After the worst season in their history (14 wins for 68 losses), the Pistons have decisions to make this summer to bounce back next season. The first, already announced, is to recruit a president. A position vacant since 2018.
Mark Stein provides the first avenues to follow. Tim Connelly, who could leave Wolves with the imbroglio surrounding the takeover of the franchise, would obviously be targeted. For a decade, the leader has done a remarkable job in Denver between 2013 and 2022, then in Minnesota for two years. He would be a great pick for the Pistons.
On the bench or in the offices?
But our colleague adds two other names. Dennis Lindsey already. Currently a consultant for the Mavericks, this Texan made himself known as an assistant GM at the Spurs and especially in the role of GM of the Jazz between 2012 and 2019. It was he who recruited Quin Snyder, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.
Next, and this is the most surprising name: JJ Redick. The ESPN consultant is already in the sights of the Hornets, who will meet him for a coaching position. There, he would be “a name to watch” according to Marc Stein, provided that the former shooter is interested in a position in the office and not on the bench.
Final information to add: Arn Tellem, the vice-president of the Pistons, is the former agent of JJ Redick and he would be a very fan of the analyzes of the man who shares a podcast with LeBron James.
