Pistons Coach Search

[RipCity32]

Any news related to the Pistons coaching search will be here.
 
Lindsey Hunter asked for permission to interview here, and will be granted. 
 
If we hire him as the new coach, I will be through with the team. 

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Lord no, I seen how he demoted Shannon Brown, Michael Beasley, Luis Scola and Jared Dudley.

 

[RipCity32]

Plus I'd hardly consider him an experienced coach in the league. Something we are supposedly wanting. 

 

[Pugz]

nate mcmillan is the assumed favorite thus far. i really wouldnt mind lindsey, though. billups credits him with everything as the guy who finally taught him how to play point guard. could help bk.
 
does anyone know if the whole staff has been let go or just frank?

 

[RipCity32]

Just Frank thus far. Rest will be determined by new coach. 

 

[Pugz]

theyre probably gone. i liked brian hill as the lead assistant but when he took over he was god awful. id assume most coaches want a whole new staff. dee brown may be retained since hes still fairly new. id welcome lidnsey as the lead assistant but i doubt hed take that.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Plus I'd hardly consider him an experienced coach in the league. Something we are supposedly wanting. 

 
Player/coach for us back then lol

 

[Pugz]

[SIZE=150%]The summit between Joe Dumars and Zeljko Obradovic will be in the Final Four in London[/SIZE]

Rumorología increases the Detroit. Zeljko Obradovic's name made ​​an impact in the buff to the franchise. Obradovic dubbed the "Phil Jackson" European. Your profile is highlighted winner in Europe and a slight ideological proximity with Greg Popovich. cultural revolution Joe Dumars had in mind seems to be accepted in the city, just a matter of having courage to run. traditional press insists coach's profile American faithful to group management model. Dumars at the moment is silent and the rumor mill increases. Zeljko Obradovic name remains intact.

Sources close to the franchise have assured these lines "Dumars is absolutely in love with Zeljko Obradovic" , but also are aware that the General Manager will play their professional status in the NBA if the revolution fails. Dumars considers similar in NBA history. Few coaches in the NCAA have been consolidated in the NBA. Quite the contrary. They are similar precedents that justify Joe Dumars resistance when opting for Zeljko Obradovic. Sources familiar with the General Manager of Detroit also argue that the inexperience of the coach in the NBA, how many games to play and low margins for the preparation of the meetings are aspects that penalize facing Obradovic Dumars will side with him . Aspects that can motivate the choice of a comfortable American coach.

Dumars kept quiet when it comes to opting for the profile of the new coach for Detroit Pistons. Dumars Nothing is marked on your calendar a date, the May 9 plans to fly to London for Final Four Euroleague. Dumars is usually a regular of this event but this time is especially relevant, Zeljko Obradovic also plans to attend the O2 Arena in London to witness the four games to play. Dimitris Itoudis also be in London. Dumars and Zeljko will meet to discuss the situation. Obradovic is aware of all the interest surrounding Detroit. The meeting is the key. If Dumars is not decided before the comfortable decision for choosing the summit to lay the foundations for the cultural revolution will be in the Final Four.

from realGM.
 
 
idk lolol

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Nate McMillan should be handed the job if he wants it.

 

[Pugz]

Nate McMillan should be handed the job if he wants it.

yea well i guess he didnt. some reporter from detroit was wrong =/

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

from realGM.
 
 
idk lolol

 
10 years ago was a very questionable draft pick, and now, 10 years later a very questionable coaching hire. smh lol.

 

[RipCity32]

Here we go again.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 13s
NBA coaching sources say Pistons interviewing Nate McMillan on Tuesday. Story link for you momentarily

 

[Pugz]

if goes well id imagine hed be our coach by weeks end.

 

[RipCity32]

Only thing I can see stopping it is the money. But I'd be VERY happy with him as our coach. 

 

[RipCity32]

I'm going to be so upset if McMillan signs elsewhere.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I read earlier that they've met with him twice.

 

[Pugz]

if hes interviewed twice then hes probably our guy.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:NBA.com
 

Jackson to Advise on Coach Search


Pistons add Hall of Famer’s perspective to Joe D’s search for new coach




by Keith Langlois



 

Tom Gores’ vow to use every available resource to restore the Pistons to greatness has led him to Phil Jackson, who has agreed to serve in an advisory capacity in the franchise’s search for a head coach.
 
“Phil Jackson is a friend and one of the best minds in the business,” Gores said. “We are thrilled to have him as an adviser as we make some very important decisions for this franchise. Joe (Dumars) and I discussed this and he and I are in full agreement that this is a great opportunity.”
 
A spokesman for Gores indicated that this is an advisory role and not a formal position inside the Pistons organization. Joe Dumars, president of basketball operations, said he welcomes Jackson’s input.
 
“Tom and I discussed using a consultant as part of our decision-making process in our search for a head coach and we feel that Phil Jackson is a great resource to use,” Dumars said. “I look forward to talking with Phil next week.”
 
Dumars is directly linked to all three NBA titles won by the Pistons, more than all but four other franchises. The Hall of Famer won two titles as a player with the 1989 and ’90 Bad Boys and as president of basketball operations built the 2004 NBA champions.
 
Jackson, who stepped down as coach of the Lakers following the 2010-11 season, adds the perspective of a Hall of Fame and championship coach to the search, winning six titles with the Chicago Bulls and five more with the Lakers.
 
“Phil Jackson and Tom Gores are friends,” said Mark Barnhill, a partner in Platinum Equity, Gores’ California-based private equity firm. “Based on that relationship, Phil has agreed to provide advice and counsel on the coaching search and immediate basketball needs. He will be in Detroit next week as a resource to Joe Dumars, who is leading the search.
 
“Phil’s role is to advise Joe, Tom and the ownership team, not to assume a formal position inside the Pistons organization,” Barnhill said.
Gores, who grew up in Michigan and graduated from Michigan State, bought the Pistons in June 2011 and stressed the importance of not only winning, but winning the right way and making a positive impact across the state. He’s since often reiterated a commitment to striving for excellence, saying as the 2012-13 season ended that, “We’re prepared to do what we have to do to move this franchise forward. Make no doubt about it, we want to win.”

 

 

[Pugz]

we need to get him locked in as our advisor fulltime. this could also mean mcmillian isnt as close to signing.


holy shit though