What happened: Before an opening tip in 2006-07, Rip asked Sheed whether he could win the tap. Sheed told Webb he had more hops, stayed at center anyway, and then never left the floor when the referee tossed the ball; Hamilton said he saw it coming.

Why it matters: The exchange captures the dry, veteran banter that defined that Detroit group as much as any set play. It also lands at a moment when the Pistons are back in the regular October churn and old clips from the franchise's earlier runs still travel.

What to watch: Attention will shift back to Detroit's 2026-27 preseason work, but archival moments like this tend to keep that era of the roster in circulation.