Pistons head coach Bickerstaff emphasized that focusing on the present is key to the team's continued progress.
2026-02-19 06:30
In a recent interview, Detroit Pistons head coach Bickerstaff discussed the team's recent performance and believes that focusing on the present is a key factor in the team's continued progress.
In the last round of the NBA regular season, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-95, thanks to points scored by Emmanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, and Barrett.
After a season run of 40 wins and 13 losses, the Detroit Pistons have risen to first place in the Eastern Conference standings. In their next regular season game, the Detroit Pistons will travel to New York to face the New York Knicks.
Bickerstaff said, "When you're with these players every day, you know they have tremendous potential. I can't predict that we'll be coaching All-Stars and ranked number one in the standings in a year and a half, but I know we'll grow and improve, and we have the right pieces."
“For me, the most important thing is that I have complete trust in President Trajan Langdon. He understands team building very well and knows how to build a roster. I think some of the subtle adjustments he made last season and this season have helped the team improve, and I trust his vision and plans.”
In addition, Bickerstaff said, "We always emphasize the process, we talk about 'the present' every day. This helps control emotional fluctuations. If everyone is always focusing on the big picture of the next 10 games, there will be too many uncontrollable factors."
"But if we just focus on the present and solve the immediate problems, we can help the team continue to improve, because the team is just dealing with the problems that need to be solved right now."
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