News Category: 'ARTICLES'

March 4, 2024

With notable community support, Detroit City Council OKs community benefits package for Tom Gores-backed $3 billion mixed-use development 

With diverse voices expressing staunch support, the Detroit City Council recently approved a community benefits package and tax incentives to assist the $3 billion development spearheaded by the historic partnership of the Detroit Pistons and team owner Tom Gores, Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University.  Known as the Future of Health, the project aims to transform
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February 13, 2024

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores describes collaborative trade deadline process that reshaped the roster: ‘A lot of all-nighters’

By Vince EllisSpecial for Pistons.com LOS ANGELES – Just before Christmas, with the franchise in the throes of a historic losing streak, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores took accountability and promised things would change. Fifty days later, a completely revamped roster took the Western Conference’s second-best team to thewire in a 112-106 loss to the
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January 16, 2024

Tom Gores partners with Voices for Children, Toys for Tots to continue holiday tradition of giving underserved Michigan children a chance to just ‘be a kid’

FLINT, Mich. – The blue, colonial-style house just west of downtown Flint was transformed into Santa’s workshop in mid-December.  On the inside, candy cane-decorated balloon garlands hung from the doors and decorated Christmas trees were in each room. Santa and Mrs. Claus, adorned in red-and-white winter attire, nestled into their seats while patiently waiting for
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July 17, 2023

Detroit Free Press: Pistons owner Tom Gores expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on franchise direction

Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor conducted an exclusive interview with Platinum Equityfounder and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores recently in Las Vegas. Gores was in Vegas to attend the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting and watch young Pistons prospects compete in the league’s Summer League, an annual series of exhibition games featuring rookies and
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June 26, 2023

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores’ financial commitment cited as one reason for Monty Williams accepting head coaching position

Monty Williams got to the contract before anyone brought it up. Asked why he’d want to start over,essentially, when teams with immediate championship potential, Milwaukee and Philadelphia, madeovertures to him, Williams plowed straight ahead. “The quick answer is Troy (Weaver), the players and the money,” Williams said. “That’s somethingpeople don’t talk about. They say it
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June 12, 2023

Detroit Pistons, Tom Gores land right coach, Monty Williams, at right time for a dynamic new era; ‘this is a huge win for us’

If an algorithm existed that would spit out the ideal head coach for every NBA team’s situation, the Pistons search for Dwane Casey’s successor could not have hoped for a better outcome than what they’ve landed on: Monty Williams. Williams is exactly the right combination of teacher, temperament, visionary, tactician and philosopher that a roster
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June 12, 2023

Detroit Pistons, Tom Gores announce hiring of new head coach Monty Williams, who will nurture ‘culture of growth, development and inspiration’

DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons recently announced an agreement with Monty Williams to join the organization as head coach. Williams has already initiated the transition and begun scheduling player meetings and staff development. “I couldn’t be more proud to have Monty joining us at this important time to lead us into the next decade of
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November 18, 2022

Why Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores rolled out the red carpet for the screening of The Cave of Adullam documentary

In 2008, Detroiter Jason Wilson developed a martial arts training program called The Cave of Adullam. The program is geared to help young Black males better navigate the pressures of everyday life and control negative emotions. That’s how Wilson describes the program that’s receiving worldwide recognition, which includes the production of an award-winning documentary chronicling
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June 22, 2022

Tom Gores’ FlintNOW Foundation Joins Forces With Flint Artist, Local Advocates And Parks Officials To Renovate Basketball Courts In Genesee County

First of three newly refurbished courts unveiled during Juneteenth celebration in Windiate Park Court designed by Flint native Jamiersen Green celebrates the power of collaboration, transformation, and unity FLINT, Mich. – June 19, 2022 – The FlintNOW Foundation, created by Detroit Pistons owner and Flint native Tom Gores, is partnering with Genesee County Parks Commission
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June 22, 2022

Tom Gores’ FlintNOW unveils ‘bright, vibrant’ refurbished basketball court as part of Juneteenth celebration

FLINT, Mich. — Youth advocate Shareka Howard remembers when the Windiate Park basketball court was riddled with large cracks. Now, those cracks are repaired and covered by a freshly painted mural, a testament to Howard’s dedication to create a safe place to play for Flint children. The mural was unveiled Sunday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony,
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