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(AP) The Detroit Pistons chose not to look far for their next leader.
Former Pistons role player and assistant Michael Curry was introduced Tuesday as the team's new coach. The 39-year-old first-time head coach takes over for Flip Saunders, who was fired last week after leading Detroit to losses in the Eastern Conference finals the past three seasons.
Joe Dumars, a former Pistons star and the team's president of basketball operations, said he feels good about Curry's hiring in part because of their relationship. The two played together in the 1990s.
``Michael has been a proven leader throughout his NBA career as a player, administrator and assistant coach,'' Dumars said. ``Given his strong knowledge of the game and tireless work ethic, we feel he is the right person to lead our team. Michael understands the culture of our franchise and its expectations.''
The Pistons and Curry agreed on a three-year deal worth $2.5 million a season. The team holds an option for a fourth season.
(AP) The Detroit Pistons chose not to look far for their next leader.
Former Pistons role player and assistant Michael Curry was introduced Tuesday as the team's new coach. The 39-year-old first-time head coach takes over for Flip Saunders, who was fired last week after leading Detroit to losses in the Eastern Conference finals the past three seasons.
Joe Dumars, a former Pistons star and the team's president of basketball operations, said he feels good about Curry's hiring in part because of their relationship. The two played together in the 1990s.
``Michael has been a proven leader throughout his NBA career as a player, administrator and assistant coach,'' Dumars said. ``Given his strong knowledge of the game and tireless work ethic, we feel he is the right person to lead our team. Michael understands the culture of our franchise and its expectations.''
The Pistons and Curry agreed on a three-year deal worth $2.5 million a season. The team holds an option for a fourth season.
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