New Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon wanted to create an environment of positivity after the team went through a historically bad season. He believes new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff brings that to Detroit.
Langdon and his front office staff wanted a coach with leadership qualities, great communication skills and someone who wanted to collaborate with the front office to build a culture and environment where players can reach their potential. Bickerstaff aligned with those qualities and that vision.
Bickerstaff was introduced as the Pistons’ next head coach at a press conference Wednesday, where Langdon highlighted Bickerstaff’s passion and desire to be in Detroit, to be the team’s next leader.