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The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams after just one season, ending a disappointing tenure that saw the team post an NBA-worst 14-68 record. The decision comes amidst a front office rebuild for the Pistons, with a new president of basketball operations and a vacant general manager position. This marks the second time in three years that Williams has been fired after a successful stint with a team, having led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 2021. The Pistons will now embark on a search for a new head coach to lead their young core and guide the team towards a future of success.

A recent survey by The Athletic revealed that 16.2% of NBA players voted Little Caesars Arena as their least favorite arena to play in due to its lack of ambiance and atmosphere. Despite having the league’s worst home record last season, the Pistons ranked 15th in attendance, with an average of 18,159 fans per game.

In addition to the arena criticism, Pistons coach Monty Williams was named as the third-least desirable coach to play for among NBA players. While he initially enjoyed some support in his first season, his intense style reportedly wears thin over time.