So how will Stan Van Gundy do in New Orleans, where he will have a roster featuring Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, JJ Redick, Frank Jackson and Jahlil Okafor?
He didn't have a great run in Detroit, but people are optimistic about his chances in the Big Easy.
One thing that will almost certainly happen: he’ll improve the anemic defense. Van Gundy is a terrific defensive coach.
And he has some good pieces to work with there.
Jrue Holiday is a superb defender. Lonzo Ball puts his time in on defense too and at least in Los Angeles, Ingram was an outstanding defender.