Stan Van Gundy is a former NBA coach and current television commentator. He has coached multiple NBA teams, including the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans. He led the Orlando Magic to the 2009 NBA Finals. Van Gundy also served as president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons. He is currently an analyst for NBA on TNT and College Basketball on CBS. He is the brother of former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy.
Stan Van Gundy defended Jalen Brunson against criticism. Kendrick Perkins expressed confidence in the Knicks tying the series. The discussions involved comparisons to Shaquille O'Neal and Lakers.
On August 26, 1959, Stanley Alan Van Gundy was born. He later became an American basketball coach, head coach and president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons, and head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans.
In 1981, Stan Van Gundy began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of Vermont.
In 1981, Stan Van Gundy graduated from SUNY-Brockport with a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Physical Education.
In 1983, Stan Van Gundy became the head coach at Castleton State College in Vermont.
In 1984, Stan Van Gundy was named the NAIA District 5 Coach of the Year after his first season as Castleton's head coach.
In 1986, Stan Van Gundy concluded his three-season tenure as head coach at Castleton State College.
In 1987, Stan Van Gundy served as an assistant coach at Canisius College.
In 1988, Stan Van Gundy worked as an assistant coach at Fordham University.
The text mentions Orlando's first finals appearance since 1995, so this entry is about the 1995 season.
The text mentions a first division championship since the 1995–96 season, so this entry is about the 1995 season.
In 2004, Stan Van Gundy led the Miami Heat to a 42-win season and advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs.
On December 12, 2005, Stan Van Gundy resigned from his position as head coach of the Miami Heat.
In 2005, Stan Van Gundy resigned as head coach of the Miami Heat mid-season.
In May 2007, Stan Van Gundy received an offer to become the head coach of the Indiana Pacers, but turned it down.
On June 5, 2007, Stan Van Gundy was hired as the head coach of the Orlando Magic.
In 2007, Stan Van Gundy became the head coach of the Orlando Magic.
During the 2008-09 season, a feud developed between Van Gundy and Shaquille O'Neal when Van Gundy accused O'Neal of flopping.
In 2008, The Miami Heat allowed Van Gundy to coach the Magic in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2007 and the right to swap first-round picks in 2008 or another 2008 second-round draft pick and cash.
In 2008, Van Gundy and the Magic won 59 games, the second most in franchise history, along with a second consecutive division championship.
In 2009, Stan Van Gundy coached the Orlando Magic, leading them to the NBA Finals.
In 2009, during the NBA Finals where Stan Van Gundy coached the Orlando Magic, his younger brother Jeff Van Gundy was an analyst on ABC's broadcast team.
On January 31, 2010, Stan Van Gundy was named the coach of the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game.
On May 21, 2012, Stan Van Gundy was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Orlando Magic.
In August 2012, Dwight Howard was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers after requesting a trade following Van Gundy's firing.
In 2012, Stan Van Gundy's tenure as head coach of the Orlando Magic came to an end.
On May 14, 2014, Stan Van Gundy was hired as the new head coach and president of basketball operations of the Detroit Pistons.
In 2014, Stan Van Gundy became the head coach and president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons.
On February 9, 2015, Stan Van Gundy became the 43rd coach in NBA history to win 400 games when the Pistons defeated the Atlanta Hawks.
In 2016, Van Gundy clinched a playoff berth with the Detroit Pistons.
On May 7, 2018, Stan Van Gundy was released from his duties as head coach and president of basketball operations of the Detroit Pistons.
In September 2018, Stan Van Gundy became a broadcaster, working with ESPN as an analyst for NBA games.
In 2018, Stan Van Gundy left his role as head coach and president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons.
In 2019, Stan Van Gundy left ESPN to work for TNT Sports on NBA games.
On October 22, 2020, Stan Van Gundy was hired as the new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.
In 2020, Stan Van Gundy endorsed Joe Biden in the United States presidential election.
On June 16, 2021, Stan Van Gundy and the New Orleans Pelicans parted ways.
In August 2023, Stan Van Gundy's wife Kim died unexpectedly by suicide.
Since 2023, Stan Van Gundy has also called NCAA March Madness games for TNT.
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