A recent survey by The Athletic revealed that 16.2% of NBA players voted Little Caesars Arena as their least favorite arena to play in due to its lack of ambiance and atmosphere. Despite having the league’s worst home record last season, the Pistons ranked 15th in attendance, with an average of 18,159 fans per game.
In addition to the arena criticism, Pistons coach Monty Williams was named as the third-least desirable coach to play for among NBA players. While he initially enjoyed some support in his first season, his intense style reportedly wears thin over time.