Without even coaching a minute in the Motor City Dwane Casey comes to Detroit as one of the most qualified coaches ever to grace our sidelines. You could argue Larry Brown or even Stan Van Gundy were both more qualified coming in - each having brought teams to the NBA Finals prior to their arrivals - but even if he’s third on that list it would normally be seen as an exciting hire and a cause for optimism.
Most people however are hesitant to jump on the Casey bandwagon, hesitant to let their imaginations run wild with dreams of playoff success and championship aspirations, and with good reason.