The Detroit Pistons’ search for their next head coach has taken several twists and turns since it started over six weeks ago.
In that time the Pistons have interviewed candidates and narrowed the field to three “finalists” that turned out not to be so final after Tom Gores wasn’t initially impressed.
Then came the news that the Suns were firing head coach Monty Williams, a guy that the Pistons reportedly made a huge offer to that he turned down. The optics aren’t great when a coach gets offered a massive payday and says, “nah, I’ll pass.