The Phoenix Suns fired Head Coach Monty Williams on Saturday, the coda for a season that saw them win 45 games before exiting the second round of the playoffs for the second straight year. While not unique—the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors also parted with high-profile coaches this spring—the news was mildly surprising. Williams held a 194-115 record with the Suns, a 62.8% total winning percentage. He led them to the playoffs the past three seasons, earning a 58.7% winning rate and a trip to the 2021 NBA Finals. Those successes weren’t enough to stave off a new owner demanding instant success from a roster he overhauled mid-season.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers Must Pursue Monty Williams
