Re: Misc. Stats and Trends

[Roy Enrile <renrile@qualcomm.com>]

I think Stu Jackson (Former Knick coach, current Grizzlies GM),
told a funny story during an interview about Van Gundy and Pitino.

Jackson was an Pitino's assistant coach, when Pitino also gave
Van Gundy his first coaching job.

They said that Van Gundy used to be a kind of fanatic coaching equivalant
to a gym rat.  He didn't have a place to stay, and lived in his car and
his office.  He learned from two of the best, then has done a great job
while still being loyal to his people.
 

On Mon, 6 Dec 1999, W wrote:

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> opi@unesco.org wrote:
> 
> > Wow I didn't realize all those guys (and gal) worked for Pitino, especially
> > Tubby Smith and Van Gundy. Wasn't there some sort of coaching (or maybe school)
> > connection between Calipari and Pitino as well? Those guys don't all
> > necessarily coach Pitino's style of basketball, I think, but anyway that's a
> > pretty impressive list for a guy who is still fairly young.
> > ------
> 
> I actually thought that Van Gundy was connected to Pat Riley.... Riley had him as
> an assistant in NY. Don Nelson kept him on and now hes the head coach... I'm
> certain thats how it went... but oh well if I'm wrong, I'm wrong *grin*
> 
> W
>