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          Phil Jackson fuels Detroit rumors

          Could Phil Jackson be calling the shots in Detroit before long? Mark J. Rebilas/US Presswire
          May 23, 2013
          • Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer
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            • Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine
            • Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004
            • Covering the NBA since 1995
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          It is not one of the sexier jobs available, but many executives around the league are eager to see what happens with the Detroit Pistons' head-coaching vacancy. That's because the Pistons' hire will be a tell-tale sign of how much power truly remains in the hands of franchise icon, and current president of basketball operations, Joe Dumars.