Stan Van Gundy's Idea to Eliminate the NBA Draft Just Might Be Crazy Enough to Work

Instead of trying to fix the NBA Draft, maybe the league can look into Stan Van Gundy's radical suggestion on how to handle incoming rookies.

ByJose Martinez

September 30, 2017

Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy coaches against the Brooklyn Nets. — Image via USA Today Sports/Brad Penner

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