Welcome Frank Billingsly

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In a strange turn of events, Joe Dumars decided to hire Frank Billingsly, not Avery Johnson. I know that is not his real name, but it might as well be. I actually do not mind the hire since Joe keeps coaches like Michael Jordan keeps girlfriends (not very long). Avery was requiring at least a four-year deal and the price would have been at a premium. Better to fire a coach at $1-2 million per year as opposed to $4-5 million per year. The Pistons are still paying Flip and Curry, so this makes sense. PLUS, this is the guy that was basically running the Cavs in every timeout while Mike Brown was off to the side chewing his gum. Let's face it, the Pistons are not going to win next year anyway.

If "Frank" does not work out, I think there will be a coup and Joe will be long gone. Joe bought some time by winning the chip back in the early aughts, but everyone's patience (including mine) is running out. Time will tell. Time will tell.