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Trajan Langdon

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  • President of Basketball Operations of the Detroit Pistons
  • Orchestrated turnaround: Led Pistons from 14 wins to 44-38 record in first season
  • Ended multi-year playoff drought: First Pistons playoff berth since 2019
  • Third place in NBA Executive of the Year voting (2024-2025 season)

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Trajan Langdon is President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons and a decisive leader who changes outcomes fast. In his first year in the role, he engineered one of the NBA’s most dramatic turnarounds, transforming a 14-win team into a 44–38 playoff contender and earning top-three recognition for NBA Executive of the Year. The impact was immediate and unmistakable.

Drawing on his experience as a Duke standout shaped by championship standards, Langdon moved quickly to reset the organization. The result was a franchise with clearer direction, stronger belief, and a culture built to win.

As a speaker, Langdon takes audiences inside what real transformation looks like when the clock is ticking and scrutiny is high. He speaks candidly about making consequential decisions early, rebuilding trust, and creating environments where people perform at their best. Leaders bring him in when they want a grounded, modern perspective on how winning cultures are actually built and sustained.

 

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Leadership: Building a Winning Vision from Day One

NBA executive TRAJAN LANGDON shares his strategic approach to leadership, drawing from his transformative first year as President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons. He discusses how to assess an organization, make decisive changes, and build a clear vision that unites everyone toward ...

NBA executive TRAJAN LANGDON shares his strategic approach to leadership, drawing from his transformative first year as President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons. He discusses how to assess an organization, make decisive changes, and build a clear vision that unites everyone toward a common goal. In this short keynote or Q & A session, Langdon reveals how strong leadership at the top creates cascading effects throughout an organization, driving cultural change and breakthrough results.

Turning Around Underperforming Teams: A Blueprint for Transformation

In his first season with the Detroit Pistons, TRAJAN LANGDON orchestrated one of the NBA's most dramatic turnarounds—taking a 14-win team to 44 wins and ending a multi-year playoff drought. In this short keynote or Q & A session, he shares the blueprint for transforming underperforming organizat ...

In his first season with the Detroit Pistons, TRAJAN LANGDON orchestrated one of the NBA's most dramatic turnarounds—taking a 14-win team to 44 wins and ending a multi-year playoff drought. In this short keynote or Q & A session, he shares the blueprint for transforming underperforming organizations: conducting honest assessments, making bold decisions, recruiting the right talent, and executing a clear strategic plan. His insights apply to any leader facing the challenge of revitalizing a struggling organization.

Teamwork: Building the Right Mix for Success

NBA executive TRAJAN LANGDON reveals how he assembled the perfect blend of young talent and veteran leadership to transform the Detroit Pistons. In this short keynote or Q & A session, he discusses the importance of chemistry, complementary skill sets, and creating an environment where diverse s ...

NBA executive TRAJAN LANGDON reveals how he assembled the perfect blend of young talent and veteran leadership to transform the Detroit Pistons. In this short keynote or Q & A session, he discusses the importance of chemistry, complementary skill sets, and creating an environment where diverse strengths come together to achieve collective success. Langdon shares how thoughtful roster construction—whether in sports or business—can accelerate organizational growth and performance. 

Resilience: Staying the Course Through Adversity

From implementing sweeping organizational changes to navigating the pressure of turning around a struggling franchise, TRAJAN LANGDON knows what it takes to remain resilient in the face of adversity. In this short keynote or Q & A session, he shares how maintaining confidence in your vision, lea ...

From implementing sweeping organizational changes to navigating the pressure of turning around a struggling franchise, TRAJAN LANGDON knows what it takes to remain resilient in the face of adversity. In this short keynote or Q & A session, he shares how maintaining confidence in your vision, learning from setbacks, and persevering through challenges leads to transformational success. His message inspires leaders to stay committed to their goals even when faced with skepticism and obstacles.

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Press & Media
Pistons introduce Trajan Langdon, ready for 'fresh start' - ESPN
Trajan Langdon helps transform Detroit Pistons: ‘I did feel I could make a change here’ - Andscape
Trajan Langdon crushing the margins has fueled dream turnaround for the Pistons - Piston Powered
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Biography

Trajan Langdon has quickly established himself as one of the NBA's most dynamic rising executives, orchestrating one of professional sports' most dramatic organizational turnarounds in his first year as President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons by transforming a franchise that had won just 14 games into a 44-38 playoff team—earning him third-place recognition in NBA Executive of the Year voting. A Duke University alum who played under legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, Langdon demonstrated decisive leadership from day one by restructuring the front office, hiring J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach, and strategically constructing a roster that blended youth and experience while dramatically improving organizational culture and morale. As a speaker, Langdon offers powerful insights on leadership, organizational transformation, team building, and resilience—providing a compelling case study for leaders seeking to drive change, build winning cultures, and achieve breakthrough results through decisive action and clear vision.

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