The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Monty Williams on Saturday evening after 4 seasons, two years faraway from an look within the NBA Finals.
The staff introduced the transfer late Saturday evening.
“While it was difficult for me to make this decision, I look forward to continuing the work to build a championship team,” Suns basic supervisor James Jones mentioned in a staff launch.
Williams, 51, went 194-115 and gained Coach of the Year in 2021-22. He led the Suns to the playoffs the final three seasons, going 27-19 within the postseason.
New proprietor Mats Ishbia made the choice to fireplace Williams after the Suns misplaced to the Denver Nuggets in six video games. Ishbia had Jones ship the news to Williams earlier Saturday, ESPN reported.
Williams joins Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer within the unemployment line, which means each coaches from the 2021 NBA Finals are out of a job. Budenholzer was the 2019 Coach of the Year.
Williams additionally went 173-221 in 5 seasons as head coach of the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2010-15).
Source: www.anews.com.tr
