
<p>The <strong><a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-top-3-most-likely-destinations-for-jordan-poole-in-case-of-warriors-exit-20230519-SPD-3646.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> </strong>took a bold move by dismissing head coach <strong><a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-top-3-most-likely-candidates-for-76ers-coach-coach-position-20230521-SPD-3650.html">Monty Williams</a></strong>. Since 2021, when he entered the league, no other coach has won more games than him in the NBA. This was before Kevin Durant joined the team.</p>



<p>The Suns tried to go all-in for a title this season by trading for star players, but they ultimately lost to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets due to a lack of depth, injuries, and Deandre Ayton’s inconsistent play.</p>



<p>Williams’ departure from the Suns’ front office raises the question: who should take over as Devin Booker’s coach? Let’s examine the qualifications of three likely contenders.</p>



<h2>3. Mike D’Antoni</h2>



<p>Earlier in his career, Mike D’Antoni previously coached this squad. Despite several dubious rulings, the seven ‘seconds or less’ period is widely regarded as one of the finest in franchise history.</p>



<p>There’s no denying that the Suns have two of the league’s finest scorers in Devin Booker and Isaiah Thomas, and D’Antoni is one of the few coaches who might possibly get the most out of that duo. The problem of defense, however, will never go away.</p>



<h2>2. Mike Budenholzer</h2>



<p>To lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship a few seasons ago, Mike Budenholzer really prevailed against Williams.</p>



<p>Budenholzer was let go because he refused to make modifications in the playoffs, yet he is one of the greatest throughout the regular season and has won championships before.</p>



<h2>1. Nick Nurse</h2>



<p>The emergence of Nick Nurse as one of the league’s most reliable coaches came as somewhat of a surprise. He only had one losing season with the Toronto Raptors (when they were relocated to Tampa) before leading them to a title.</p>



<p>Nurse is really good at the tactical side of things. There are concerns about his leadership skills, especially with someone as strong-willed as Durant, but he is a top-tier strategist who could be able to breathe new life into the desert.</p>


NBA: Top 3 most likely candidates for Suns head coach position - thesportsdrops NEWS

NBA: Top 3 most likely candidates for Suns head coach position

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-rumors-deandre-ayton-and-pacers-agree-four-year-contract-suns-have-48-hours-to-match-2209-20220715-SPD-2209.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a></strong> had been in the lottery for the better part of a decade before <strong><a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-rule-out-potential-kevin-durant-trade-2322-20220722-SPD-2322.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monty Williams</a></strong> became their head coach. His leadership transformed them into a legitimate contender in the NBA almost overnight. </p>



<p>He finished his first year with a perfect record in the Orlando area. His Suns went 64-20 and reached the second round before falling to the Dallas Mavericks, and he was named Coach of the Year for his efforts in both of those years. He’s done everything possible in his three years at the company except win a title. And the Suns have finally come to terms with it.</p>



<p>According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the 50-year-old agreed to a multi-year agreement with the Phoenix Suns. Williams had originally signed a five-year contract with the Suns, which is unusual for new hiring, and thus he still had two years remaining on his contract. </p>



<h2>Monty Williams to continue in Phoenix</h2>



<p>This extension of his contract should make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA. Williams has had a significant effect on the Suns club, leading them to the 2021 NBA Finals and to a franchise record of 64 wins in the regular season last year.</p>



<p>The Suns finished last season tied for first with the 1969-70 New York Knicks as the only teams in NBA history to finish with a greater road win % than the sum of all other teams’ home win percentages. Since the introduction of the shot clock, the Suns have never lost a game while leading after three quarters.</p>


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