After the Phoenix Suns flamed out in the second round of the NBA playoffs, we all knew it was only a matter of time before the blame would fall on head coach Monty Williams. Sure enough, not long before the dust had settled on their season, the Suns got rid of Monty (the former coach of the year) and are now set to replace him with Frank Vogel.
Time will tell how the situation plays out in Phoenix, but it didn’t take long for Williams to land a new gig somewhere else. After some initial hesitation, Monty Williams accepted an offer from the Detroit Pistons to become their next head coach. In his first public statement since the announcement, Williams seemed optimistic about the future.
“A week ago, I was not sure what the future would hold. But, after talking with Tom Gores and Troy Weaver, I was excited hearing their vision for the Pistons going forward. They had a thoughtful plan and I am so appreciative of the emphasis they placed on the personal side of this business,” Williams said, per Sam Amico of Hoops Wire.
The Pistons struck out in the draft lottery this summer, but they still have a bright future overall. If Cade Cunningham can return healthy next season, and they see development from Jaden Ivey and James Wiseman, they could take a big leap in the Eastern Conference standings.
What’s Next For The Pistons?
The Pistons have been stuck in the gutter for some time now and they were hoping that Victor Wmebanyama would help change that. Unfortunately, Wemby isn’t coming to save them and they will have to look elsewhere for talent to improve the roster.
Despite limited options, expect Detroit to be aggressive on the free-agent market this season, with players like Jerami Grant, Torrey Craig, and Max Srus as potential targets.
Either way, the franchise is tired of mediocrity and they are ready to take that next step. Hiring Monty, like the Suns did when they were struggling, may be what the Pistons need to help them get to the next level. We will find out soon enough…
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