The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams just one year after making him the highest paid coach in NBA history. The Pistons are still on the hook for $65 million guaranteed on his deal over the next five years. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Williams leaves after guiding an undertalented, unhealthy team to its worst record in franchise history. The Pistons won just 14 games under Williams, including an NBA-record 28 consecutive losses from Oct. 30 to Dec. 28.
His hiring was heralded by the NBA media and Pistons fans alike after achieving much success guiding a young New Orleans Pelicans team and then transitioning to years of high-level contention leading the Phoenix Suns.