After years of a struggling rebuild, the Detroit Pistons are considering changes. But the changes begin with the obvious first move: Hiring a President of Basketball Operations, vacant since 2018, instead of simply relying on the General Manager to fill that role and communicate with upper management. A President of Basketball Operations is typically an highly-experienced and respected NBA veteran who fills the role of setting long-term direction for the franchise, communicating and providing guidance to both upper management and the General Manager.
At The Athletic, James Edwards III has been recapping the events behind the scenes in Detroit as doubt has crept into the Pistons’ ability to hire well and build a contender.