Stan Van Gundy Named Head Coach of New Orleans Pelicans

Stan Van Gundy is set to take the reigns of an up-and-coming team loaded with talent. 

ESPN reporting with @_andrew_lopez: Stan Van Gundy has agreed to a deal to become the next coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 21, 2020

Van Gundy has previously been Head Coach of the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic & Detroit Pistons and has compiled an impressive record of 523-384 (.577%). This includes the 2008-09 season when he guided the Magic to the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Kobe Bryant-led LA Lakers. 

It's believed that Van Gundy has agreed to a 4-year deal, with terms yet to be disclosed. 

Sources: Stan Van Gundy agreed to a four-year deal to be the new Pelicans head coach.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2020

Hopefully Van Gundy can impart some of his vast basketball knowledge, and incredible handles, on the young Pelicans to the tune of a playoff berth. 

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