John Kuester
Basketball Player and Coach
Pistons face tough task at home of JazzThe vast majority of the players and coaching staff didn't even know about it. "I don't even worry about that stuff," coach John Kuester said. "You have a new team, a new coach, and a new philosophy. It never even enters my mind. Stuff... In this article: Pistons, Jazz, John Kuester, Will Bynum, Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton, and Utah |
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Detroit News | 2 days ago
Pistons' lack of assists proves costly
...had foul trouble but scored 20 points in 16 minutes. "We have a lot of different offensive weapons on this team." Said coach John Kuester: "We have to get better movement in our offense." Detroit had 13 assists, down from its season...
In this article: Pistons, Ben Gordon, Austin Daye, Rodney Stuckey, Charlie Villanueva, Portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit, and God
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Detroit News | 2 days ago
Pistons' latest comeback fizzles again
...the feisty attitude of this team thus far this season, but still a loss. "We just can't put ourselves in such a big hole," coach John Kuester said. "They're two losses. The guys played hard, but the bottom line in our league is you have to...
In this article: Pistons, Ben Gordon, Portland Trailblazers, Charlie Villanueva, Portland, Will Bynum, Rodney Stuckey, and Brandon Roy
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Detroit News | 6 days ago
Pistons hang close but can't shake Mavs
...(shots) didn't feel good and didn't look good. You have games like that every once in a while." Despite Gordon's struggles, coach John Kuester drew the final play to go to Gordon. "Are you kidding me? I wanted him to have the last...
In this article: Ben Gordon, Pistons, Dirk Nowitzki, Rodney Stuckey, Mavericks, Dallas, Jason Terry, and Will Bynum
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Daily Herald | 6 days ago
Nowitzki leads Mavs past Pistons
...Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. "We were fortunate to get out of this one alive, but we'll take it." Pistons coach John Kuester said that he never hesitated in calling the final play for Gordon. "Are you kidding?" Kuester asked. "I have...
In this article: Ben Gordon, Detroit Pistons, Dirk Nowitzki, Drew Gooden, Dallas Mavericks, Rick Carlisle, Rodney Stuckey, Erick Dampier, and Will Bynum
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Kansas City Star | November 14, 2009
Portland Trail Blazers (7-3) at Charlotte Bobcats (3-5), 7 p.m.
...eight assists, as the Detroit Pistons routed the Bobcats, 98-75. </p><p>Pistons rookie head coach John Kuester beat mentor Larry Brown for the first time. Kuester was an assistant under the Hall of Fame coach when the Pistons executed Brown's...
In this article: Charlotte Bobcats, Portland Trail Blazers, Larry Brown, Detroit Pistons, LaMarcus Aldridge, New Orleans Hornets, Portland, and Byron Scott
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Detroit News | November 11, 2009
Larry Brown: I owe John Kuester a lot, too
Auburn Hills -- John Kuester talked much the past few days about how much he owes to Larry Brown. But before Wednesday night's game, Brown, the Hall of Fame coach who won a championship with the Pistons in 2004 and has been successful on...
In this article: Larry Brown, Charlotte Bobcats, Pistons, Detroit, Charlotte, Auburn Hills, and NBA
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Detroit News | November 11, 2009
Ted Kulfan: John Kuester, Larry Brown reunite tonight
John Kuester, Larry Brown reunite tonight John Kuester was an assistant for Larry Brown seven seasons, on staffs in Detroit and Philadelphia. For a basketball lifer like Kuester, getting an opportunity to work withBrown was an...
In this article: Larry Brown, Charlie Villanueva, Pistons, Will Bynum, Rodney Stuckey, Philadelphia, and Tar Heels
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Detroit News | November 10, 2009
Pistons' John Kuester eager to face mentor Larry Brown
Auburn Hills -- The pupil faces the mentor Wednesday night. John Kuester was an assistant for Larry Brown -- now the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats -- a total of seven seasons, in Detroit and Philadelphia. For a basketball lifer...
In this article: Larry Brown, Charlotte Bobcats, The Tower of Druaga: the Aegis of Uruk, Pistons, Auburn Hills, and Philadelphia
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Philly.com | November 09, 2009
Sixers Notes: Kuester not contacted by Sixers in coach search
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - In the spring, Detroit's new head coach, John Kuester, was rumored to be a possible candidate for the Sixers' head coaching vacancy. At the time of the Sixers' coaching search, Kuester was in the middle of a playoff...
In this article: Samuel Dalembert, Eddie Jordan, The Pistons, Richard Hamilton, Detroit, Maurice Cheeks, and Larry Brown
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Philly.com | November 09, 2009
Pistons coach Kuester has 'great memories in Philly'
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - New Pistons coach John Kuester spent a lot of time in Philadelphia learning and paying his dues as an assistant coach, waiting for the day when he would be able to call team his own. That came to fruition this past...
In this article: Eddie Jordan, NBA, Detroit Pistons, Larry Brown, Detroit, Legal age, Saint Joseph, and Michael Curry
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John Dewitt Kuester Jr. (pronounced: QUE-ster) (born February 6, 1955, in Richmond, Virginia) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'2" (1.88 m) and 180 lb (82 kg) guard and played collegiately with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels from 1973–77. He played in the NBA from 1977 to 1980 and then coached in the college ranks before moving on to the NBA sidelines as an assistant. Kuester was named head coach of the Detroit Pistons on July 9, 2009. An agreement was made after the Pistons and their first choice, Avery Johnson, broke off contract talks.
- Birth Date:
- February 06, 1955
- Birthplace:
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Nationality:
- American
- Weight:
- 180
- University Attended:
- North Carolina (1973-1977)
- Position:
- Guard
- League:
- NBA
- Draft pick:
- 53rd overall
- Draft Year:
- 1977
- Draft team:
- Kansas City Kings
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