Jeff Van Gundy has been hired as the lead assistant on Ty Lue's coaching staff for the Los Angeles Clippers. Van Gundy, known for his basketball acumen, spent the last season as a senior consultant for the championship-winning Boston Celtics and previously worked as an ESPN analyst for 16 years. His strong relationship with Lue, built during their time with USA Basketball, was a key factor in his hiring. Van Gundy brings extensive experience, having previously coached the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, including a trip to the NBA Finals in 1999 with the Knicks. The Clippers seek to stabilize their coaching staff after lead assistant Dan Craig left for the Chicago Bulls. This move comes as the Clippers face a pivotal offseason with key players like Paul George and James Harden potentially entering free agency.