The Detroit Pistons, losers of 25 consecutive games, are approaching the wrong kind of history, as they are just three losses from tying the NBA record for the longest losing streak. That futility is occurring despite Detroit’s attempt to take a positive step this year, having hired veteran coach Monty Williams to lead the team, but instead the Pistons have gone backward.
During the Pistons’ most recent loss, Thursday night to the Utah Jazz, frustrated fans directed “sell the team” chants at owner Tom Gores. And on Friday night, for the first time since the season began, Gores publicly spoke about the team’s losing streak, and he took accountability for how his team has played.
“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time about how to communicate with fans. We owe them a conversation about the Pistons and where we’re at, and also just apologize for the disappointment to our fans,” Gores told reporters. “I’m as disappointed as anybody. Speaking to our fans and letting them know what’s happening, it’s critical at this time.”
