Although he hasn’t been seen on an NBA bench since 2007, and his departure from the Rockets, Jeff Van Gundy is a name that came up often in league circles, the Mavericks and the Celtics having recently approached him.
It must be said that the former coach of the Knicks (1996-2001) and the Rockets (2003-2007) remains a respected figure in the industry, and that he also led Team USA during the 2017 AmeriCup (medal of gold) and in qualifying for the 2019 World Cup, before Gregg Popovich took over.
Yet well established as a commentator at ESPN since 2007, Stan Van Gundy’s brother could see it coming. At 61, he was probably waiting for a great opportunity to get back into coaching, a much more demanding activity on a daily basis. Nevertheless, as he was part of the wave of layoffs at ESPN, Chris Mannix announces that he is now looking “actively” a position on the benches of the Great League.
The Sports Illustrated reporter adds that there is a ” common interest “ between Jeff Van Gundy and the Wizards, so that the technician integrates the staff of Wes Unseld Jr. next season. To be continued, then…
