Sources: Gentry to become next Pelicans coach
Golden State Warriors associate head coach Alvin Gentry has been chosen as the new coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, according to league sources.
Gentry and the Pelicans agreed to a deal Saturday, with New Orleans choosing the former Pistons, Heat and Suns head coach over fellow finalist Jeff Van Gundy, an ESPN NBA analyst.
ESPN sources say Gentry will finish out the playoffs with the Warriors before taking over as coach of Anthony Davis and the Pelicans.
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