The Suns have promoted Kevin Young to associate head coach. Ayers entered coaching as a graduate assistant for two seasons at his alma mater, Miami University in Ohio, then spent two seasons as an assistant coach at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point before joining Ohio States staff. Opp PTS/G: His tenure with the Thunder featured a Western Conference Championship in 2012, plus three additional trips to the Western Conference Finals, including in 2016 when Williams was the teams associate head coach. 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. New Orleans has an enticing core led by Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram that would make any coach giddy to lead them. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - According to ESPN, Phoenix Suns assistant coach Willie Green is the frontrunner on a shortlist to become the next head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.. Green has 12 years . Does that change with two new stars? Hall of Famers James Worthy, Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas and Rick. At the time, the Hawks were expected to conduct a wide-ranging search but . Carlesimo-coached Pirates to their first-ever NCAA tournament berth. Bryant joined the Thunder franchise in 2007 before the teams final season in Seattle then relocated to Oklahoma City and helped one of the leagues youngest rosters develop into a team that has averaged 52 wins and made the playoffs nine times over the last 10 seasons. 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. 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. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Young and Williams were both assistants in Philadelphia under Brett Brown. Scalzi first joined the organization as an assistant coach with the Tulsa 66ers, then the Thunders NBA G League affiliate, in 2013-14. 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. Apr 28, PHO (44-18) beat LAC, 109-101, 63. You may opt-out by. Bryant and Williams were teammates together with the 76ers for part of the 2002-03 season. The native of New York, New York received his bachelors degree from Northeastern. 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. Mar 13, PHO (25-12) lost to IND, 111-122, 39. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [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. The announcement was made this morning by Williams on the Suns podcast, The Outlet, which can be viewed here. 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. Brian Agler: A very successful former WNBA coach, Agler won titles with Seattle (2010) and Los Angeles (2016). Mar 19, PHO (27-13) beat MIN, 113-101, 42. Mar 28 @ CHO, PHO (31-14) beat CHO, 101-97, 46. Dec 27 @ SAC, PHO (2-1) beat SAC, 116-100, 5. During educational tours of college basketball programs in the U.S., Rajakovic spent time attending practices and meeting with Lute Olson at the University of Arizona in 2003 and Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University in 2007. Monty Williams current head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Greer helped the Sun Devils to consecutive 20-win seasons in his first two years in Tempe, including an NCAA tournament appearance in 2014. Igor Kokokov head coach of the Phoenix Suns 20182019. For part of his tenures with both the Thunder and Trail Blazers, Greer served as the advance scout for coaching staffs that included Williams. Last month, Phoenix announced the additions of Bryan Gates,Jarrett Jack and Steve Scalzi, all of which have ties to Williams. In addition to his time in the G League, Strong played professionally for Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli Premier League from 2008-2010, and also with clubs in the Netherlands, Uruguay and, most recently, New Zealand in 2016. May 15 @ SAS, PHO (50-21) beat SAS, 140-103, 72. [5] 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. Young, considered a good coach and even better person, coached the offense in Philly with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? On August 7, 2021, Young was promoted to the role of associate head coach for the Suns. 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. 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. 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. 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(Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-0) versus Denver Nuggets 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. MICHAEL H. GOLDBERG NBCA COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD, TEX WINTER ASSISTANT COACH LIFETIME IMPACT AWARD. Suns head coach Monty Williams has six assistant coaches working under him. 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. Event at Metropolitan Pavilion on December 9, 2015 in New York City. 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 Gates announcement came earlier in the summer following the departure of Willie Green to the New Orleans Pelicans. Feb 16, PHO (17-10) lost to BRK, 124-128, 28. Alvin Gentry coached the coached the Phoenix Suns the 20092013, to a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2010. A native of Detroit, he won Horizon League Player of the Year as a senior in 2003 and helped the Titans to two NIT appearances in 2001 and 2002, including a trip to the semifinals at Madison Square Garden in 2001. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Joerger, Cassell join Sixers' coaching staff, Former NBA guard Mo Williams named Alabama State coach, Jazz add Dell Demps, Keyon Dooling to coaching staff, 5 stats to know for 76ers-Bucks matchup on ABC, Brooks suspended after receiving 16th technical foul, Grizzlies' Clarke (torn achilles) out indefinitely, Ja issues apology, will miss 'at least' 2 games, Ex-NBA player Morrow facing assault charges, Durant passes 'Big O' for 13th in career points. Assistant Coach: 2021-2022: 2-United States: Brian Randle: Assistant Coach: 2020 . His brother, Andy, is also an experienced NBA assistant coach. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He was a member of Italys U16 National Team at the 2003 FIBA Europe U16 Championship in Madrid, and was a teammate of NBA veterans Danilo Gallinari and Gigi Datome in Italys junior national team program. 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. 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. E-Mail: karen.marrero@nbacoaches.com. Gates served as an assistant coach on Williams staff for each of their five seasons in New Orleans. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Zuvor war Hornacek fr die Utah Jazz als Assistant-Coach ttig. He was a First Team All-Big East selection as a senior in 1987-88 when he averaged 20.5 points and 9.1 rebounds to lead the P.J. Young also served as the Sixers head coach at NBA Summer League in 2018. Gambling problem? Feb 1 @ DAL, PHO (11-8) beat DAL, 109-108, 20. 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. John MacLeod is the franchise's all-time leader in coaching years and games won, winning the most regular-season and playoff games. Durant, a four-time scoring champion, now sets his sights on Hakeem Olajuwon in 12th place. 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. Or write about sports? Prior to joining Oklahoma Citys organization, Scalzi spent seven years as the director of basketball operations for the mens basketball program at Northeastern University. Posted: Jul 22, 2021 / 04:18 PM EDT. In 2021, Michael Ruffin became an Assistant Coach for the Phoenix Suns. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [5] Alvin Gentry was named head coach after Terry Porter was dismissed by the Suns after 51 games in 2008. [7] He was replaced by Lindsey Hunter halfway through the 201213 NBA season. He was the Big Ten Coach of the Year in both seasons and was the consensus national coach of the year for 1990-91. Apr 17, PHO (40-16) lost to SAS, 85-111, 57. 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. pay top-dollar for . He then spentsix years (2014-20) in New Orleans as he joined the franchise working in player development for Williams. 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. Jarrett Jack, a 13-year veteran of the NBA, played two seasons for Monty Williams in New Orleans. 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. Apr 10, PHO (37-15) beat WAS, 134-106, 53. During the 2018-19 season he worked alongside Suns Head Coach Monty Williams in Philadelphia. 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. Ayers best seasons came in 1990-91 and 1991-92 when he led the Buckeyes to consecutive No. You may recall that Jack was the 22nd overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, the same draft in which Chris Paul went 4th overall. Riccardo Fois, now an assistant at Arizona, and Ben Strong are no longer on the Suns staff as both were in player development in Phoenix. He was drafted 32nd overall in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls and had a nine-year NBA and professional playing career, with stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Utah, Washington, Milwaukee, Portland, as well as overseas in Spain. The deal is expected to be finalized this week. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Start your online subscription. [6] Gentry left the Phoenix Suns under mutual agreement to part ways on January 18, 2013. In 11 total NBA seasons, he has worked for seven teams that have qualified for the postseason. 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. Both he and Williams worked together in 2018-19 under Brent Brown. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Michael Ruffin | The Official Website of The NBA Coaches Association MICHAEL RUFFIN PHOENIX SUNS ASSISTANT COACH In 2021, Michael Ruffin became an Assistant Coach for the Phoenix Suns. There are plenty of learning opportunities that lie ahead for all coaches added to the team. May 4 @ CLE, PHO (47-18) beat CLE, 134-118, 66. Phoenix Suns; Grndung: 1968 Geschichte: Phoenix Suns seit 1968 Stadion: . Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has a right knee contusion that could cause him to miss Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Pelicans went 31-41 in 2020-21, a disappointing result after the season started with playoff aspirations. 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. KTAR. Mar 2 @ LAL, PHO (23-11) beat LAL, 114-104, 36. 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. May 13, PHO (49-21) beat POR, 118-117, 71. 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. Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-787-1240. 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. 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. Young joined Williams staff in Phoenix last season. 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). (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Attendance: When he first moved to the United States, Fois played one season at Pepperdine in 2007-08 and was named to the WCC Commissioners Honor Roll. Former Wizards head coach Scott Brooks struggled with in-game adjustments during his tenure, but Green might excel there while also connecting more with the locker room. On April 23, 2019, the organization parted ways with head coach Igor Kokoshov after one season - 82 total games coached - with the team. The Bulldogs advanced at least as far as the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament in all five of Fois seasons, and he helped the program reach its first-ever Final Four in 2017, played in Arizona, when Gonzaga finished as national runner-up. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for TopSpin). Updated: . 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. Apr 22 @ BOS, PHO (42-17) lost to BOS, 86-99, 60. Before returning to the NBA with Oklahoma City in 2015, Greer spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Arizona State University from 2012-2015. 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. 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. 1 regional seeds in the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 in 1991 and the Elite Eight in 1992. Its a privilege for me to announce our coaching staff, said Williams. He worked with Monty Williams during the 2018-19 campaign in Philadelphia. 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. 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. 51-21, Finished 2nd in NBA 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. All rights reserved. The Dallas Mavericks have had the Phoenix Suns' number since the tail-end of their playoff series. Maurice Cheeks, Josh Longstaff, John Bryant, Damian Cotter and Billy Schmidt join head coach Billy Donovans staff. Ruffin, 44, was on the New Orleans Pelicans coaching staff from 2014-20. In 2013, moved to the United States to pursue a . Philadelphia announced the coaches who will join Doc Rivers this upcoming season. Executive Director of Phoenix Suns Charities: 2018-2019: 5-United States: Blake Pallansch: Manager, The Source: . Join our linker program. Coach Ruffin was born in Denver, Colorado and played for and graduated from the University of Tulsa. The Suns rapid rise will lead to some franchises trying to poach important pieces away wherever they can. Jan 11 @ WAS, PHO (7-4) lost to WAS, 107-128, 12. LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 03: New Orleans Pelicans assistant Michael Ruffin before the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game on January 03, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Apr 26 @ NYK, PHO (43-18) beat NYK, 118-110, 62. Follow him on Twitter at @DuaneRankin. Player development/video coordinator: Jamal Gross. Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 202122season. 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). Jerry Colangelo coached the Suns in 1970 and in the 19721973 season. 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. 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 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. 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. Green could be first in line to see his own work pay off in a massive way very soon. Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, Sources: Suns' Green front-runner for Pelicans job, S. Van Gundy: Zion was not behind Pelicans exit. 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. 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. Feb 20 @ MEM, PHO (19-10) beat MEM, 128-97, 30. 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) 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. Western Conference, PTS/G: Young played collegiately at Clayton State University prior to his coaching career. Prior to joining the Thunder organization, Rajakovic spent three years as head coach of Torrelodones in Spain. He led the ACC in assists per game in each of his final three seasons, and led the NCAA in total assists in 2002. Jan 23, PHO (8-7) lost to DEN, 112-120, 16. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The start of the Kevin Durant era mid-season with the Phoenix Suns will be some brilliance mixed with some stagnation. 109.5 (7th of 30), SRS: 5.67 (3rd of 30) Phoenix Suns Arena In his role at Gonzaga, Fois handled video breakdown and exchange, evaluated player analytics and assisted the coaching staff with day-to-day program operations. All of the franchises Green has interviewed with were all in the same position as Phoenix two seasons ago. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. The Pelicans will announce the hiring of Green after the 2021 NBA Finals. Welcome to the Valley. The NBA Coaches Association (NBCA) is the association that represents basketball coaches in the National Basketball 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. Feb 19 @ NOP, PHO (18-10) beat NOP, 132-114, 29. Ayers, 63, brings to the Suns over 35 years of coaching experience, including as an NBA and college head coach, and has most recently spent the past three seasons as a pro scout with the Brooklyn Nets. Gates coached under Williams in New Orleans, Jack played for him in New Orleans and Portland while Scalzi was with the Oklahoma City Thunder when Williams was an associate head coach there in 2015-16. Mar 30, PHO (32-14) beat ATL, 117-110, 47. 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 . He first joined OKC as an assistant coach for their G League affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers. He was selected 53rd overall in the third round of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, then played professionally for the Reno Bighorns of the Western Basketball Association before returning to Miami and entering the coaching ranks. 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. Green remains fourth in program history in career points scored. 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. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. With success comes more attention, which is exactly whats happening for the Phoenix Suns during their deep playoff run. New faces will accompany Monty Williams for the 2021-22 season. 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. 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 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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). The immediate future seems bright in New Orleans with two young All-Stars in Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. Suns assistant and former NBA player Willie Green is nearing completion on a deal with the Pelicans to become the team's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. He most recently coached the Dallas Wings in 2019. "At the beginning of the season, even last season, Coach . Born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, Ayers is a member of the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. Apr 19 @ MIL, PHO (41-16) beat MIL, 128-127, 58. He qualified for the playoffs seven times in his 12 seasons, averaging 5.2 points in 36 career playoff games (12 starts). 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. 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. Prior to his time at Gonzaga, Fois served as a graduate assistant for the mens basketball program at Pepperdine University from 2012-2014. Scalzi joins the Suns following seven seasons on the coaching staff of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. It's hard to place an exact figure since the NBA doesn't disclose coaching salaries. 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. 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 Jack joins the coaching ranks after a 13-year NBA career as a player from 2005-2018. Before beginning his career as an NBA assistant coach, Gates spent three seasons as head coach of the NBA G Leagues Idaho Stampede from 2006-2009, compiling a 101-51 (.644) record, twice winning the NBA G League Coach of the Year Award and guiding the Stampede to the 2008 NBA G League Championship. Do you have a blog? Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Record: May 9 @ LAL, PHO (48-20) lost to LAL, 110-123, 69. Jan 22, PHO (8-6) lost to DEN, 126-130, 15. The Memphis forward sustained the injury Friday night during the 1st quarter of the Grizzlies 113-97 loss to the Nuggets. "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.
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