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. 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. 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. 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. "I just don . Last season, Ruffin was an assistant for Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA G League. Attendance: May 4 @ CLE, PHO (47-18) beat CLE, 134-118, 66. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. May 15 @ SAS, PHO (50-21) beat SAS, 140-103, 72. 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. He first joined OKC as an assistant coach for their G League affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers. 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. 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. Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 202122season. 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. Dec 26 @ SAC, PHO (1-1) lost to SAC, 103-106, 3. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. On August 7, 2021, Young was promoted to the role of associate head coach for the Suns. Championship +4000, Over-Under [8] Former Pelicans coach Monty Williams was hired to coach the team on May 3, 2019. pay top-dollar for . Feb 3 @ NOP, PHO (11-9) lost to NOP, 101-123, 27. [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]. Apr 30, PHO (45-18) beat UTA, 121-100, 64. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images), (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images). Feb 22, PHO (20-10) beat POR, 132-100, 31. 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. Young also served as the Sixers head coach at NBA Summer League in 2018. Young and Williams were both assistants in Philadelphia under Brett Brown. The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. Jarrett Jack, a 13-year veteran of the NBA, played two seasons for Monty Williams in New Orleans. 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. 1 regional seeds in the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 in 1991 and the Elite Eight in 1992. Player development/video coordinator: Corey Vinson. 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. 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) Apr 10, PHO (37-15) beat WAS, 134-106, 53. Record: Snyder replaces Nate McMillan, who was dismissed by the franchise on Tuesday. 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. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? 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He served as a player development coach and director of analysis and opposition scouting, including when Williams was the teams associate head coach in 2015-16. He has Phoenix ranked in the top 10 in opponents points per game and defensive rating. His brother, Andy, is also an experienced NBA assistant coach. At age 44, Ingrid was killed in 2016 when her car was . We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Mar 23 @ MIA, PHO (29-13) beat MIA, 110-100, 43. 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. 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. 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. Green served as the Warriors head coach for NBA Summer League in 2018, both in Las Vegas and at the inaugural California Classic in Sacramento where he led Golden State to the events only perfect 3-0 record. The Memphis forward sustained the injury Friday night during the 1st quarter of the Grizzlies 113-97 loss to the Nuggets. Ruffin, 44, was . Does that change with two new stars? Bryan Gates, Jarrett Jack, and Steve Scalzi have joined the coaching ranks for Phoenix as well. 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. 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. I am now a certified agent in NFLPA, NBPA, FIFA. 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. 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. The Phoenix Suns are hiring Detroit Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein as the team's new CEO, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Coach Ruffin was born in Denver, Colorado and played for and graduated from the University of Tulsa. The start of the Kevin Durant era mid-season with the Phoenix Suns will be some brilliance mixed with some stagnation. Green also has previous experience in New Orleans, as he played one season with the team in 2010-11, when it was the Hornets. 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. Rajakovic began his coaching career at 16 years old with the youth teams of Borac Cacak in his hometown of Cacak, Serbia. Feb 20 @ MEM, PHO (19-10) beat MEM, 128-97, 30. With success comes more attention, which is exactly whats happening for the Phoenix Suns during their deep playoff run. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. In two seasons as Tulsas head coach, Rajakovic recorded a 51-49 record and a trip to the G League semifinals in 2013. New faces will accompany Monty Williams for the 2021-22 season. He served as an assistant coach for the Timberwolves in 2018-19 after working as the clubs advance scout in 2017-18. Data Provided By Does that change with two new stars? 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. Igor Kokokov head coach of the Phoenix Suns 20182019. At the time, the Hawks were expected to conduct a wide-ranging search but . Kevin Durant returned from a 20-game absence for his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday and he looked like himself against the Charlotte Hornets. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Its a tremendous collection of bright basketball minds who are also outstanding people, and we are already hard at work.. The former Pelicans guard is in the midst of his second season as an assistant with the Suns. 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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. In each of his first two seasons as a coach, he helped the Warriors win back-to-back NBA Championships in 2017 and 2018 before returning to the NBA Finals in 2019, and has received high praise from many in Golden States organization and beyond for his coaching knowledge and demeanor. 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. After being with the Golden State Warriors working under Steve Kerr, Green joined Monty Williams staff in Phoenix when he was hired during the 2019 offseason. 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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. Hall of Famers James Worthy, Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas and Rick. 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. "At the beginning of the season, even last season, Coach . [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. Mar 31, PHO (33-14) beat CHI, 121-116, 49. Before entering the coaching ranks, Greer played collegiately at Northeastern University and was the teams captain during his senior season in 1988-89. The deal is expected to be finalized this week. Green could be first in line to see his own work pay off in a massive way very soon. [1] Founded in 1968, the Suns are chronologically the second-oldest team in the Western Conference. Green, 37, joins the Suns following three seasons as assistant coach/player development for the Golden State Warriors. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? We present them here for purely educational purposes. Apr 12, PHO (38-15) beat HOU, 126-120, 55. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Maurice Cheeks, Josh Longstaff, John Bryant, Damian Cotter and Billy Schmidt join head coach Billy Donovans staff. He was also with Williams in Portland from 2005-2008. He qualified for the playoffs seven times in his 12 seasons, averaging 5.2 points in 36 career playoff games (12 starts). The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. Apr 5 @ HOU, PHO (35-14) beat HOU, 133-130, 51. He then spentsix years (2014-20) in New Orleans as he joined the franchise working in player development for Williams. His first coaching position in pro basketball was as head coach of the Shamrock Rovers in the Irish Super League for the 2006-07 season, which followed time as an assistant coach at Utah Valley University and Oxford College. 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. 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. Head coach: Monty Williams. John MacLeod is the franchise's all-time leader in coaching years and games won, winning the most regular-season and playoff games. Blake played in all 138 games during his college career and remains Marylands all-time leader in games started (136) and assists (972) with 200 more assists than second place. 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. The Dallas Mavericks have had the Phoenix Suns' number since the tail-end of their playoff series. Mar 11 @ POR, PHO (25-11) beat POR, 127-121, 37. 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. 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. Carlesimo-coached Pirates to their first-ever NCAA tournament berth. Jack will join the Suns after a 13-year NBA career as a player from 2005-2018. 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. (Series Stats)Lost NBA Finals (2-4) versus Milwaukee Bucks 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. 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. Last month, Phoenix announced the additions of Bryan Gates,Jarrett Jack and Steve Scalzi, all of which have ties to Williams. Jan 18 @ MEM, PHO (7-5) lost to MEM, 104-108, 13. Mar 30, PHO (32-14) beat ATL, 117-110, 47. Mar 18, PHO (26-13) lost to MIN, 119-123, 40. 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. This is his first coaching gig. 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. Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has a right knee contusion that could cause him to miss Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. 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. 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. May 11 @ GSW, PHO (48-21) lost to GSW, 116-122, 70. Feb 24, PHO (20-11) lost to CHO, 121-124, 32. The Pelicans will announce the hiring of Green after the 2021 NBA Finals. Atlanta will give Snyder a five-year contract and he could be coaching as soon as Tuesday, when the Hawks face Washington. The Gates announcement came earlier in the summer following the departure of Willie Green to the New Orleans Pelicans. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. 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. 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. Before his professional career, he was the 2007 NABC Division III Co-Player of the Year at Guilford College. The latest coaching additions are continuous proof of that. Apr 26 @ NYK, PHO (43-18) beat NYK, 118-110, 62. 6:07pm: Former Jazz coach Quin Snyder has agreed to become the Hawks' head coach, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. . The Dallas Mavericks have had the Phoenix Suns' number since the tail-end of their playoff series. Mar 28 @ CHO, PHO (31-14) beat CHO, 101-97, 46. Looking at 5 key stats heading into Saturday's clash between top East teams Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Following a decorated collegiate career, Blake was the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft. Or write about sports? Mar 2 @ LAL, PHO (23-11) beat LAL, 114-104, 36. MICHAEL H. GOLDBERG NBCA COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD, TEX WINTER ASSISTANT COACH LIFETIME IMPACT AWARD. 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. Net Rtg: +5.9 (3rd of 30), Preseason Odds: Green, who played in the NBA from 2003-2015, already has a very successful track record as an assistant coach. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jan 1 @ DEN, PHO (5-1) beat DEN, 106-103, 9. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-0) versus Denver Nuggets Prior to his time at Gonzaga, Fois served as a graduate assistant for the mens basketball program at Pepperdine University from 2012-2014. Former Timberwolves player development coach Brian Randle is joining Monty Williams' staff with the Phoenix Suns as an assistant coach, . In the end, New Orleans didn't even make the Western Conference play-in tournament.