| Phoenix Suns’ Monty Williams wins NBA Coach of the Seeding Games |
UPDATED: AUGUST 15, 2020 AT 12:06 PM
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with Phoenix Suns center
Deandre Ayton (22), guard Jevon Carter (4) and forward Cameron Johnson
(23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 2,
2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
The Phoenix Suns announced Saturday that head coach Monty Williams has
been named the Kia NBA Coach of the Seeding Games.
Devin Booker was also named to the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games First
Team, averaging 30.5 points during the eight seeding games.
Williams led the Suns to a record of 8-0 in the bubble, making them the only
undefeated team during the seeding portion of the NBA’s restart.
Phoenix went on an improbable run in pursuit of the two potential Western
Conference play-in spots, only to come up short on the last possible day.
8-0
@Suns “It’s a huge blessing. I’m just thankful for what our guys
accomplished in Orlando.”
- the NBA Coach of the Seeding Games: Monty Williams
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Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with Phoenix Suns center
Deandre Ayton (22), guard Jevon Carter (4) and forward Cameron Johnson
(23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 2,
2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
The Phoenix Suns announced Saturday that head coach Monty Williams has
been named the Kia NBA Coach of the Seeding Games.
Devin Booker was also named to the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games First
Team, averaging 30.5 points during the eight seeding games.
Williams led the Suns to a record of 8-0 in the bubble, making them the only
undefeated team during the seeding portion of the NBA’s restart.
Phoenix went on an improbable run in pursuit of the two potential Western
Conference play-in spots, only to come up short on the last possible day.
Beyond the perfect record, the statistics also back up the Suns being the
best team of the seeding portion. They finished second in offensive rating,
fourth in defensive rating, second in rebounding, third in assists, first in
assist-to-turnover ratio and second in true shooting percentage.
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The end of the Suns’ season closes Williams’ first chapter in Phoenix after
becoming the team’s new head coach in May of 2019, replacing the fired Igor
Kokoskov. Williams signed a five-year deal with the team.
Williams previously had five years of head coaching experience with New
Orleans. He went 173-221 (.439) from 2010-15, making the playoffs twice
and losing in the first round both times.
The Suns’ final record for the 2019-20 season was 34-39.
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with Phoenix Suns center
Deandre Ayton (22), guard Jevon Carter (4) and forward Cameron Johnson
(23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 2,
2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
The Phoenix Suns announced Saturday that head coach Monty Williams has
been named the Kia NBA Coach of the Seeding Games.
Devin Booker was also named to the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games First
Team, averaging 30.5 points during the eight seeding games.
Williams led the Suns to a record of 8-0 in the bubble, making them the only
undefeated team during the seeding portion of the NBA’s restart.
Phoenix went on an improbable run in pursuit of the two potential Western
Conference play-in spots, only to come up short on the last possible day.
8-0
@Suns “It’s a huge blessing. I’m just thankful for what our guys
accomplished in Orlando.”
- the NBA Coach of the Seeding Games: Monty Williams
PHOENIX SUNS STORIES
Phoenix Suns’ Monty Williams wins NBA Coach of the Seeding Games
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BY ARIZONA SPORTS | AUGUST 15, 2020 AT 11:17 AM
UPDATED: AUGUST 15, 2020 AT 12:06 PM
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with Phoenix Suns center
Deandre Ayton (22), guard Jevon Carter (4) and forward Cameron Johnson
(23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 2,
2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
The Phoenix Suns announced Saturday that head coach Monty Williams has
been named the Kia NBA Coach of the Seeding Games.
Devin Booker was also named to the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games First
Team, averaging 30.5 points during the eight seeding games.
Williams led the Suns to a record of 8-0 in the bubble, making them the only
undefeated team during the seeding portion of the NBA’s restart.
Phoenix went on an improbable run in pursuit of the two potential Western
Conference play-in spots, only to come up short on the last possible day.
Beyond the perfect record, the statistics also back up the Suns being the
best team of the seeding portion. They finished second in offensive rating,
fourth in defensive rating, second in rebounding, third in assists, first in
assist-to-turnover ratio and second in true shooting percentage.
Related Links
How will Suns' bubble success change offseason direction?
Phoenix Suns' time in the NBA bubble comes to an end with Portland win
Phoenix Suns guard Jevon Carter wins 2020 Dan Majerle Hustle Award
The end of the Suns’ season closes Williams’ first chapter in Phoenix after
becoming the team’s new head coach in May of 2019, replacing the fired Igor
Kokoskov. Williams signed a five-year deal with the team.
Williams previously had five years of head coaching experience with New
Orleans. He went 173-221 (.439) from 2010-15, making the playoffs twice
and losing in the first round both times.
The Suns’ final record for the 2019-20 season was 34-39.
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