Detroit Pistons “The New Breed” Opening Night Chair — 1996–97

An original Detroit Pistons folding chair from Opening Night of the 1996–97 season — the debut of the teal-era “New Breed” identity. Teal powder-coated steel frame with black vinyl padded seat and back. The seat cushion features the full-color Pistons horse logo with “Opening Night 1996–97” text. The backrest reads “DP — The New Breed” in the team’s teal-era branding. A black plaque on the front rail reads: First of America–Michigan / Thanks for your support / of the Detroit Pistons.

This is a documented piece of Detroit basketball history from one of the most visually distinct eras in Pistons franchise identity. The teal uniform era was short-lived, making artifacts from this period increasingly rare.

• Original Detroit Pistons Opening Night chair, 1996–97 season
• Teal powder-coated steel folding frame
• Black vinyl padded seat and back
• Full-color Pistons horse logo on seat
• “DP — The New Breed” on backrest
• First of America–Michigan sponsor plaque on front rail
• Consignment item — Renee Reese collection