New Pistons owner Tom Gores claims he will do whatever it takes to get the storied franchise back to competing for world championships.

"It's up to me to get number four," he said at The Palace, referring to the three NBA titles the Pistons have won.

Gores said Dumars will remain as team president.

"We agree on core values," Gores said. "Joe's ready and I'm ready."

Gores was noncommittal when asked about the future of coach John Kuester, but said he should know more about his status in a "few days" when they meet.

"We'll have to see what happens from there," Gores said.