Detroit Pistons Coach Speaks on Team's Outlook Following Season Finale

Monty Williams wrapped up his first season with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

Like the rest of the 30 teams in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons wrapped up their regular season schedule Sunday. They were unable to end things on a high note, falling to the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 123-95.

With this being the final game of the year for the Pistons, the majority of post-game media was centered around discussing the future. Head coach Monty Williams talked a lot about his and the team’s outlook moving forward.

When asked about what his message to the team was following their season finale, Williams said he expressed his appreciation in their efforts. He also applauded them for how they conducted themselves despite how things worked out for them this year.

"It’s always appreciation for the way they come in every day,” Williams said. “I’ve not been around too many groups that have jumped right in there and said, I’ll do it, every day with everything that they have, from a basketball standpoint, dealt with this year."

Typically, coaches and the front office hold exit interviews with players right after the season ends. However, Williams has a little bit of a different approach. He plans to speak with players but will wait a couple of weeks to allow emotions to settle.

"It’s hard for me to turn the page and have a lucid thought about the season without getting too emotional about how I feel now," Williams continued.

With the season officially over for the Pistons, they end the year with a record of 14-68. Despite how bleak things look at the moment, they still have a lot of positives to look forward to down the road. Along with having another top-five pick in the draft, they have a sizable amount of cap space to improve the cast of players around the team’s core.