Rod Beard of The Detroit News discusses the Pistons and Stan Van Gundy parting ways. Rod Beard, The Detroit News
For four seasons, Stan Van Gundy had all the control he wanted as Pistons president and head coach. He was able to pick the players he wanted and coach them to his liking, with the blessing of team owner Tom Gores.
The ranks of those who wield that much power in the NBA are thinning out, with only two dual-role figures remaining after Van Gundy and the Pistons decided to part ways on Monday.