Detroit — If you’re tired of waiting, it’s understandable. You’ve waited nearly a decade for the Pistons to be competitive again. You waited six weeks just to find out who the coach is.
When Tom Gores bought the team seven years ago, he sold the idea of being impactful. Then he sold playoff hopes. Then he sold patience.
The sell job is over, and the beginner’s stage should be over now, too. Gores alluded to it himself after introducing Dwane Casey Wednesday, saying he planned to own the team “forever,” that he’s learned a lot.