May 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson during a press conference before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Wow Mark Jackson got fired.. I would love to play for him!
— Peyton Siva Jr (@PeypeySiva3) May 6, 2014
The Pistons have won seven more games the last four years than the Warriors have in the last two. So after yesterday’s news that Golden State’s front office let go of head coach Mark Jackson, because they couldn’t get over issues that had to do nothing to do with winning, it wasn’t surprising to see Pistons media and fans share their feelings on how they’d love to see the former Pacers point guard as the leader on the Detroit bench. Vincent Goodwill of the Detroit News makes a great point in his recent column. Despite zero part of the front office in place, the Pistons organization needs to take a long look at the possibility of Jackson as it’s new leader.
"Whatever Jackson needs to work on can be improved. He’s nowhere near a finished product, but garnering support in his locker room was something he earned instantly — something that has been in short order in Auburn Hills recently."
Would the Pistons draft another big man? ESPN.com’s Chad Ford seems to think so. With the projected 8th pick in his latest mock draft, Ford believes Indiana’s Noah Vonleh wouldn’t necessarily be a great fit, but at #8 he is the best available. Vonleh is 7th on Ford’s big board and fellow draft writer Jeff Goodman has him going 6th to the Lakers in his recently updated mock draft.
Freep.com’s Vince Ellis touches on the fact that there are two other openings in the Pistons organization nobody is talking about. GM and coach of the brand new NBA Developmental team in Grand Rapids. With possible team names such as the Blue Racers or Chairmen, I’d be ashamed to make it public I’m interested in either position. Ellis explains the two different scenarios the new Pistons management could employ.
"Whoever obtains the Pistons GM job could hire a candidate who would just focus on the D-League franchise or the GM could give the D-League responsibilities to another member of the Pistons’ front office."
Playoff Central:
– Hardwood Paroxysm has all the best tweets, gifs, and videos from last night’s playoff action. Including Blake Griffin getting “petty.”
– Sekou Smith shares his 24 second thoughts after Tuesday night’s playoff action.
– FanSided’s Adam Best is sick of the Pacers being a striptease. Of the 600 pound variety.
Around the Central:
Tuesdays with RDE – Right Down Euclid editor Chris Manning is back to the airwaves talking about the Cavs drafting Joel Embid at #3 and take an early look at free agency.
Wall is Special – 8PointsNineSeconds breaks down the game of John Wall heading into game two of the Eastern Semi-finals. It’s more than just driving to the bucket. His mid-range game is top notch and he can pass it off with the best of them.
Should Thibs Go? – Pippen Ain’t Easy’s Ronald Agers not only discusses whether Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau will leave for another job, but if the league favorite should.
Reviewing the Bucks – Behind the Buck Pass continues their 2013-14 Player Review series by taking a look at the performance of rookie center Miroslav Raduljica.