The Detroit Pistons, who earned the Eastern Conference sixth seed this season, could be in position to take advantage of the situation if the Bucks and Celtics slump next season.
“Understanding what it’s taken our team, our city to get here. And for our men, our players, who have done this. So I feel really lucky to have those young men. And it means a lot. But we’re not done."
The Pistons’ turnaround from being one of the worst teams in league history to being in firm control of a playoff spot has garnered praise from national voices.
The FlintNOW Fund, established by Tom Gores, Chairman and CEO of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, emerged in response to the Flint water crisis.
“I’m watching all our young men, they’re stepping it up and that’s what Pistons basketball is about; Cade is developing into a leader so I’m very proud of that,”
For the fourth consecutive year, Holly, who grew up in nearby Grosse Ile where her brother served as fire chief for years, and Tom have partnered with the Salvation Army to provide help to the community during the holiday season.