On Monday, the Detroit Pistons announced that Dwane Casey will transition into a new role in the front office and that a search process for a new head coach, led by Pistons General Manager Troy Weaver, will begin immediately.
The Pistons(17-65) had the worst record in the NBA this season.
“I’m excited for what we’ve done, the culture and foundation that we’ve built,” said Casey via press release. “It’s been a good 44 years. Tom (Gores) has given me the opportunity to move into the front office, and I’m excited about it, to go to the next phase of my life.”
Casey, 65, was named the team’s head coach on June 11, 2018, and tallied a regular-season record of 121-263 (.315) in five seasons with the Pistons.
Casey’s best season in Detroit was during the 2018-19 season when he posted a 41-41 (.500) record and led the club to its first postseason appearance since the 2015-16 season.
Here’s a statement from Pistons owner Tom Gores:
“Dwane joined us as an experienced and successful coach ready to lead a veteran team, but when we made adjustments as an organization to rebuild around a younger core, he fully embraced the decision,” Gores said. “I couldn’t have asked for anything more, and I’m very proud of Dwane and our players. The young men he has been teaching and guiding are very fortunate to have had his leadership and direction. He’s protected their hearts and their spirit and instilled in them the work ethic and desire required to reach greatness.
“Under the leadership of General Manager Troy Weaver, he has helped re-set our culture and restore our aspiration to compete at a high level and contend for championships. Of course, there is still lots of work to do. But as we enter the next phase of this rebuild, I am optimistic about our team and our direction, and very excited about the newest member of our front office, Dwane Casey.”
Here’s what Detroit Pistons General Manager Troy Weaver had to say about Casey:
“I want to thank Coach Casey for his commitment to the organization over the last five seasons,” said Weaver. “He has represented the organization with class and grace and built a system in which our young players could learn and grow. As we enter the next phase of our restoring, I look forward to continuing our work together in the front office and supporting him during his new chapter of life. I’m excited for him and his family moving forward.”
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