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Bill Davidson, the Detroit Pistons' Hall of Fame owner and noted philanthropist, died on Friday night. He was 86.
Davidson died at his Bloomfield Hills, Mich. home with family at his side, team spokesman Matt Dobek said. The cause of death wasn't immediately known.
"We are all deeply saddened by the news of Mr. D's passing," Pistons Coach Michael Curry said after Detroit's overtime victory in Toronto. "He's been a great owner who genuinely cared for players, coaches and employees.
Davidson, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September, also owned the WNBA's Detroit Shock and the Palace of Auburn Hills. Davidson's wife, Karen, will succeed him as Pistons owner.
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