We lived through this with the Ford’s and the Lions. I think this is on ownership. The franchise is bereft of accountability and leadership with no plan or infrastructure to find a way out.
Most NBA teams are treated like the serious, strategic endeavor they are. In appearances and performance the team is merely Gores’ plaything. There’s nepotism in big roles, no player development and it’s impossible to even order from the team store.
I like all our players. The hiring of Monty seemed like Troy wasn’t able to make HIS decision. I like Monty and know it’s a tough job but it seemed like Gores stepped in and threw money at the biggest name.
Nothing about this team is functional. That level of organizational failure is on executive leadership. The majority of owners are shrewd business people. Gores extorted prisoners and their families. I find it unethical but it’s also a kind of new business w/ government connection so there wasn’t even a need for excellent operations.
I don’t think Gores has the skills necessary to steward a successful franchise. I believe the Pistons will be evidence of that as long as he owns them. I lived through this exact scenario and know it when I see it.
How many drinks is gores in tonight? 8?
Maybe it is me
Completely agree. People that blame Weaver and Monty forget Gores hired both of them!!! He slept with his sister in law, he’d screw over family. Not to mention he profits off of mass incarceration. Personally I don’t think moving from the Palace was the right move, there were many reasons Bill Davidson had the Palace built. Also what Gores is charging season ticket holders is disgusting, especially considering the price hike between this season and last for a WORSE team. His charitable donations are laughable considering the size of his wealth, it’s clear he doesn’t give a shit about the city, just does the bare minimum so it looks like he does.
It starts at the top, Gores needs to sell, and should never own another NBA team.