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An unemployed soon to be employed graphic designer, James Politi, had some time on his hands and missed the NFL. His friends are big NBA fans and creative inspiration struck.

JE Pistons offers cutting-edge piston design with their new LS asymmetrical pistons, marking the start of a line-up of pro-level pistons for everyday consumers.

Raiyn started doing graphic design as a hobby in 2015, and began focusing on the Pistons a year later. A scroll through his Instagram reveals a variety of inspirations.

First, enter the Pistons' forward Kyle Singler. Singler was a visual arts major at Duke University with an interest in graphic design, and through the Pistons, connected with Fashion Has Heart.

The Pistons had two championship eras under Mr. D., and he was the first owner to decide not to share an arena with the Red Wings, not Tom Gores. His fingerprints are still all over the franchise.