Terry Foster
doesn't like that the Pistons
hired Lawrence Frank instead of Bill Laimbeer to be their new head coach. He even wrote a column about it! Let's dissect it.
I've had time to think this through
That's good. You did write a column on it.
If the coaching search was down to Mike Woodson and Frank, the Pistons should have shocked the world …
And hired Bill Laimbeer.
Oh Snap! I see what you did there! That wasn't even one of the choices! World Shocker!
While Laimbeer lacks NBA head coaching experience, he at least can command respect in the locker room. He's underrated as a tactical guy, and a better choice than Frank.
While Laimbeer lacks any experience commanding respect in an NBA locker room, at least he can command respect in an NBA locker room. Unlike Frank, who, as we all know, has never commanded an ounce of respect in his entire life. Especially not when he lead the Nets to the playoffs four straight years. I hear that he used to have to call Jason Kidd, Sir, and that his assistant coaches made him shine their shoes before every game. You think Laimbeer would let that fly? No f'n way!
Frank is passionate, and knows his stuff.
Both great coaching qualities.
But will players believe in him?
No.
Will you give any reaons for this?
No.
Will you write a paragraph longer than one line?
No.
But I'm not here to simply rip a decision by an organization that put their faith in Michael Curry, Flip Saunders and Kuester. Here is a solution that will make this hire work: Clean house.
Listen. I'm not here to simply rip this decision. I'm also here to point out these other equally horrible decisions you made.
Former Pistons player and coach Ray Scott said Dumars doesn't believe in tearing down and building up.
But Dumars must remember this:
If it is old and sullen, get rid of it. If it is young and coachable, keep it.
Yeah! Unless we're talking about coaches. Then, switch it.
