Ime Udoka could be the first hire for Stan Van Gundy on the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Stan Van Gundy’s first hire as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans could be one of Philly’s top assistants.
The New Orleans Pelicans took their time hiring a head coach but finally got their guy in Stan Van Gundy.
Now questions have turned to his staff, which assistant coaches he’ll bring with him and how they might be able to help the Pelicans’ young players.
One of the names that has surfaced is Ime Udoka, who is currently an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers.