Stay in the know. He has Phoenix ranked in the top 10 in opponents points per game and defensive rating. What Kevin Durant is Bringing to the Phoenix Suns | NBA.com NBCA Director of Communications Scalzi joins the Suns following seven seasons on the coaching staff of the Oklahoma City Thunder. An NBA assistant coach since 2009, he also holds experience on the bench of the Sacramento Kings from 2016-2019, a first tenure with Minnesota in 2015-16, five seasons with the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans from 2010-2015 and a first tenure with Sacramento in 2009-10. The Gates announcement came earlier in the summer following the departure of Willie Green to the New Orleans Pelicans. 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. May 11 @ GSW, PHO (48-21) lost to GSW, 116-122, 70. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. For part of his tenures with both the Thunder and Trail Blazers, Greer served as the advance scout for coaching staffs that included Williams. The Suns will reportedly hire assistant coach Bryan Gates to reunite him with Monty Williams after being an assistant to Phoenix's head coach in New Orleans from 2010-15. Suns add new assistant coach Michael Ruffin to staff - Arizona Sports The start of the Kevin Durant era mid-season with the Phoenix Suns will be some brilliance mixed with some stagnation. The Suns rapid rise will lead to some franchises trying to poach important pieces away wherever they can. The Phoenix Suns have hired Michael Ruffin, who coached under Williams in New Orleans, added Jamal Gross as player development coach/video coordinator and elevated Corey Vinson to the same titles as he was an assistant in both areas with the team last year. Jan 9 @ IND, PHO (7-3) beat IND, 125-117, 11. [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 . Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Green, 37, joins the Suns following three seasons as assistant coach/player development for the Golden State Warriors. Most recently the Georgia Tech alum played with the 2021 NBA G League Ignite. Gambling problem? With success comes more attention, which is exactly whats happening for the Phoenix Suns during their deep playoff run. May 16 @ SAS, PHO (51-21) beat SAS, 123-121, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. Two of those seasons were played under Williams and Gates with Chris Paul in New Orleans. 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) WNBA coaching candidates - Who could be the next coach of the New York New faces will accompany Monty Williams for the 2021-22 season. Fois was an assistant coach for Italys national team at FIBA EuroBasket 2017, serving on the staff of Ettore Messina, one of the best European basketball coaches of all time and currently an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. During the 2018-19 season he worked alongside Suns Head Coach Monty Williams in Philadelphia. Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-787-1240. Steve Scalzi is coming to the Suns after coaching seven years in Oklahoma City. Start your online subscription. Five years later, Jeff Van Gundy still gets emotional, recalling the funeral service for Ingrid Williams, wife of Suns coach Monty Williams. In 2012, the Serbian native initially joined the Thunder organization as head coach of their NBA G League affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers, becoming the first head coach born outside North America in NBA G League history. In assembling a staff, the goal was simple: identify high-character individuals with high-level experience who will work relentlessly to develop a culture of championship habits here in Phoenix. Following a lengthy playing career in the NBA G League and overseas, Strong entered the coaching ranks as assistant coach with the mens basketball program at Huntingdon College for two seasons from 2016-2018. He is of Native American descent as his father is a member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. 'We're moving in the right direction': Black coaching - Andscape 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A 6-11 forward/center as a player, Strong played five seasons in the G League from 2011-2016, averaging 7.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 183 career games with the Iowa Energy, Delaware 87ers, Austin Toros and Westchester Knicks. Jan 1 @ DEN, PHO (5-1) beat DEN, 106-103, 9. The Suns have promoted Kevin Young to associate head coach. Western Conference, PTS/G: Gates joins the Suns following two seasons as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gross joinsthe Suns following two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers as a video/player development assistant while Vinson is enteringhis second season with the Suns. Ruffinwas anassistant coach/player development coach for his final season with the Pelicans in 2019-20. Before his professional career, he was the 2007 NABC Division III Co-Player of the Year at Guilford College. He led the ACC in assists per game in each of his final three seasons, and led the NCAA in total assists in 2002. Do Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving offset Suns trouble with Mavericks? Sources: Wizards interviewed Suns assistant coach Kevin Young - HoopsHype It was only Kevin Durant's first game with the Suns but the tantalizing upside of him in the Valley came oozing out of Wednesday's win. Jan 30 @ DAL, PHO (10-8) beat DAL, 111-105, 19. Philadelphia announced the coaches who will join Doc Rivers this upcoming season. Does that change with two new stars? In 11 total NBA seasons, he has worked for seven teams that have qualified for the postseason. Strong was a two-time All-American, two-time Old Dominion Athletic Conference Player of the Year and three-time all-conference selection at Guilford, leaving as the Quakers second all-time leading scorer. Brian Agler: A very successful former WNBA coach, Agler won titles with Seattle (2010) and Los Angeles (2016). Jeff Hornacek coached the Phoenix Suns the 20132016. 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. 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. Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green near deal to become head coach of 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). Apr 25 @ BRK, PHO (42-18) lost to BRK, 119-128, 61. 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. Suns starting 5 crushes Bulls in 2nd straight win with Kevin Durant, Suns new dimensions flash in Kevin Durants debut, win over Hornets, Kevin Durant gives strong 1st impression to Suns with 23 points in win, Josh Okogie gets Suns 5th starter nod alongside debuting Kevin Durant. Quin Snyder Named Hawks' Head Coach | Hoops Rumors All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Congrats, Kevin!Welcome to The Valley, Bryan, Jarrett and Steve pic.twitter.com/J0unPGjF6H. Its a privilege for me to announce our coaching staff, said Williams. Attendance: Young served as an assistant coach in his first season with the Suns in 2020-21, helping the team win the Western Conference and advance to the NBA Finals. 109.5 (7th of 30), SRS: 5.67 (3rd of 30) Suns starting 5 crushes Bulls in 2nd straight win with Kevin Durant, Suns new dimensions flash in Kevin Durants debut, win over Hornets. Pelicans hire Suns assistant Willie Green as new head coach You may opt-out by. The move was first . When Suns head coach Monty Williams served as an assistant in Oklahoma City during the 2015-16 season, he saw firsthand the discipline and dedication with which Durant approached basketball . A 12-year NBA veteran as a player, Green averaged 8.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 731 regular season games (297 starts) with Philadelphia, New Orleans, Atlanta, the LA Clippers and Orlando from 2003-2015. Durant, a four-time scoring champion, now sets his sights on Hakeem Olajuwon in 12th place. Or write about sports? Monty Williams Bio - NBA Coaches Association 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. [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. 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 assistant coaches, and Riccardo Fois and Ben Strong as player development coaches. Feb 16, PHO (17-10) lost to BRK, 124-128, 28. 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. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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. 2023-24 >. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. The NBA Coaches Association (NBCA) is the association that represents basketball coaches in the National Basketball Association. Jan 8 @ DET, PHO (6-3) lost to DET, 105-110, 10. Phoenix coach Monty Williams is hiring Bryan Gates as an assistant to replace Willie Green, who left to become New Orleans head coach, sources tell ESPN. Apr 22 @ BOS, PHO (42-17) lost to BOS, 86-99, 60. 6:07pm: Former Jazz coach Quin Snyder has agreed to become the Hawks' head coach, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 20: Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns signals to his team during the first half in Game Six of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kevin Durant returned from a 20-game absence for his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday and he looked like himself against the Charlotte Hornets. The coaching staffs of the Suns and Heat were split among the four teams: Team Worthy, Team Payton, Team Isiah and Team Barry. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. The Pelicans will announce the hiring of Green after the 2021 NBA Finals. Prior to joining Oklahoma Citys organization, Scalzi spent seven years as the director of basketball operations for the mens basketball program at Northeastern University. Mar 28 @ CHO, PHO (31-14) beat CHO, 101-97, 46. Mike D'Antoni coached the Phoenix Suns the 20032008, to a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2005 and 2006. Support local journalism. Jan 18 @ MEM, PHO (7-5) lost to MEM, 104-108, 13. Blakes most successful seasons as a player came with Portland in 2005-06 and from 2007-2010 when Williams served as an assistant coach for the Trail Blazers. After three years with Borac Cacak, he was named the head coach of the U20 and U18 teams of Red Star Belgrade and led Red Star to two Serbian championships in his eight years in Belgrade. Kevin Young was also promoted to associate head coach as Willie Green had the same position the last two seasons before becoming head coach in New Orleans. Join our linker program. Apr 8 @ LAC, PHO (36-15) lost to LAC, 103-113, 52. The New Orleans Pelicans are nearing completion on a deal to hire Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green as head coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez. 104,027 (4th of 30), NBA 2021 Playoffs: 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. Do you have a blog? Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has a right knee contusion that could cause him to miss Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Los Angeles Clippers Feb 28 @ MIN, PHO (22-11) beat MIN, 118-99, 34. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. He also holds NBA experience as an advance scout with the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2015-2017, Portland Trail Blazers from 2007-2011 and Houston Rockets from 2005-2007, in addition to a season as an assistant coach for the Trail Blazers in 2011-12. Steve Scalzi - Assistant Coach - Phoenix Suns | LinkedIn Following a decorated collegiate career, Blake was the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft. 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Championship +4000, Over-Under Green, who played in the NBA from 2003-2015, already has a very successful track record as an assistant coach. Born in Manassas, Virginia, Strong grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As the Suns look to RUN IT BACK and bring back much of the team that just went to the NBA Finals, familiarity seems to be a common theme as Williams surrounds himself with faces he has worked with before. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Player development/video coordinator: Jamal Gross. Apr 30, PHO (45-18) beat UTA, 121-100, 64. 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. Bryant is a native of Glen Ridge, New Jersey. As Portlands starting point guard, Blake averaged a career-high 11.0 points in 2008-09 and a career-high 5.1 assists in 2007-08, helping the Trail Blazers improve from 32 wins before he returned in 2007 to 41 wins in 2007-08 then 54 wins and a playoff berth in 2008-09. This was after the team had bid adieu to Jay Triano . Ayers best seasons came in 1990-91 and 1991-92 when he led the Buckeyes to consecutive No. Bryant, 54, played two seasons with the Suns from 1996-1998, posting career highs of 9.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 55.3% shooting in 1996-97. 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. Dec 27 @ SAC, PHO (2-1) beat SAC, 116-100, 5. Phoenix Suns Scores, Stats, Schedule, News | ClutchPoints Er erhielt in Phoenix einen Vertrag bis 2016 und soll die Suns wieder in den Bereich der Playoffs fhren. Monty Williams is the Head Coach of the Phoenix Suns. 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. Young served as an assistant coach in his first season with the Suns in 2020-21 after four seasons as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers. In terms of immediate on-court success, Washington could be the best landing spot for Green. Hall of Famers James Worthy, Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas and Rick. Phoenix Suns Staff & Executives - RealGM Green remains fourth in program history in career points scored. Phoenix Suns coaching staff enjoying 'once-in-a-lifetime' NBA All-Star Have opinion about current state of theSuns? Jan 22, PHO (8-6) lost to DEN, 126-130, 15. [2][3] The Suns play their home games at the Footprint Center (formerly the Phoenix Suns Arena, American West Arena and the US Airways Center).[1]. Record: Jack will join the Suns after a 13-year NBA career as a player from 2005-2018. 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. Player development/video coordinator: Corey Vinson. Alvin Gentry coached the coached the Phoenix Suns the 20092013, to a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2010. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This is his first coaching gig. Report: Suns to hire assistant Bryan Gates as Willie Green's replacement Jan 20 @ HOU, PHO (8-5) beat HOU, 109-103, 14. Paul Westphal has the highest all-time winning percentage with the Suns with a .685 percentage. He joined the Suns following four seasons as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers, helping the Sixers qualify for the playoffs in each of his final three seasons with the team. . 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. According to Bleacher Reports Jake Fischer, Suns lead assistant Willie Green has interviewed for three head coach openings with the New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards. Activity After years of hard work I have finally completed my mission of becoming a sports agent. Mar 31, PHO (33-14) beat CHI, 121-116, 49. Igor Kokokov head coach of the Phoenix Suns 20182019. Suns add three coaches, promote Kevin Young to associate head coach At age 44, Ingrid was killed in 2016 when her car was . Dec 31 @ UTA, PHO (4-1) beat UTA, 106-95, 6. 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. 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. For his career, Blake averaged 6.5 points and 4.0 assists while shooting 38.3% from three-point range in 870 regular season games (347 starts) with Washington, Portland (three tenures), Milwaukee, Denver, the LA Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State and Detroit from 2003-2016. He was the Big Ten Coach of the Year in both seasons and was the consensus national coach of the year for 1990-91. Last month, Phoenix announced the additions of Bryan Gates,Jarrett Jack and Steve Scalzi, all of which have ties to Williams. With two top 10 picks in this years draft, Green being able to install good habits with an extremely young core could finally lead to stability Orlando has craved for years. How Much Money Do NBA Assistant Coaches Make? - FanBuzz Ruffin, 44, was . 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. 1 regional seeds in the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 in 1991 and the Elite Eight in 1992. Overall, wherever Green eventually lands, hes received rave reviews from Phoenix. Posted: Jul 22, 2021 / 04:18 PM EDT. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. "I just don . In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Phoenix Suns assistant coach Willie Green looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver Fois also assisted Gonzagas head coach Mark Few as the video coordinator for the 2015 USA Basketball Pan American Games Team coached by Few that won bronze in Toronto. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? We present them here for purely educational purposes. Founded in 1976, the NBCA consists of all NBA Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and alumni, and works closely with the NBA on all matters that pertain to the coaching profession. Feb 1 @ DAL, PHO (11-8) beat DAL, 109-108, 20. May 2 @ OKC, PHO (46-18) beat OKC, 123-120, 65. Jack played two seasons with Williams as his head coach in New Orleans, teaming with Chris Paul to make the playoffs in 2010-11 and averaging a career-high 15.6 points in 2011-12. The Phoenix Suns' starting lineup with Kevin Durant was announced pregame on Wednesday, revealing the team's fifth starter. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for TopSpin). Gates joins Williams staff after two seasons as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Ruffin on the Suns staff, he joins fellow new assistant coaches Kevin Gates, Jarrett Jack and Steve Scalzi alongside the returning Randy Ayers, Mark Bryant, Brian Randle and Kevin Young. In the end, New Orleans didn't even make the Western Conference play-in tournament. He played four seasons at Bucknell University from 2012-2016, helping lead the Bison to three postseason appearances including a 2013 NCAA tournament bid and two NIT berths. The former Pelicans guard is in the midst of his second season as an assistant with the Suns.
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