The Detroit Pistons head coach search

We can file this one under why Joe Dumars cannot continue on as the President of the Detroit Pistons. Joe D would like to hire Mike Woodson because the two have a good working relationship, as Woodson served on the Pistons staff under Larry Brown in their 2004 championship team. New owner, Tom Gores, and his staff that includes former New York Knicks executive Dave Checketts seem to favor Lawrence Frank as he made a heck of an impression on them during his interview process.

At this point is seems Woodson would have to be the closest thing to a favorite as not only does he have a good relationship with Dumars, but has a track record of helping teams rebuild. He took over a terrible Atlanta Hawks team and that team won more games each year Woodson was in charge. They wound up with 53 wins last year, and Woodson employs a defense first system that seems to be favored by Dumars. He seems like a pretty good fit for a team that needs to squash some locker room drama and rebuild itself.

Frank has head coaching experience with the New Jersey Nets, and a long career as an assistant coach with the Vancouver Grizzlies, The University of Tennessee, and most recently with the Boston Celtics. He could be considered the favorite since the guy who will ultimately make this choice, owner Gores, seems to be very impressed with him.

It is not uncommon for an owner to put their own stamp on their team. It also not uncommon for a new owner to come in and mix things up, especially for a team that has had its host of problems. We shall see on this one.