Detroit — There were several notable faces in the audience for Monty Williams’ introductory press conference as new head coach of the Pistons on Tuesday. Most of the roster was there, along with ownership and the front office. However, among the recognizable names were a few new ones. Former Phoenix Suns assistants Jarrett Jack, Brian
Monty Williams’ tenure with the Phoenix Suns was like a movie in which he was the award-winning leading role, and his new role as the Detroit Pistons coach is the sequel. Like most Part 2s, the narrative slightly changes, they continue some elements and have several new characters that might have similar traits and scenarios
Monty Williams gets a lot of credit for quickly turning the Phoenix Suns into a contender. They won just 19 games during the 2018-19 season, just before Williams was hired as head coach. They improved by at least 10 games during his first three seasons — reaching 34 wins in 2019-20, 51 wins and a
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Monty Williams gets a lot of credit for quickly turning the Phoenix Suns into a contender. They won just 19 games during the 2018-19 season, just before Williams was hired as head coach. They improved by at least 10 games during his first three seasons — reaching 34 wins in 2019-20, 51 wins and a
Detroit — It wasn’t just the eye-popping financial commitment that got Monty Williams’ attention. There had to be a vision behind it, too. And as the Pistons’ new head coach sat on the dais Tuesday for his introductory press conference, he already could see it taking shape. Practically the entire Pistons roster was in attendance,
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports After the Detroit Pistons’ coaching prayers were answered, the time to seriously revamp the roster and start winning is now. Once again, the Detroit Pistons played a gruesome, less-than-photogenic 82-game season. They finished 17-65, holding the worst record in the entire league. It’s tough to ask for a team to perform
Detroit — Tom Gores wanted to hire the best coach possible to give the Pistons the resources needed for sustained success. The Pistons’ owner sat on the dais Tuesday evening alongside his general manager, Troy Weaver, and his new head coach, Monty Williams, and stressed the importance of selecting the right person to lead at
Jaden Ivey talks about how excited he is for the personable intangibles of new head coach Monty Williams and why he’s optimistic for the season ahead.
Cade Cunningham gives his thoughts on the hire of head coach Monty Williams and his initial interactions with him, as well as a personal health update.
Mickey York and Grant Long catch up with the new Pistons head coach Monty Williams and ask how he views being the highest paid coach in the NBA as well as the work ethic of roster he’s inheriting.
After waiting months for a head coach to be selected, fans fired up their computers at 4:30 pm yesterday to tune in for Monty Williams’s first official media availability as a Detroit Pistons. Following a close to 30-minute delay in the proceedings; Monty Williams, Troy Weaver and Detroit Pistons majority owner, Tom Gores, graced the
Monty Williams has been introduced as the 37th head coach of the Detroit Pistons. Here are highlights from the opening press conference, with remarks from General Manager Troy Weaver and Owner Tom Gores. We also talked with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey following the press conference.
Monty Williams sat in front of a microphone, as he was being introduced as the Detroit Pistons‘ new coach, when something stunning happening — honesty broke out. “What made you want to take this (job) instead of just taking time off?” a reporter asked. “The quick answer is, obviously, Troy (Weaver), the players and the
The Pistons Pulse is brought to you by The Detroit Free Press and is co hosted by Bryce Simon of MotorCityHoops and Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit Free Press. Omari and I are joined this week by two of the NBA Draft world’s finest from No Ceilings. No Ceilings is
It’s only been two weeks since the Detroit Pistons tapped Monty Williams as their new head coach. Most of his coaching staff is already in place. Former Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas will be his lead assistant. Joining him are former Philadelphia 76ers assistant Dan Burke and former Phoenix Suns assistant Brian Randle, who will
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores said his new coach, Monty Williams, has a lot to prove. Gores has more. Williams, after all, has coached in the NBA Finals, and in the playoffs multiple times with both teams he has coached. Gores, meanwhile, bought the Pistons 12 years ago. His team has been to the playoffs once
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Detroit – It was obvious why the Pistons wanted Monty Williams. In nine seasons as an NBA head coach, he’d helped rebuild two teams, was named Coach of the Year, reached the playoffs five times and the Finals once. At 51, he was suddenly, surprisingly available, dismissed by the Phoenix Suns after their playoff ouster.
Detroit — The Pistons’ pursuit of Monty Williams as their new coach began not long after he was fired by the Phoenix Suns, following a second-round exit in the playoffs. The road to getting Williams, who was introduced Tuesday, wasn’t normal, by any means. The Pistons gave him a very generous contract — six years
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