Stan Van Gundy unlikely to return next season
Stan Van Gundy was known as one of the best coaches in the NBA during his tenure with the Orlando Magic. He surrounded center Dwight Howard with shooters, playing 4-out/1-in and encouraging his team to ignore long two-point jumpers and look for close rang shots and three-pointers, a more efficient style of play.
Unfortunately for Van Gundy, when things blew up in Orlando with Howard, he was a casualty.
Many pundits have agreed that Van Gundy would have made a nice fit with the Los Angeles Clippers before they hired Doc Rivers and could be a replacement for Mark Jackson if things don’t improve for the Golden State Warriors.
It seems obvious Van Gundy would be a clear upgrade from many of the league’s coaches.
However, Van Gundy has resisted all temptation thus far.
Van Gundy appears to be enjoying his family time too much for a return.
Former coach Stan Van Gundy says highly unlikely he'll coach next year, has two kids in high school and doesn't want to uproot them
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) February 28, 2014
Stan Van Gundy says he'd like to coach but promised his family that they'd have say in next situation. Says he's enjoying broadcasting
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) February 28, 2014
Stan didn't rule out coaching next year but said its unlikely it would have to be amazing situation and opportunity.
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) February 28, 2014
As a coach with both the Magic and Miami Heat, Van Gundy is 371-208 and 48-39 in the playoffs.