Hour 2: Stan Van Gundy Is In-Studio
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Deep Dive
Why did Stan Van Gundy refrain from commenting on the Dwyane Wade statue?
He respected Wade's focus on the honor of having a statue rather than its likeness, and Wade's contributions significantly impacted his career.
What does Stan Van Gundy find surprising about the early part of the NBA season?
Golden State and Cleveland have been pleasant surprises, exceeding expectations. Golden State, in particular, has been outstanding on both offense and defense despite losing key players.
What is Stan Van Gundy's take on the situation in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid?
He believes Embiid's body struggles to handle the demands of an 82-game season, leading to frequent injuries. This has hindered the team's ability to advance in the playoffs.
Why does Stan Van Gundy think Milwaukee started the season slowly?
He attributes it to the team looking old and slow early in the season, and the absence of key player Khris Middleton, who has a history of injuries.
How does Stan Van Gundy view LeBron James' career at his age?
He considers LeBron's sustained excellence at his age unprecedented in basketball history, comparing it to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's longevity but noting LeBron's continued dominance.
Why does Stan Van Gundy believe the Erik Spoelstra timeout gaffe will haunt him?
He thinks coaches remember failures more than successes and that Spoelstra, like most coaches, will be deeply affected by such a high-profile mistake.
What does Stan Van Gundy think about the criticism of Phil Jackson's coaching abilities?
He argues that great talent is necessary for winning championships and that Jackson's success with multiple Hall of Fame players doesn't diminish his coaching prowess.
Why does Stan Van Gundy feel for Erik Spoelstra after the timeout incident?
He understands the pain of making a critical mistake in a high-pressure situation, having made a similar error in his own coaching career.
- Golden State and Cleveland are the most pleasant surprises.
- Golden State has looked outstanding on both ends of the court.
- Celtics are still the best team in the league.
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