Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishWhat’s the driving force behind Detroit Pistons incredible turnaround?Bryce Simon and Omari Sankofa II on “The Pistons Pulse” podcast analyze the Pistons’ sustained success. Full podcast out wherever you listen.Detroit will host the 2025 Friendship Games, a global basketball and cultural exchange event.The Pistons, Wayne State University, and PeacePlayers are partnering to organize the event.Participants from around the world will experience Detroit from July 27 to August 3.It’s set to be a summer of basketball in the city, even after the Detroit Pistons’ season ends.The Pistons and Wayne State University have teamed up to host the 2025 Friendship Games, organized by PeacePlayers International. The event will take place from July 27-Aug. 3 and will feature international players gathering for a cultural exchange, basketball and leadership training.Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem said this event will provide an opportunity for players from all over the world to experience what Detroit has to offer.”We’re all proud to support this incredible initiative and we encourage others to join us in making this event a success for our city, nation, and world,” he said in a statement.Wayne State’s campus will provide housing and facilities for the event in partnership with the Pistons and the Detroit Sports Commission. Marty Dobek, the executive director of the commission, praised PeacePlayers’ mission to “…harness the power of sport to inspire young people, foster inclusivity, and create a more peaceful world.”PeacePlayers was founded in South Africa in 2001 with the mission to connect global communities through basketball. Its American arm was founded in 2017 in partnership with Nike.
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