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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores sent a letter to fans expressing gratitude and excitement ahead of the team's 2026 NBA Playoffs, following a challenging period marked by a 28-game losing streak. The letter emphasizes a positive turnaround for the franchise as they prepare for the playoffs.
Detroit â It wasn't that long ago that Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores released a letter expressing his sadness over the team's lengthy, disappointing play, which had left the franchise in disarray amid a 28-game losing streak during the 2023-24 season.
On Tuesday morning, more than two years later, Gores released a letter to fans on the team's website, expressing his gratitude and excitement ahead of the Pistons' opening round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, which begins Sunday at Little Caesars Arena.
In a letter titled, "Thank You, Detroit â Letâs Keep Going," Gores writes:
"Dear Pistons fans,
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What weâre building here is a story for the ages. One of the great comeback stories in sports, and not just because of where we are today but because of how we got here. The Pistons clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference and are headed to the playoffs. I couldnât be prouder or more thankful.
We won 60 games this season for only the third time in franchise history. But this season has been about more than winning. Itâs been about building something real, something that reflects who we are and what we stand for. What makes this season special is that itâs not just happening on the court. Itâs happening across our entire Pistons family.
Our players. Our coaches. Our front office and staff. Our community. And especially you, our fans.
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Your energy, your belief, and your support have lifted this team and reminded everyone how powerful Detroit Basketball can be. Along the way, there were doubters. There always are. But this team never lived by other peopleâs expectations. They showed up every day, put in the work, and believed in each other.
They may be young, but theyâve been through a lot together. Nothing has been handed to them. Theyâve earned this. Theyâve been forged through difficulty and came out stronger because of it. And we did it the right way: No shortcuts. No quick fixes. Just belief, patience, and work.
There were moments when others might have lost faith and moved away from the core. We didnât. We stayed with it. We believed in those young men and they believed in us. Today, they are the cornerstone of this franchise. And what stands out most isnât just their talent, itâs who they are as people. Thatâs what makes this special.
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As an organization, weâve grown together. Weâve trusted each other. Weâve done things our way, refusing to let outside noise define us. Trajan and J.B. shared my belief in this team from the beginning. The progress has come quickly, but the mindset hasnât changed.
I told the team recently that this isnât a dream. This is real. And this story isnât done. We have a lot more to do. The NBA Playoffs are the stage every team works for, and weâre excited for whatâs in front of us. We know it wonât be easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. But weâre ready. Together. All of us.
Tom
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores thanks fans ahead of NBA playoffs
Tom Gores expressed gratitude and excitement for the upcoming 2026 NBA Playoffs, encouraging fans to continue supporting the team.
Before the 2026 playoffs, the Pistons experienced a difficult stretch, including a 28-game losing streak during the 2023-24 season.
The Detroit Pistons' playoff games in 2026 begin on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena.
Before the 2026 playoffs, the Pistons reached 60 wins for the third time in franchise history.
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