He joined the Phoenix staff at the same time as assistant Brian Randle. The Suns never have been coached by a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Jan 18 @ MEM, PHO (7-5) lost to MEM, 104-108, 13. E-Mail:
[email protected]. Apr 8 @ LAC, PHO (36-15) lost to LAC, 103-113, 52. Congrats, Kevin!Welcome to The Valley, Bryan, Jarrett and Steve pic.twitter.com/J0unPGjF6H. He qualified for the playoffs seven times in his 12 seasons, averaging 5.2 points in 36 career playoff games (12 starts). Feb 3 @ NOP, PHO (11-9) lost to NOP, 101-123, 27. 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. [8] Former Pelicans coach Monty Williams was hired to coach the team on May 3, 2019. Greer joins the Suns following two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Prior to joining the Thunders coaching staff, Bryant served as assistant coach/player development with the Orlando Magic from 2005-2007 and his first coaching job was as a member of the Dallas Mavericks player development staff in 2004-05. Former Timberwolves player development coach Brian Randle is joining Monty Williams' staff with the Phoenix Suns as an assistant coach, . His roles included director of analysis, opposition scouting, and player development coach. Welcome to the Valley. The Phoenix Suns announced in a press release the promotion of Kevin Young to associate head coach, as well as the additions of Bryan Gates, Jarrett Jack and Steve Scalzi as assistant coaches. I am now a certified agent in NFLPA, NBPA, FIFA. Alvin Gentry coached the coached the Phoenix Suns the 20092013, to a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2010. He worked as an assistant coach with the Warriors when the team won back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018. Or write about sports? Feb 1 @ DAL, PHO (11-8) beat DAL, 109-108, 20. Bryan Gates, Jarrett Jack, and Steve Scalzi have joined the coaching ranks for Phoenix as well. Congrats, Kevin!. Young, who was an assistant coach last season with Phoenix, was an assistant with the Phildelphia 76ers for four seasons prior to coming to the Valley. 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. 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. < 2021-22. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Jan 1 @ DEN, PHO (5-1) beat DEN, 106-103, 9. 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) Prior to joining Oklahoma Citys organization, Scalzi spent seven years as the director of basketball operations for the mens basketball program at Northeastern University. 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. 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. 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. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. This is his first coaching gig. Suns head coach Monty Williams has six assistant coaches working under him. Apr 26 @ NYK, PHO (43-18) beat NYK, 118-110, 62. 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. A 12-year NBA veteran, Green has been an assistant with the Suns for the past two seasons and spent the previous three seasons on the Golden State Warriors' coaching staff. With success comes more attention, which is exactly whats happening for the Phoenix Suns during their deep playoff run. 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. Mar 13, PHO (25-12) lost to IND, 111-122, 39. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [7] He was replaced by Lindsey Hunter halfway through the 201213 NBA season. The Suns rapid rise will lead to some franchises trying to poach important pieces away wherever they can. Activity After years of hard work I have finally completed my mission of becoming a sports agent. Overall, wherever Green eventually lands, hes received rave reviews from Phoenix. "I think too many players in the NBA get too much pressure to lead," said Suns coach Monty Williams, who was an assistant in Oklahoma City in 2015-16, Durant's last year there. A graduate of Boise State University, Gates also has experience as an assistant coach in the G League and as head coach of the Oklahoma Storm in the United States Basketball League, Hickory Nutz in the Carolinas Basketball League and Beirut Blues Stars in the Lebanese Basketball League. Suns starting 5 crushes Bulls in 2nd straight win with Kevin Durant, Suns new dimensions flash in Kevin Durants debut, win over Hornets. NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 09: Willie Green appears at the 7th Annual New York City TopSpin Charity [+] Event at Metropolitan Pavilion on December 9, 2015 in New York City. Apr 28, PHO (44-18) beat LAC, 109-101, 63. Apr 17, PHO (40-16) lost to SAS, 85-111, 57. The Phoenix Suns franchise has had 20head coaches. Bryant and Williams were teammates together with the 76ers for part of the 2002-03 season. Jan 20 @ HOU, PHO (8-5) beat HOU, 109-103, 14. The way Green has been able to relate to players, while also keeping them in line with great fundamental tutelage, is a solid base to become a future NBA head coach. 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. The former Pelicans guard is in the midst of his second season as an assistant with the Suns. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Young joined Williams staff in Phoenix last season. 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. Its a privilege for me to announce our coaching staff, said Williams. Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has a right knee contusion that could cause him to miss Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. New Orleans has an enticing core led by Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram that would make any coach giddy to lead them. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 10 pick in the upcoming draft and a plethora of future picks from the trades that sent Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers and Jrue Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks. Pace: 97.2 (26th of 30), Off Rtg: 117.2 (5th of 30) May 11 @ GSW, PHO (48-21) lost to GSW, 116-122, 70. The native of Silver Spring, Maryland worked as an equity capital markets analyst from 2016-2017 before his time at George Mason. 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. Jan 9 @ IND, PHO (7-3) beat IND, 125-117, 11. He has been a NBA assistant coach since 2009 and served on Williams staff for each of their five seasons together in New Orleans from 2010-2015. 115.3 (7th 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, Kevin Durant gives strong 1st impression to Suns with 23 points in win, Josh Okogie gets Suns 5th starter nod alongside debuting Kevin Durant. 109.5 (7th of 30), SRS: 5.67 (3rd of 30) At the time, the Hawks were expected to conduct a wide-ranging search but . Mar 31, PHO (33-14) beat CHI, 121-116, 49. The 2022-23 Phoenix Suns season is their 55th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as their 30th season at the Footprint Center. Snyder replaces Nate McMillan, who was dismissed by the franchise on Tuesday. Strong, 32, joins the Suns after spending the 2018-19 season in player development for the Philadelphia 76ers where he worked alongside Williams to help the Sixers reach the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Rajakovic (pronounced RYE-ahk-oe-vich), 40, comes to the Suns after seven seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization, spending the last five as an assistant coach. 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. The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. --Brian Randle will be on a NBA bench next season as an assistant coach.The former Illinois forward has been hired by the Phoenix Suns to join Monty Williams' coaching staff for . Updated: . 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. Green, who played in the NBA from 2003-2015, already has a very successful track record as an assistant coach. Looking at 5 key stats heading into Saturday's clash between top East teams Philadelphia and Milwaukee. 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. 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. Apr 30, PHO (45-18) beat UTA, 121-100, 64. Its a tremendous collection of bright basketball minds who are also outstanding people, and we are already hard at work.. The native of New York, New York received his bachelors degree from Northeastern. Western Conference, PTS/G: 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. Prior to his time on the Sixers coaching staff, Young spent nine seasons as a coach in the NBA G League, including time as head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats, Iowa Energy and Utah Flash. Find out more. 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 Gates joins the Suns following two seasons as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves. [5] Alvin Gentry was named head coach after Terry Porter was dismissed by the Suns after 51 games in 2008. Both he and Williams worked together in 2018-19 under Brent Brown. The meat of the story revolves around WNBA player Kristi Toliver's unique . Young cores who are in need of guidance with a true culture-building mentality. Apr 15, PHO (40-15) beat SAC, 122-114, 56. Fois, 32, comes to the Suns after spending the past five seasons working for Gonzaga Universitys mens basketball program, elevating to the title of director of analytics. 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. Green also has previous experience in New Orleans, as he played one season with the team in 2010-11, when it was the Hornets. Championship +4000, Over-Under The latest coaching additions are continuous proof of that. Gates served as an assistant coach on Williams staff for each of their five seasons in New Orleans. Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at
[email protected] or contact him at 480-787-1240. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Does that change with two new stars? He averaged 10.8 points and 4.6 assists over 867 career regular season games with Portland, Indiana, Toronto, New Orleans, Golden State, Cleveland, Brooklyn and New York. Before entering the coaching ranks, Greer played collegiately at Northeastern University and was the teams captain during his senior season in 1988-89. The full coaching staff is listed below as Phoenix opens training camp Tuesday following a runto the NBA Finals that ended losing to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pelicans also have the No. Entering the NBA as the 22nd overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, Jack played collegiately at the Georgia Institute of Technology where he led the Yellow Jackets to a national runner-up finish in 2004. [1] Founded in 1968, the Suns are chronologically the second-oldest team in the Western Conference. All of the franchises Green has interviewed with were all in the same position as Phoenix two seasons ago. Orlando is beginning their rebuild officially after toiling around for years in limbo. He has since been replaced by former Suns player Jeff Hornacek. 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. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. At 39, Green would become the third-youngest coach in the NBA behind the Oklahoma City Thunder's Mark Daigneault (35) and the Memphis Grizzlies' Taylor Jenkins (36). [5] 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. The Phoenix Suns announced in a press release the promotion of Kevin Young to associate head coach, as well as the additions of Bryan Gates, Jarrett Jack and Steve Scalzi as assistant. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Prior to joining the Thunder organization, Rajakovic spent three years as head coach of Torrelodones in Spain. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats.