Richard Hamilton berated Detroit head coach John Kuester in an expletive-filled rant on the practice court approximately one week before his banishment, according to sources.

Hamilton yelled at Kuester for his perceived failure during his two seasons with the Pistons and for being nothing more than a career assistant coach.

Hamilton was yelling at Kuester within inches of him, but failed to respond.

Several of Detroit's younger players privately told agents they wished they had the courage to confront Hamilton for his actions, but the veteran presences of Tayshaun Prince and Ben Wallace give Hamilton a great deal of support in the locker room.