Yes, Phil Jackson is joining the Pistons.
But stop. Before you decide to suddenly get season tickets, and place your heart back in play for the team, you must know the legendary coach will not be the next coach for the Pistons.
The Pistons posted a story on its webpage saying that Jackson, a friend of Pistons team owner Tom Gores, has agreed to be an advisor and help the Pistons find a new coach. Lawrence Frank was fired after a disappointing season.
“Phil Jackson is a friend and one of the best minds in the business,” Gores said. “We are thrilled to have him as an adviser as we make some very important decisions for this franchise. Joe (Dumars) and I discussed this and he and I are in full agreement that this is a great opportunity.”
“Tom and I discussed using a consultant as part of our decision-making process in our search for a head coach and we feel that Phil Jackson is a great resource to use,” Dumars said. “I look forward to talking with Phil next week.”
Vincent Goodwill Breaks Down Pistons Coaching Candidates (Detroit News)
