Van Gundy reflects on his coaching influence decades later

Stan Van Gundy expressed surprise at the lasting impact he had on his former player, who now works as an executive in London. Van Gundy coached the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals in 2009 and recalls the advice he provided during workouts. His former player, who transferred to Holy Cross, emphasized the importance of Van Gundy's teachings in shaping his basketball career. This exchange underscores the long-term effects of coaching on athlete development.

• 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Decades later, Van Gundy was surprised to hear about …