Coach Monty Williams’ job as head coach of the Detroit Pistons will be a lot easier than Dwane Casey’s was.
Between the poorly balanced roster and injuries, Casey was often forced to deploy lineups that didn’t make sense. He did his best to put his guys in positions to succeed, and occasionally fans were rewarded with a competitive game or an unexpectedly exciting game against a contender who couldn’t have prepared for an out-of-position mismatch.
Next year, Williams will be able to maintain a healthy competition for minutes, reward players as deserved, and keep reserves hungry for opportunities.