After being let go by the Cavaliers five weeks ago, J.B. Bickerstaff was quickly rehired as the new head coach of the Pistons. Replacing Monty Williams, Bickerstaff will lead the Detroit team in their quest to improve after a disappointing 14-68 season, the worst in franchise history.
During his tenure with the Cavaliers, Bickerstaff led the team to two consecutive playoff appearances and achieved a coaching record of 170-159. His hiring by the Pistons marks the first major move by Trajan Langdon, the team’s new president of basketball operations.
Langdon and Bickerstaff have their work cut out for them as they aim to elevate the Pistons to a higher level of performance after last season’s dismal record of only 14 wins. The team was at the bottom of the NBA standings alongside the Washington Wizards. However, Bickerstaff’s previous success suggests that he may be able to turn things around and lead the Pistons back to competitiveness in the NBA.
Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching as Bickerstaff takes on his new role with Detroit’s struggling franchise. Only time will tell if he can lead them to success and help them climb back up into contention in professional basketball’s most competitive league.
