Jeff Van Gundy a “very possible replacement” for D’Antoni as Rockets' coach

Former Rockets' owner Les Alexander reportedly played a role in firing Van Gundy in 2007.

While Mike D’Antoni is widely expected to not return to the Houston Rockets as head coach next season, The Athletic’s Sam Amick has spoken of Jeff Van Gundy as a possible replacement. Former Knicks coach has guided Houston between 2003 and 2007.

“Jeff Van Gundy’s name is the one that I have heard consistently as a very possible replacement for Mike,” said Amick, who also suggested that former Rockets’ owner Les Alexander played a role in firing Van Gundy and also choosing D’Antoni over him in 2016.