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.
The former Pistons player and community ambassador with the organization for the last 10 years, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at the age of 66.
The holiday event was the first of several holiday events sponsored by Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores who partnered once again with several organizations to provide a little holiday cheer to underserved families.
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores addressed the media before the team’s 118-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the home opener at Little Caesars Arena.
The Detroit Pistons revealed a refurbished basketball court at Howarth Park on Wednesday, which completes the organization’s $2.5 million commitment to renovate 60 basketball courts over six years.
Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor conducted an exclusive interview with Platinum Equity founder and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores recently in Las Vegas.
Asked why he’d want to start over, essentially, when teams with immediate championship potential, Milwaukee and Philadelphia, made overtures to him, Williams plowed straight ahead.