Stan Van Gundy noted in multiple November and December interviews that one reason he looked forward to coaching in New Orleans was the uniqueness and beauty of the city. Unfortunately, amid the circumstances of the pandemic, he hasn’t yet been able to fully experience the Big Easy. In the meantime, the longtime NBA coach joined Pelicans.com to field a few questions, recalling an enjoyable “group project” that resulted in a unique gift for his wife:
Pelicans.com: Many people seemed to take note of a quote from preseason you made about this team and roster. For the uninitiated, what did you mean when you said, “You're not punking the New Orleans Pelicans?