Bickerstaff criticizes Nori's Trail Blazers contract structure

J.B. Bickerstaff, coach of the Pistons and president of the National Basketball Coaches Association, has called out the contract structure of new Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori. Bickerstaff referred to the deal as a "slap in the face to our value." His comments reflect wider concerns within the coaching community regarding compensation and respect for coaching professionals. No further actions or statements from the Trail Blazers have been reported following Bickerstaff's remarks.

• 4:09 AMYahoo Sports — J.B. Bickerstaff says Micah Nori's Trail Blazers contract, which reportedly guarantees only 1 year, is 'slap in the face' to coaches' value
• 10:09 PMESPN — Bickerstaff: Nori's Blazers deal a 'slap in the fa...