The Detroit Pistons' owner had a message for fans on Wednesday night.
During the team's road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tom Gores released a statement via social media (on X) Wednesday night, thanking the fanbase for its support and making it clear that the team is standing behind the players suspended after Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After a second-quarter brawl with the Timberwolves, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and players Ron Holland II, Marcus Sasser and Isaiah Stewart were all ejected. Stewart received a two-game suspension and Holland and Sasser got one-game bans apiece. All three missed Wednesday's game against the NBA-leading Thunder.
"In recent days, our team has faced scrutiny stemming from moments of intensity on the court," Gores said in the statement. "Let me be absolutely clear: We stand behind our players.
"While I wish the penalty outcome had been different, I write to you with a full heart — with pride in our players, passion for our city, and a clear voice of support for all those who wear the Pistons' colors. We are bonded through our challenges.
Together, we will keep proving that #DetroitBasketball is more than a game - it’s a way of life. pic.twitter.com/Cc1O5tluVc
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 3, 2025
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