January 16, 2024 |
Articles News Philanthropy
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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November 21, 2023 |
Chairman's Q&A Homepage News The Pistons
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores’ season outlook: Foundation in place, but ‘patience is high’
DETROIT – 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. He gave more insight on the decision to hire veteran coach Monty Williams, the collection of young talent assembled by general manager Troy Weaver, and several other topics
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November 21, 2023 |
Chairman's Q&A Homepage News The Pistons
Why Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores believes franchise has built solid foundation
DETROIT – Monty Williams wasn’t expecting the text representing another chance at the Detroit Pistons coaching job. After explaining to Pistons general manager Troy Weaver earlier that family obligations would be the primary focus after his four-year stint coaching the Phoenix Suns had ended, he figured the organization would move on in its coaching search.
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September 22, 2023 |
The Pistons
Tom Gores’ decision to move the Detroit Pistons back downtown sparked a $2.5 millioninvestment in Detroit’s parks
DETROIT – With fanfare, the Detroit Pistons revealed a refurbished basketball court at Howarth Park onWednesday, which completes the organization’s $2.5 million commitment to renovate 60 basketballcourts over six years. Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem was joined by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit CityCouncilmember Scott Benson and students from Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy at the eastside park.
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July 26, 2023 |
Articles The Pistons
Former NBA player Jason Collins praises Tom Gores’ Detroit Pistons for DEI efforts during Pride Month
In the spring of 2013, Jason Collins wrote, “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay,” in afirst-person essay for Sports Illustrated. In 2014, Collins became the first openly gay athlete to compete in one of the four major professionalsports leagues. Collins shared his story as one of three panelists during the
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