You might see Sam Reck setting up in-game events, lining up halftime performers or even playing the drums during timeouts at Little Caesars arena.

And although he is only 4-foot 6, the organization's Swiss Army knife lends a hand when needed. Simultaneously, he also calls the shots down the street on West Warren Ave. for the Motor City Cruise , the NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons .

"I love show-calling and the industry I'm in. I love being able to create memories for fans," said the 29-year-old from Madison Heights.

Reck, officially the manager of game operations for the Cruise, mostly oversees game presentation at the Wayne State Fieldhouse.

He, along with the other game operations staff, has his hands in everything not involving a ball for both Detroit teams. That i

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