The Detroit Pistons officially have a new head coach.
Early on in the week, the Pistons were reportedly targeting J.B. Bickerstaff to become their next head coach. On Wednesday, the“This is a pivotal time,” said Pistons owner Tom Gores. “We need a leader who can immediately instill a culture of growth, development and inspiration. After spending time with J.B., it’s clear he is a passionate teacher with a competitive spirit who knows what it takes to win in today’s NBA.
Williams landed a historical six-year contract in Detroit. Despite the state of the Pistons, they invested a ton into a seasoned head coach rather than taking the typical route a rebuilding franchise by taking a chance on a less experienced candidate with a strong background in player development. The addition of new President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon called for a possible change. As the offseason progressed, the Pistons’ review of the season led them to cut their losses and move on from Williams. Despite being on the hook with his salary for the next five seasons, Detroit chose to move on.
“Detroit has a great basketball history and I look forward to the opportunity to join Trajan in building a product on the floor that everyone can be proud of,” Bickerstaff said in a statement. “As Trajan and Tom expressed their collective goals, it aligns with how I coach and how I look to develop players and drive results. We’re going to put a group of players on the floor that will compete each night and we won’t skip steps to be successful.
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