Stan Van Gundy fired after failing to get Zion Williamson, Pelicans into playoffs. After just one season with the New Orleans Pelicans and coaching All-Star Zion William, Stan Van Gundy is out as head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

Did the Pelicans fire their coach?

The New Orleans Pelicans have fired head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season, ESPN reported Wednesday morning. Van Gundy was brought in before the 2020-21 season to help mentor a young, talented Pelicans squad looking to take the next step and get into the playoffs.

How much do Pelicans owe Stan Van Gundy?

Since Gentry had one year remaining on his contract, Pelicans owner Gayle Benson paid him $5.2 million to fire him and will now have to pay Van Gundy roughly $15 million to part ways with him. Sources tell WDSU Van Gundy's contract was for four years and paid him on average $5 million annually.