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Jeff Van Gundy

Jeff Van Gundy. Michael Panaggio. Background like Mine. Grew up in Rochester, New York. Father coached at same University as my grandfather. Replaced my father with his first coaching job at McQuaid High School.

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Jeff Van Gundy

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  1. Jeff Van Gundy Michael Panaggio

  2. Background like Mine • Grew up in Rochester, New York. • Father coached at same University as my grandfather. • Replaced my father with his first coaching job at McQuaid High School. • Basketball is in his genes as his brother Stan was also a head coach in the NBA.

  3. Coaching Career • Started at High School level at McQuaid High School. (1985-1986) • Took a Graduate assistant job for Rick Pitino at Providence University. Was promoted to assistant coach the second year at Providence.(1986-1988) • Became an assistant coach at Rutgers 1989. • Assistant Coach for the New York Knicks (1990-1996) • Head Coach of the New York Knicks (1997-2001) Led 1999 team to the NBA Finals • Head coach of the Houston Rockets from (2003-2007) went to the playoffs three out of the four seasons. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoTTCeLhLDA

  4. Broadcasting Career • Became an ESPN color commentator for NBA games in 2008. • Ever since joining ESPN has been calling the NBA Finals. • One of the best commentators in business. Audience loves him for his brash, unpredictable opinions that are very entertaining. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMY7IWVX0JA

  5. Salary for Analysts • In 2010 the average salary for a non-playing analysts averages around $79,000 a year. • Former players who join this profession after their playing days are over make around $750,000. • Jeff Van Gundy is the best former player/coach that calls games for ESPN paying him over six figures a year.

  6. Would He Ever Coach Again? • Van Gundy has never ruled out the option of going back to coaching. • Loves his job now because he can’t get fired for not winning. • He is well respected in the NBA and if he does come back it will be with a team that has the talent to win a championship. • Enjoys the laid back atmosphere of color commentating and enjoys that this job lets him be himself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLucZygQIgo

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