OT - Pistons considering Isiah Thomas to replace Joe Dumars
The New York Daily News reports that the Pistons are considering replacing Joe Dumars with Isiah Thomas. Sounds like Gores is well on his way to creating another disaster.
I may not agree with some of Joe Dumars decisions recently, although we don't really know they are his decisions, but the man did a lot for the franchise and having him hanging since the firing of Cheeks and now the leaking of this is embarrassing.
Never did I think Worst Detroit Sports Owner would be a competitive title while William Clay Ford, Sr. was alive.
Tom Gores is determined to prove me wrong.
Somewhere, WCF is smiling as he reads about this in the same way he smiles when he thinks about all of the money he's made with a franchise that's achieved exactly one playoff win during his ownership.
Mother of god...
It's weird to think about how little I care about the team now. My interest in the NBA in general is also pretty low at this point, but I just can't stay interested in the Pistons anymore. I miss the old Billups team, and I actually miss the "teal era." Am I the only one that misses those teal jerseys?
Yup.
But can we agree that red white and blue is the lamest/laziest color scheme choice? Way too many of those teams.
I didn't mind the teal era. Then again, maybe I just liked Stack for those five years or so that he was actually good. Regardless, the sticker on my back windshield is the teal logo, but that's mostly because it was like 2 cents on Amazon. I'm from Flint, I aint got money to buy junk.
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I'd say this is just stupid rumor mongering. Gores however, is quickly in the running for worst owner in the NBA.
Really shouldn't be surprised though. He has a passing interest in basketball at best, and is a bona fide scum bag.
I don't get it. Lionel Hollins and George Karl are free. Both solid coaches. Better than any other options really.
George Karl would be an awesome hire, IMO. That probably won't happen, but I really enjoy seeing him on ESPN.
Gores wants Izzo.
It's not really much of a secret at this point. Lionel Hollins is probably the best or second best coach available (best fit for the Pistons coming from a similarly built Memphis squad) and has been campaigning for the job all off-season and since the Moe Cheeks firing, but they wont give it to him.
Gores is going to sit Izzo down, open up his checkbook and say ,"Whatever you want, it's yours."
As for the Isiah thing. It's fake. Totally untrue. Gores has already shot it down. It was probably Isiah's agent or someone drumming up interest in him, trying to angle for some sort of front office job somewhere.
Either that or some over-zealos reporter trying to capture a headline due to the fact that Gores and Zeke had dinner together, but it was to talk about the upcoming Bad Boys reunion celebration they are planning.
What makes it obvious that Gores wants Izzo?
There have been a lot of sources buzzing about it in NBA circles. Also, the fact that the either the number 1 or 1-A of sought after head coaches this off-season, Lionel Hollins, has been outright campaigning to get the job and the Pistons haven't even bothered to contact him.
Throw in the fact that Gores is an MSU alum who has expressed interest in Izzo before, and people are connecting the dots
Why screw your alma mater over though when there are better NBA proven commodities? I know everyone on here thinks Izzo is on the downslide but he's still a good coach. I don't know who MSU would get to repalce him.
That's definitely a good question, but I would assume Gores is more worried about the laughing stock the Pistons have been of late and how that affects his image more than the implications for State.
Izzo is someone he knows. Someone he likes. Someone he trusts, and someone he's certain will make a good coach based on his track record. Reportedly, Gores allowed Dumars to make the last two coaching hires sans his influence, and now Gores wants to take a far more active role in running the organization. He sees Izzo as his guy. You go with what you know, right?
Personally, I think Izzo would be a horrible professional coach. Like most people, I'm pushing for Hollins or Carl. As for who will presumably be the new GM, the Pistons would be stupid to not at least reach out to Phil Jackson or Donnie Walsh. In all likelihood, both of them will turn us down, in which case I would look to Spurs assistant GM, Scott Layden.
Not trying to attack you, but would you mind providing links to these Izzo to Pistons rumors and rumblings? I'm only asking because this is really the first time I've heard it being discussed as a real possibility and am curious about it as a fan of both programs. Thanks
http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/2/14/5411688/nba-rumors-pistons-tom-…
http://www.examiner.com/article/pistons-owner-eyes-michigan-state-s-tom…
Hoops Hype is generally a quality source for NBA information or specualtion:
Thanks. Despite all the smoke, I'll be really surprised if Izzo is on the Pistons sideline next year.
So basically the Pistons have decided to stop punching themselves in the face so they'll have more time to set fire to their balls?
Got it - sounds like a GREAT plan.
Ouch! Just reading this was painful.
that is one of the funniest comments I have ever read in my life. . . .
good in my childhood to think of for the next 20 years.
The clearest memory of the Lions from my childhood is my Dad yelling at the TV whenever they played.
The Pistons have been the 2nd best franchise in Detroit for the last 30 years. They've had more success than the Tigers and Lions combined.
I don't think he is allowed anywhere near Grand Rapids. . .
The knicks are 6 or something years from Thomas, and they're just as bad or in worse shape than when he left. And FIU sucked before, and still sucks
True, but these are all more reasons why the Pistons should not hire Isaiah.
I'm not advocating for the guy
I will say that citing to the Daily News is like citing to Bleacher Report. They shine up turds about as well as anyone, and I don't trust virtually any of their "rumors" especially as it relates to former horrible head coaches and GMs who used to coach their crappy franchises.
I think they forgot to add the snark tag to that article. There's no way that can be true. Right? Right?
I walk away from the Pistons for just a second, only to return and find out Gores is supposedly trying to extend the problem. Granted, it is the NY Daily News, but just the thought....
Why would the NY Daily News have inside info? Perhaps a friend of Zeke's is just floating his name.
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Vinnie would most likely be a much better choice than either Dumars or Thomas. And I still don't care about the Pistons.
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