The Detroit Pistons despatched shockwaves by the NBA Wednesday morning by firing Head Coach Monty Williams, regardless of signing him to a six-year, $78.5 million contract final yr. This determination comes after the Pistons employed a brand new president of basketball operations, Trajan Langdon, a transfer confirmed by Pistons proprietor Tom Gores.
Langdon met with Williams Wednesday morning, and the staff launched a press release.
“Choices like these are troublesome to make, and I wish to thank Monty for his onerous work and dedication,” Gores mentioned within the assertion. “Teaching has many dynamic challenges that emerge throughout a season, and Monty at all times dealt with these with grace. Nevertheless, after reviewing our efficiency rigorously and assessing our present place as a corporation, we’ll chart a brand new course transferring ahead.”
This stunning determination comes after the Detroit Pistons had been considered the worst staff within the league, enduring a historic 28-game dropping streak that raised questions on Williams’ management. The following coach employed would be the sixth since Gores’ possession started in 2011. Twitter reacted hilariously to Williams being fired whereas nonetheless getting paid by each the Suns and the Pistons.
The Monty Williams timeline…
Might 2023: Fired by the Phoenix Suns, securing a $20 million-plus buyout.
June 2023: Employed by the Detroit Pistons, securing a 6-year, $78.5 million deal — the most important teaching contract in NBA historical past on the time.
June 2024: Fired by the Detroit… pic.twitter.com/3prkKnyoGD
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) June 19, 2024
Monty Williams on his sofa doing nothing for the subsequent 5 years lmaoo pic.twitter.com/rQKwUuQ65y
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) June 19, 2024
Monty Williams … Juneteenth Legend pic.twitter.com/w9yBQY3XZa
— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) June 19, 2024
Monty Williams discovering out the Pistons fired him however he’s nonetheless getting paid $65 million to do nothing pic.twitter.com/fWsjsEuRGT
— Mink Circulate (@currypistonn) June 19, 2024
