Prior to the game, a Detroit Pistons reporter noticed something interesting about rookie number five overall draft pick Ron ...

passed away in a car accident. Despite his grief, Thomas continued to play for the Boston Celtics. Kobe Bryant, a retired NBA legend, stepped in to mentor Thomas during this difficult time.

Holland honored Kobe Bryant in a unique way prior to the game with his choice of uniform accessory. "Ron Holland II showing off a pair of Kobe's I had to show y'all," Pistons reporter Hunter ...