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I joined this board when Jeff Van Gundy was head coach of the Rockets, so it is an absolute trip to hear his name being circulated (via Sam Amick) as one of the leading candidates for the role.

Love JVG. He's never been head coach of a defense that finished worse than 6th in DRTG on the season. I remember his offenses were anemic, so I wonder how that would look with Houston's current personnel.

I would love to see this. I strongly believe that his time spent as a commentator will bring in a new perspective. Dude is a smart guy.

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TMU wrote:I would love to see this. I strongly believe that his time spent as a commentator will bring in a new perspective. Dude is a smart guy.

I agree Van Gundy is very sharp. But as far as coaching, can a leopard change its spots?
We've heard similar expectations of change for JVG acolytes (SVG, Thibodeau) but we've yet to see any substantive adjustment in any of their coaching styles.
What gives you confidence JVG would be different?

I was fairly active on this board in 2005, and was never convinced that JVG was the right coach for HOU. I still am not.

Sharp guy, fun character, but not for today's league. I'd say No to him.

I like the idea of trying a fresh face. Hate seeing coaches get recycled after a failure elsewhere

In order for Van Gundy to be effective he needs a Center to work with and the Rockets barely have a roster. Not only that but Van Gundy is a defensive coach and he'd have to REteach that entire roster how to play.

They're not a lost cause but they would have to modify the roster to which ever Coach they hire because the team As Is can only be successful with Mike D'Antoni

I always felt he was underrated. I’d be ok with giving him a chance. Bright guy.