot of help.

[Michael Blackstone @MJBlackstone]

What an incredible season! Sad we couldn’t get one at home for the city and the fans. So proud of the guys for what they accomplished. Great stuff to build on from here. Oh…the arena was rockin last night. I couldn’t hear a thing. Amazing!

[NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA]

The Pistons are the first team in NBA history to triple their win total from the previous season 😱

What a turnaround for Detroit 😤

[Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42]

We need more Detroit games on national TV.

Time to put more of a spotlight on Cade Cunningham.

[Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons]

Officially official

For the first time in his career, Cade Cunningham is an NBA All-Star ⭐️

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Welcome to the 313, @ron2kholland!

[Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons]

It’s official: Trajan Langdon is our new President of Basketball Operations.

Welcome to the 3️⃣1️⃣3️⃣

[Trajan Langdon @tralang_21]

Just want to say THANK YOU to all the Pels fans this season. Appreciate all the support and energy you brought to the SKC! Let’s keep pushing and take this momentum into next season. #pelicansnba

[Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn]

Darvin Ham left Texas Tech after three years for the NBA. He played 8 seasons and eventually started a coaching career that’s now landed him as the top assistant with the Bucks. Twenty-three years later, he completed his degree and walked in graduation ceremonies today.

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David Griffin discusses experiencing the constant scrutiny of the 2016 Cavs and the sudden pivot from rebuild to contention upon LeBron's return.