Covering Stan Van Gundy and the Pistons: Free Press reporter Vince Ellis - a podcast by USA TODAY

Can the Detroit Pistons end the longest playoff drought in the Eastern Conference and make the playoffs? NBA A to Z guy Jeff Zillgitt welcomes Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press to talk about how the team has their best shot at the playoffs since 2008. They also discuss what it's like to cover a colorful coach like Stan Van Gundy on a regular basis. They give their take on which job Van Gundy does better: player personnel or coaching. Ellis then gives his picks to be in the NBA Finals and win it all.

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