Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores believes the 2022-23 season will be a special one for his team. With the Pistons leading 57-55 at halftime against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Gores discussed his expectations this season.
“You know I’m an optimist, and this team is going to do something special,” the multi-billionaire said. The Pistons beat the Magic 113-109 at Little Caesars Arena.
According to several NBA betting sites, the Pistons have the seventh-lowest odds to win the championship in 2023. After three consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs, few sportsbooks expect them to return this season.
“There’s no doubt about their basket and everything else,” the Pistons owner continued. “They do the basics. They work hard; they’re not selfish. They’re young.”
“I talked to them [Monday night] And when they are young, there are no limits for them. This group includes what we believe in Detroit.
During the offseason, GM Troy Weaver and his star players made several moves. Marvin Bagley III re-signed with the team to a three-year, $37.5 million contract.
Additionally, Hamidou Diallo exercised his $5.2 million option for the 2022-23 season. The 2023-24 options of Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes and Sadiq Bey also exercised.
Pistons owner Tom Gores says his team has good players and great leadership.
Additionally, Shemane traded Ishmael Kamaget to the Portland Trail Blazers for a 2022 second-round draft pick, a 2025 first-round draft pick and a 2026 first-round draft pick.
In this year’s draft, the Charlotte Hornets selected Jalen Duren 13th overall. Although his draft rights were traded to the Knicks and then the Pistons.
Kevin Knox signed as a free agent. In August, Rodney McGruder re-signed with the team.
The New York Knicks traded Nerlens Noel, Alec Burks, a 2023 second-round draft pick, a 2024 second-round draft pick, and $6 million to the Pistons for Nikola Radicevic and a 2205 second-round draft pick.
Great night for the Pistons! Congratulations and welcome to Detroit, @IveyJaden And @JalenDuren. Let’s get to work! #DetroitBasketball
— Tom Gores (@TomGores) June 24, 2022
Not to mention, in September, the Pistons traded Saben Lee, Kelly Olynyk, and $1,752,638 to the Utah Jazz for Bojan Bogdanovic.
“I think we have great people, great players and great leadership with Dwane and Troy,” Gores continued. “I have a lot of confidence and I’m a very bright person, but these guys are showing on the floor.”
The rehab team goes through a series of growing pains. The Pistons owner made that point clear during the interview.
“You’ve got to have growing pains. It’s part of any growth,” Gores explained. “Our team has a nature of going through pain — and we’re definitely going to go through a lot.”
“What is the average age of our team? 21 or 22? These people have the character to go through it, so, of course, I wait [growing pains]He said.
