PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns today announced Head Coach Monty Williams' coaching staff, naming Willie Green, Darko Rajakovic, Mark Bryant, Randy Ayers, Larry Greer and Steve Blake as. [4] Cotton Fitzsimmons, Mike D'Antoni and Monty Williams are the only coaches to have won the NBA Coach of the Year Award with the Suns. Pace: 97.2 (26th of 30), Off Rtg: 117.2 (5th of 30) (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Los Angeles Clippers Boston should want Suns assistant Willie Green. Should it be mutual? He was a member of Larry Browns staff with the 76ers from 1997-2003, where he coached both Williams and Bryant, then was Greens first NBA head coach with Philadelphia in 2003-04. Steve Scalzi is coming to the Suns after coaching seven years in Oklahoma City. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Familiarity is very important to Monty Williams. On August 7, 2021, Young was promoted to the role of associate head coach for the Suns. He started as a player development coach under Suns head coach Monty Williams in New Orleans, spending time as an assistant coach and assistant strength and conditioning coach as well. You may opt-out by. In 2010-11, Green was a member of Williams first team as a head coach, averaging 8.7 points while appearing in 77 games to help New Orleans win 46 games and earn a playoff berth. Mar 13, PHO (25-12) lost to IND, 111-122, 39. Phoenix Suns assistant coach Willie Green is reportedly among a list of candidates for the Orlando Magic's head coach vacancy following Steve Clifford's departure from the organization. Net Rtg: +5.9 (3rd of 30), Preseason Odds: The start of the Kevin Durant era mid-season with the Phoenix Suns will be some brilliance mixed with some stagnation. Ruffin, 44, was . Does that change with two new stars? (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images), (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images). . He has since been replaced by former Suns player Jeff Hornacek. A graduate of Boston College, he was a student assistant for the mens basketball team during the winningest period in the Eagles school history from 2002-2006. All of the franchises Green has interviewed with were all in the same position as Phoenix two seasons ago. Frazier earned Patriot League All-Defensive Team honors as a senior in 2015-16, and also excelled in the classroom and community, twice earning the Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award as well as the 2014-15 Patriot League Award for Outstanding Leadership and Character. Rajakovic received a basketball coaching degree from the Belgrade Basketball Academy in 2004 and a degree in sports management from Alfa BK University in Belgrade in 2006. 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A 13-year NBA veteran as a player, Blake last played in 2016 and entered the coaching ranks with Portland, first as a coaching intern in 2017-18 then as an on-court assistant in 2018-19 where he helped the team advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Suns are also chronologically the third-oldest team in the NBA to have never won an NBA Championship while having played in the NBA Finals at least once. Suns add new assistant coach Michael Ruffin to staff - Arizona Sports To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Apr 21 @ PHI, PHO (42-16) beat PHI, 116-113, 59. Originally the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 1988 NBA Draft by Portland, Bryant played four seasons at Seton Hall University and left the program ranked fifth in school history in total points and total rebounds. Congrats, Kevin!Welcome to The Valley, Bryan, Jarrett and Steve pic.twitter.com/J0unPGjF6H. This is a BETA experience. Before his coaching career, Ayers played at Miami and led the team to an upset of defending champion Marquette in the first round of the 1978 NCAA tournament. Attendance: Brian Agler: A very successful former WNBA coach, Agler won titles with Seattle (2010) and Los Angeles (2016). In 2014, while Rajakovic was serving as Tulsas head coach, Oklahoma City head coach Scott Brooks included him as one of his assistant coaches at the 2014 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. 115.3 (7th of 30) Mar 26 @ TOR, PHO (30-14) beat TOR, 104-100, 45. He led the ODAC by averaging 25.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks as a senior and, as a junior, set the single-game NCAA Division III tournament record with 59 points in a triple-overtime victory. Feb 28 @ MIN, PHO (22-11) beat MIN, 118-99, 34. This is his first coaching gig. Monty Williams is the Head Coach of the Phoenix Suns. Scalzi joins the Suns following seven seasons on the coaching staff of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Its a tremendous collection of bright basketball minds who are also outstanding people, and we are already hard at work.. Overall, wherever Green eventually lands, hes received rave reviews from Phoenix. He helped Boston University to two NCAA tournament berths, including a school-record 25 wins in 1996-97, and helped Boston College reach the Elite Eight in 1994. Born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, Ayers is a member of the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. Gross spent the last two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers as an assistant for video and player development while Vinson will be entering his second year with the Suns, previously assisting with player development and video. May 15 @ SAS, PHO (50-21) beat SAS, 140-103, 72. [7] He was replaced by Lindsey Hunter halfway through the 201213 NBA season. Born in Hollywood, Florida, Blake completed his high school playing career at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. Bryant played 15 total NBA seasons from 1988-2003 with Portland, Houston, Phoenix, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, San Antonio, Philadelphia, Denver and Boston, averaging 5.4 points on 50.0% shooting and 3.8 rebounds in 797 regular season games, and also appeared in 79 playoff games with trips to the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992 as a member of the Trail Blazers. He worked with Monty Williams during the 2018-19 campaign in Philadelphia. Philadelphia announced the coaches who will join Doc Rivers this upcoming season. PHOENIX The Phoenix Suns today announced the promotion ofKevin Youngto associate head coach, as well as the additions ofBryan Gates,Jarrett JackandSteve Scalzias assistant coaches. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The start of the Kevin Durant era mid-season with the Phoenix Suns will be some brilliance mixed with some stagnation. Jarrett Jack reunites with Chris Paul in Phoenix Suns coaching role He played alongside Chris Paul during the 2010-11 season as well. In 2011-12, served as a seasonal assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Tokai men's basketball, the year the team won a national title. Motivator: Phoenix Suns hiring Bryan Gates as an assistant coach Associate. Langston Galloway joins Warriors on training camp deal, per report, Chris Paul teams with hoops hall of fame for HBCU double-header in Phoenix, Ja Morant says hell get help; video shows apparent gun. Phoenix Suns announce four coaching changes for 2021-22 season Former Timberwolves player development coach Brian Randle is joining Monty Williams' staff with the Phoenix Suns as an assistant coach, . The 6-4 shooting guard played his first seven seasons in Philadelphia, including in 2007-08 when he averaged a career-high 12.4 points for the 76ers. A member of the coaching staff on nine teams to qualify for the playoffs, Ayers was an assistant coach on Philadelphias Eastern Conference Championship team in 2001. Rajakovic served as the Thunders head coach at NBA Summer League in 2014 and 2015. Jack and Williams also were together in Portland from 2005-2008, Jacks first three NBA seasons as a player and Williams first three NBA seasons as an assistant coach. Mike D'Antoni coached the Phoenix Suns the 20032008, to a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2005 and 2006. The Suns have also added Ryan Frazier as head video coordinator. In his first season, he led Torrelodones to the championship of the Primera Division de Baloncesto in Madrid, earning promotion to Liga EBA, Spains fourth-tier professional league. newsletter, Phoenixs new twin towers have flashed greatness early, REPORT: Suns hiring Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein as new CEO, Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns (35-29) @ Bulls Post Game Pod. Suns add three coaches, promote Kevin Young to associate head coach He was also with Williams in Portland from 2005-2008. In addition to playing under Williams as an assistant coach with Portland for the 2007-08 season, Blake was a teammate of Suns General Manager James Jones. The Suns have promoted Kevin Young to associate head coach. Mar 23 @ MIA, PHO (29-13) beat MIA, 110-100, 43. Please enter a valid email and try again. According to an article from The Washington Post published on New Year's Day 2019, NBA assistant coach salaries range from $100,000 to over $1 million depending on coaching experience. Suns coach Monty Williams' 'faith' guides NBA Finals journey In two seasons as Tulsas head coach, Rajakovic recorded a 51-49 record and a trip to the G League semifinals in 2013. Ja Morant will be away from the Memphis Grizzlies for at least two games as the NBA investigates a social media post after he livestreamed himself holding what appeared to be a gun at a club. Report: Suns' Willie Green a candidate for Magic head coaching job Green remains fourth in program history in career points scored. Durant finished with 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting in 27 minutes of Phoenix's 105-91 win over Charlotte before a sellout crowd of 19,137 that saw a glimpse of what the Suns (34-29) could be . John MacLeodis the franchise's all-time leader in coaching years and games won, winning the most regular-season and playoff games. The members of this staff have combined to win multiple NBA titles, conference titles and NCAA titles, bring significant coaching and playing experience at the NBA level, and recognize the attention to details that create the foundation for successful teams. He served as an assistant coach on Williams staff in New Orleans for all five seasons Williams was the teams head coach from 2010-2015. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for TopSpin). Kevin Durant returned from a 20-game absence for his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday and he looked like himself against the Charlotte Hornets. At age 44, Ingrid was killed in 2016 when her car was . 38.5, Arena: Suns assistant Willie Green is ready to be a head coach, but Boston is a bad fit . Im November und Dezember 2021 blieben die Suns 18 Spiele in Folge ungeschlagen und stellten . I write about the NBA, NFL, UFC for Forbes.com. Young cores who are in need of guidance with a true culture-building mentality. [1] It is also the last season under Robert Sarver 's ownership group, as he was suspended from league-wide activities on September 13, 2022 . Sources: Suns' Green near deal to coach Pelicans, Morant to miss two games after video with gun, Curry, Iguodala probable to return vs. Lakers, Sources: Suns hiring Pistons' Bartelstein as CEO, Grizzlies' Clarke tore Achilles, out for season, Kerr touts 5-0 homestand: Dubs 'turned a corner', KD: Mavs tilt, Kyrie meeting 'just another game', Sources: Dragic joining Bucks for rest of season, Nets filling out big-man depth with Noel signing, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. The new assistant in Phoenix had a nine-year playing career from 1999-2009, spending time on the Bulls, 76ers, Jazz, Wizards, Bucks and the Blazers. As previously reported on the HoopsHype podcast, the Wizards also interviewed several other assistant coaches, including Miami's Chris Quinn and former Hornets assistant coach Ronald. Prior to his time at Gonzaga, Fois served as a graduate assistant for the mens basketball program at Pepperdine University from 2012-2014. Alvin Gentry coached the coached the Phoenix Suns the 20092013, to a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2010. Apr 15, PHO (40-15) beat SAC, 122-114, 56. The deal is expected to be finalized this week. < 2021-22. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Apr 22 @ BOS, PHO (42-17) lost to BOS, 86-99, 60. 2021-Present Phoenix Suns (Assistant Coach Monty Williams), 2020-2021 Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Assistant Coach Tom Hankins), 2014-2020 New Orleans Pelicans (Assistant Coach Alvin Gentry & Monty Williams), Karen Marrero Posted: Jul 22, 2021 / 04:18 PM EDT. In addition to his time at ASU, Greers coaching background includes serving as a college assistant coach at Wright State University (2003-2005), Boston University (1994-2003) and Brandeis University (1989-1992), in addition to working as recruiting coordinator at Boston College from 1992-1994. Durant, a four-time scoring champion, now sets his sights on Hakeem Olajuwon in 12th place. Apr 12, PHO (38-15) beat HOU, 126-120, 55. Jan 20 @ HOU, PHO (8-5) beat HOU, 109-103, 14. PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns today announced the promotion of Kevin Young to associate head coach, as well as the additions of Bryan Gates, Jarrett Jack and Steve Scalzi as assistant. Pelicans hire Suns assistant Willie Green as new head coach At the time, the Hawks were expected to conduct a wide-ranging search but . The Suns (26-7) currently have two players in health and safety protocols, Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder, both of whom didn't play Monday. NBCA Director of Communications On May 3, 2019, Williams became the 20th Head Coach* in Suns history. Randle is currently coaching the Summer League Suns in Las Vegas. The full coaching staff is listed below as Phoenix opens training camp Tuesday following a run to the NBA Finals that ended losing to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Memphis forward sustained the injury Friday night during the 1st quarter of the Grizzlies 113-97 loss to the Nuggets. I am now a certified agent in NFLPA, NBPA, FIFA. As a player, Green made the playoffs in seven of his 12 seasons, including the year in New Orleans -- one of just seven playoff trips the team has made in franchise history. Prior to becoming a coach in the NBA, Ayers coached collegiately, including eight seasons as head coach at The Ohio State University from 1989-1997. 2020-21 Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 51-21, Finished 2nd in NBA Western Conference Coach: Monty Williams (51-21) Executive: James Jones PTS/G: 115.3 (7th of 30) Opp PTS/G: 109.5 (7th of 30) SRS: 5.67 (3rd of 30) Pace: 97.2 (26th of 30) There are plenty of learning opportunities that lie ahead for all coaches added to the team. Phoenix Suns - Wikipedia [4] In his first year as associate head coach, Young became the Suns' acting head coach for a four game stretch in late December/ early January with Monty Williams in health and safety protocols. Following a decorated collegiate career, Blake was the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft. Mar 2 @ LAL, PHO (23-11) beat LAL, 114-104, 36. Jack joins the coaching ranks after a 13-year NBA career as a player from 2005-2018. National Basketball Coaches Association release: Phoenix Suns Head Coach Monty Williams is the 2021 recipient of the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced today. The Phoenix Suns on Friday announced the addition of assistant coach Michael Ruffin, plus Jamal Gross and Corey Vinson to the title of player development coach/video coordinator. Have opinion about current state of theSuns? Do Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving offset Suns trouble with Mavericks? Frazier, 26, comes to Phoenix after serving as a video/player development assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks this past season, helping the Bucks reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Suns' assistant coach Green reportedly front-runner for Pelicans head Summer League Primer: Suns assistant coach Brian Randle prepares his Apr 17, PHO (40-16) lost to SAS, 85-111, 57. 1 regional seeds in the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 in 1991 and the Elite Eight in 1992. The 2021-22 Phoenix Suns season was their 54th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as their 29th season at the currently named Footprint Center, their first full season under that name after taking over the naming rights to the previously named Phoenix Suns Arena on July 16, 2021, during the 2021 NBA the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. The Phoenix Suns, as they attempt to defend their Western Conference Championship, will have a slew of new faces assisting head coach Monty Williams for the 2021-22 season. Prior to being selected with the 41st overall pick by Seattle in 2003, Green was a four-year standout at the University of Detroit Mercy. The Pelicans also have the No. Washington is an interesting fit, because they are in win-now mode with some young pieces flanking the dynamic duo of Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook. His roles included director of analysis, opposition scouting, and player development coach. Data Provided By He most recently coached the Dallas Wings in 2019. Jan 23, PHO (8-7) lost to DEN, 112-120, 16. Dec 27 @ SAC, PHO (2-1) beat SAC, 116-100, 5. In the 2020-2021 NBA Season, Coach Williams led the Phoenix Suns to a 51-21 regular season record and a 2021 NBA Finals appearance - this was the Suns first NBA Finals appearance in 28 years (1993). Atlanta will give Snyder a five-year contract and he could be coaching as soon as Tuesday, when the Hawks face Washington. Overall, the 6-9 power forward averaged 6.0 points on 52.2% shooting and 4.1 rebounds in 111 games (40 starts) with Phoenix, in addition to 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in eight playoff games. The Thunder averaged 49 wins in his five seasons as an assistant coach with four playoff appearances, including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 2016 when he shared the bench with Williams and Bryant. Last season, Ruffin was an assistant for Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA G League. Suns reportedly hiring Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein as CEO, Devin Booker wins Olympic gold medal, Kevin Durant leads USA over France, Report: Suns to hire assistant Bryan Gates as Willie Green's replacement, Suns Deandre Ayton questionable vs. Mavericks, Ross probable, Ja Morant says hell get help; video shows apparent gun. The Phoenix Suns are hiring Detroit Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein as the team's new CEO, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Blake, 39, comes to Phoenix after spending the last two seasons working for the Portland Trail Blazers. The 6-3 point guard was a member of nine teams to qualify for the playoffs, averaging 4.6 points and 2.5 assists in 53 career postseason games (13 starts).

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