The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams, leaving a vacancy for top coaches. Former NBA player and ESPN analyst JJ Redick is considered a prime candidate, with a strong connection to the Lakers. Redick has a Duke connection with team president Trajan Langdon and vice chairman Arn Tellem.
Redick moved from playing to media successfully, though he lacks coaching experience. With the Pistons focusing on developing young talent, there's less pressure compared to the Lakers. Despite Pistons' recent struggles, improvement is expected under new leadership.