<p content="The Detroit Pistons have parted ways with head coach and President of Basketball Operations Stan Van Gundy after four seasons, the team announced Monday.” data-reactid=”15″ type=”text”>The Detroit Pistons have parted ways with head coach and President of Basketball Operations Stan Van Gundy after four seasons, the team announced Monday. “We have decided that this change is necessary to take our basketball organization to the next level,” said Pistons owner Tom Gores in a statement. “This was a very difficult decision and we did not come to it lightly. I am grateful to Stan for everything he’s done for the Pistons and for the City of Detroit.” Van Gundy had one year and $7 million left on his original five-year deal before the two parties decided to call it quits. Van Gundy tallied a regular season record of 152-176 with the Pistons. Detroit missed the playoffs this season for the third time in four years during Van Gundy’s tenure, finishing with a 39-43 record.
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