Stan Van Gundy has done a lot in his first two years with the Pistons. Only two players remain from those that Van Gundy inherited. For the first time in the better part of a decade the Pistons made the playoffs. Pistons players and office executives alike have stated that one of the biggest reasons for the improvement is the environment that Van Gundy and Pistons owner Tom Gores are creating around the organization. Looking back in Detroit Pistons history, we can see evidence of how important that environment is.
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