Stan Van Gundy Resigns

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

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Source: Heat coach Van Gundy resigns
Associated Press

MIAMI -- Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy, who led the team to the best record in the Eastern Conference a season ago, resigned Monday citing family reasons.

A team official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been made public, told The Associated Press that Van Gundy's resignation would be announced later Monday.

The team called a news conference for 11 a.m. EST, saying Van Gundy, team president and former coach Pat Riley, and Heat owner Micky Arison would appear.

It was not immediately clear who would replace Van Gundy, but indications were Riley, who chose him as his successor a little more than two years ago, could return to the sideline.

Van Gundy's job status has been the subject of speculation in South Florida for months, starting when Riley -- his mentor -- said shortly after the Heat's 2005 playoff run ended that he decide to take a larger role in the team's day-to-day operations.

That comment, which seemed innocuous at the time, set off a storm of speculation that Riley was planning to dismiss Van Gundy and take over a team with two of the NBA's biggest stars, Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade.

Riley and Van Gundy eventually met for nearly four hours in mid-July. Van Gundy emerged from that session saying he was assured that he'd remain Heat coach.

But the team has struggled in its first 21 games, going 11-10, albeit without O'Neal for 18 of them while the 12-time All-Star nursed a sprained right ankle. Still, it wasn't the start anybody expected from a team built to contend for an NBA championship.

[IcemanCometh]

Pat Riley is a piece of shit,I hope they get kicked out the 1st round of the playoffs like they always did under him.

[CubanMustGo]

What a surprise (not). Only about six months later than expected, Pat (Pussy) Riley will be the new coach of the Miami Heat. Just as Shaq returns.

[yeahone]

there a4re other teams out there that van gundy will fit well with

[Hook Dem]

Since when did "fired become known as "resign"? Heat organization really sucks under Riley!

[SWC Bonfire]

What a surprise (not). Only about six months later than expected, Pat (Pussy) Riley will be the new coach of the Miami Heat. Just as Shaq returns.

They call that "pulling a Popovich". :lol

BTW, look how that turned out.

[Extra Stout]

What a surprise (not). Only about six months later than expected, Pat (Pussy) Riley will be the new coach of the Miami Heat. Just as Shaq returns.

They call that "pulling a Popovich". :lol

BTW, look how that turned out.
Now, all we need to have happen is for Shaq to suffer a season-ending injury in the next couple games, then have the Heat tank the whole season, win the lottery, and draft Greg Oden.

[CharlieMac]

Wow, he got the Bob Hill treatment. Maybe they'll want to rehire him if Shaq gets injured again.

[Vashner]

Pat still has the same "cheers era" hairstyle :)

Talk about re-runs...

[Obstructed_View]

Any attractive women who actually believe that Van Gundy actually resigned, please send me a PM, because I have some stories for ya.

[FreshPrince22]

Now, all we need to have happen is for Shaq to suffer a season-ending injury in the next couple games, then have the Heat tank the whole season, win the lottery, and draft Greg Oden.

Yea, they can pull a Spurs.
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[ABDENOUR POWER]

Stan VanJeremy and Pat Riley are both garbage.

[kris]

I thought it was a nice touch they decided to calculate how many days out of the year Van Gundy would see his family.