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How Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores cultivated front office push for diversity and inclusion

It is an annual occurrence in NBA markets.

Shortly after the draft, a news conference is held to introduce the young prospects to local media.

The front office’s top talent evaluator and the head coach explain the reasoning behind the selections and why this collection of talent will ultimately lead to winning games.

That was the scene on Nov. 27 when the Detroit Pistons presented their 2020 draft class - rookies Killian Hayes, Isaiah Washington, Saddiq Bey and Saben Lee.

General manager Troy Weaver said the four men, “embody everything we want for the Pistons going forward.