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Detroit Pistons appoint Van Gundy as coach

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Detroit Pistons have appointed Stan Van Gundy as the head coach and president of its basketball operations.

Van Gundy had a 371-208 overall coaching history in NBA. He led the Orlando Magic to the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals in 2009, reports Xinhua.

"Stan is a proven winner in our league," said Pistons owner Tom Gores in a statement.

"He instils his teams with passion, purpose and toughness. He is a great teacher who will help our players grow and develop," he added.

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First Published: May 15 2014 | 5:36 PM IST

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