April 27, 2023
How Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores provides the full game-night experience to Flint kids through ‘Be Impactful’ program
Laughing children played games and dribbled basketballs recently on the YMCA of Greater Flint indoor court. The sight of kids participating in the YMCA’s Safe Places after-school activity only a few blocks away from downtown Flint brought a grin to the face of program director Monica Holmes. “I know from 4-7 p.m., if we have
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April 20, 2023
Why Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores is welcoming his ‘partner’ Dwane Casey into the franchise’s front office
Life in the NBA can be cold to those who devote their existence to the game of basketball. Frequently, qualities like loyalty and positivity are secondary considerations behind wins and losses. That’s why former Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey’s transition to the front office unique. Casey, who started in 1981 as an assistant at Western
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April 20, 2023
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores expresses gratitude to coach Dwane Casey, who is moving to franchise’s front office
DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons on Monday announced that Dwane Casey will transition into a new role in the team’s front office and that a search process for a new head coach, led by Pistons General Manager Troy Weaver, will begin immediately. “Dwane Casey has done everything we asked of him since the beginning of
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February 9, 2023
How Tom Gores’ decision to move Detroit Pistons downtown was unofficial catalyst to sweeping $2.5 billion development partnership with Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University
Detroit’s New Center area is not a destination neighborhood. But through a significant partnership between Platinum Equity founder and CEO Tom Gores, Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University, New Center could be on its way to being one of Detroit’s premier neighborhood hubs. At a Wednesday morning news conference at the Henry Ford Detroit
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February 1, 2023
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores on team playing in Paris: ‘Experiences like these can really help strengthen bonds and bring people together’
PARIS – French Emperor Napoleon III, the last monarch of France, ordered the construction of a new opera house in 1861. Fourteen years later – after the fall of the French Empire in 1870 – the Palais Garnier opened. The gorgeous building has become one of the most famed venues in the world and it’s
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September 15, 2022
Why Detroit Pistons Owner And Platinum Equity Founder Tom Gores Hopes Basketball Camps Can Be ‘Foundation Of Success’ For Kids
Jeremiah West was eager to volunteer at the five-day basketball camp recently held in the Petosky-Otsego neighborhood in Detroit. He fondly remembers when he was taught to play by older kids as a youth. “The camp keeps the kids active and teaches them the fundamentals of basketball,” West said of the early August camp that
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June 28, 2022
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores’ ‘go for it’ advice to GM Troy Weaver helps produce productive draft night in guard Jaden Ivey, center Jalen Duren
The Detroit Pistons are earning rave reviews for their draft night haul of guard Jaden Ivey and center Jalen Duren.
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June 2, 2022
Inspired By Voices Inside Pistons Organization, Tom Gores To Fund New Flagship Community Center In Rouge Park
$20 million commitment will fund new 25,000-square foot multi-use facility, renovate Brennan pool house, and deliver diverse range of services to Cody Rouge neighborhood Gores, Pistons organization and Detroit Parks & Rec to engage residents in planning, design and programming Project originated through discussions with Pistons players, coaches and executives on how to expand and
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May 6, 2022
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores offers strong commitment to head coach Dwane Casey
Cade Cunningham made a great first impression, finishing third in NBA rookie of the year balloting. Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart made significant strides in their second seasons. And the Pistons (23-59) won 11 of their last 25 games of the season, which included close losses and surprising wins over some of the best teams
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May 6, 2022
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores pleased with team’s growth, cites players’ winning DNA
The Detroit Pistons – one of the youngest teams in the NBA – took their lumps this season in finishing 23-59. But with young players like Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver has shown in two seasons that he believes in committed players dedicated to winning. That’s why Pistons
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March 31, 2022
Michigan Governor Praises Detroit Pistons, Tom Gores For Promoting Social Justice
When Platinum Equity founder Tom Gores purchased the Detroit Pistons in 2011, he said he viewed the NBA franchise as a community asset with the power to unite and inspire. The franchise has engaged the Detroit community in recent years with high-profile leadership on matters of diversity and inclusion, voting access and the pandemic. While
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December 9, 2021
One year ago, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores pledged $100K for SAY Detroit kids to distribute to charity. Here is how it will benefit the community
“It is so empowering for young people to learn to use their voice and see how it feels to make an impact in someone else’s life,” Gores said.
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November 18, 2021
New Detroit Pistons initiative that brings Flint residents to games part of Tom Gores’ goal to open doors for kids
Over the next six months, the organization will partner with different Flint groups to bus children and families to Little Caesars Arena for a free Pistons game, including food vouchers, tickets and free T-shirts.
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November 12, 2021
How Motor City Cruise, Wayne State partnership realizes third piece of Tom Gores vision for Detroit Pistons move downtown
First, the Pistons would play home games at Little Caesars Arena. Second, the Pistons would build a new headquarters that would house basketball and business operations. The last step was to bring a G League franchise to Detroit to offer an improved developmental experience for young players while also bringing an affordable entertainment option for city residents.
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July 29, 2021
Tom Gores: ‘It would just mean the world to me if (Pistons) could get a championship and get (LCA) rocking and excited’
The Pistons are banking on the top pick in the N.B.A. draft and a young core for a revival. As much as the No. 1 overall pick represents a necessary cog in the Pistons’ rebuild it also symbolizes revitalization for the city of Detroit.
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July 9, 2021
Why Detroit Pistons owner and Platinum Equity founder Tom Gores is sponsoring Detroit-area basketball camps
In a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, the recent camp was the first of three that Gores will sponsor with the others being held in Mount Clemens and Eastpointe.
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May 16, 2021
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores congratulates franchise icon Ben Wallace on HOF nod
In nine seasons with the Pistons, Wallace was a four-time All-Star and four-time defensive player of the year. His career spanned 16 years in the league and he averaged 5.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals.
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May 13, 2021
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores endorses franchise direction with coach Dwane Casey contract extension
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a contract extension with coach Dwane Casey through the 2023-24 NBA season.
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December 27, 2020
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores likes ‘thoughtfully aggressive’ approach of new GM Troy Weaver
Within a matter of days, the Pistons underwent a significant overhaul, with general manager Troy Weaver transforming the roster from the 20-46 team that finished the season with a whimper.
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December 26, 2020
Why Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores praised Detroit Pistons GM Troy Weaver for busy offseason
During general manager Troy Weaver’s introductory news conference in June, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores said the Andre Drummond trade last season cleared the way for the Pistons to hire Weaver, and subsequently remake most of the roster.
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July 30, 2020
Tom Gores: New G-League franchise ‘another important investment’ for Pistons, city of Detroit
First it was the Pistons moving back to play in Detroit. Then it was building a new practice facility. The final piece is the Gatorade League franchise. It’s all in Detroit now.
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January 3, 2020
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores signals he’s open to a new direction for franchise
From the moment Tom Gores purchased the Detroit Pistons in 2011, he’s been consistent in his expectations. The Pistons are going to compete for the playoffs.
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October 7, 2019
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores unveils $90 million performance center: ‘One of the best’
There was one clear message from the Detroit Pistons at the opening of their new headquarters Monday: Everyone is welcome. The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center is in the New Center area about two miles north of Little Caesars Arena, where the franchise will begin its third season later this month.
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