After suffering through the worst season in franchise history, Pistons owner Tom Gores is optimistic about the direction of his franchise.

From the moment Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores stepped onto the Breslin Center floor to when he began speaking with reporters, one thing was clear: Tuesday night was a very special moment for him. Aside from the fact that he and fellow Michigan State alum and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia were able to bring their respective NBA teams to their alma mater for preseason

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores sat courtside on Wednesday as his team took the court against a squad owned by a fellow Michigan State alumnus.