Saturday, July 25, 2009

Pistons Hire Brian Hill As Lead Assistant

The Pistons have hired ex-Orlando Magic and Vancouver Grizzlies head coach Brian Hill as their lead assistant under head coach John Kuester. Hill, who has over 30 years experience coaching in basketball, joins fellow assistant coaches Darrell Walker and Pat Sullivan.

Dave Cowens, an assistant with the Pistons the last three seasons, has accepted a different position with the team as a special assistant to Joe Dumars, Pistons President. The other asst. coach from last season, Harold Ellis, is not expected to be back.

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Steve St-Pierre
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In Play! Magazine
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