Monty Williams Fired (Hired by Detroit)

[Mainstreet]

If Ayton stays I'm already giving up on the next season

I would like to know more though. There were issues going on with Jae Crowder as well.

However, it's risky keeping Ayton if the Suns can find a good trade.

 

[az jam]

I liked Monty, good coach, and an excellent person but he seemed to be out coached in playoff time. Change is coming to the Suns. This is just the first step.

 

[Raindog]

The major problem with Monty was that he was stubborn to a fault as a coach. He also seemed to engender some significant personality conflicts with certain players, and seemed to treat others with disregard for no apparent reason. I suspect he is more difficult to get along with than his public media persona lets on.

 

[Bufalay]

I don't know but I bet he feels pretty dumb now lol

I don’t think they should have fired him. This news doesn’t change my opinion.

If the suns keep the same roster, have similar injuries as this year and then win a championship with a new coach then I will feel dumb.

 

[TJ]

I would be surprised if Ayton is gone with Monty out so fast

It probably increases the chances of him being on the roster, but I’d bet a considerable amount of money on him getting traded this offseason

 

[TJ]

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Nash / Durant part 2

Ban yourself for even putting this into the universe

 

[AZ Native]

Can't collapse like they did in the playoffs and expect to keep your job.

That is the gist of it.

 

[Phrazbit]

I'm sure Kenny Atkinson finds this trail of blood highly amusing.

 

[TJ]

I'm sure Kenny Atkinson finds this trail of blood highly amusing.

Eric Gordon, Jae Crowder and Ayton are probably laughing their asses off at the moment

 

[Chris_Sanders]

It probably increases the chances of him being on the roster, but I’d bet a considerable amount of money on him getting traded this offseason

We shall see. Kyler was a little ******* and the moment the coach was out he is suddenly engaged and Captain Az

Bad bosses never learn that talent is greater than your manager

 

[Raindog]

And anyone feeling sorry for Monty, I'm like 100% certain he will have another NBA head coaching job probably before the NBA draft.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Ban yourself for even putting this into the universe

But it's funny

 

[Mainstreet]

And anyone feeling sorry for Monty, I'm like 100% certain he will have another NBA head coaching probably before the NBA draft.

If Monty wants another head coaching job right away. There is no rush because he is getting paid.

 

[TJ]

We shall see. Kyler was a little ******* and the moment the coach was out he is suddenly engaged and Captain Az

Bad bosses never learn that talent is greater than your manager

I totally agree that Monty’s piss poor interpersonal skills was the main reason that Ayton floundered in Phoenix. But, I think the marriage between Ayton and the Suns is irreconcilable. The majority of fans want him gone and Ayton would rather go elsewhere

 

[sdscard4]

I'm sure Milwaukee will take him cause he just loved their team minutes after eliminating us

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I totally agree that Monty’s piss poor interpersonal skills was the main reason that Ayton floundered in Phoenix. But, I think the marriage between Ayton and the Suns is irreconcilable. The majority of fans want him gone and Ayton would rather go elsewhere

New ownership mends all fences.

 

[Mainstreet]

2 coaches have won titles with multiple franchises, Phil Jackson and Pat Riley. I wouldn't bet on Ty Lue being #3 but he wouldn't be a bad move. I wish we hadn't let Willie Green get away.

I'd take Willie Green back in a heartbeat.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Lost 4 straight against the Bucks
Epic collapse against the Mavs
Embarrassing loss against the Nuggets

It’s not that we lost it’s the way we lost. He clearly lost the team. It was time and honestly he probably should of been gone after what happened last year

1 Ty Lue
2 Nick Nurse

In that order

How? Trade KD for one of them?

 

[Fumats20]

Hopefully JJ is next. Not a fan of Monty being fired without JJ. Clean the whole house rather than one room.

Jones gave him the talent and he ignored FO & his own assistants cries about ususage. There were internal fights about it. Winning is fine but you have to build for the future too regardless of the pick you cosigned on too. Monty defied orders because of ego, arrogance and he couldn't coach players who need coaching. Everybody has a boss.

Jones may be safe or be moved laterally.

 

[TJ]

But it's funny

I hear Igor and Watson are available. We can also fire up the Sean Miller to Phoenix rumor that made a cameo in 2018.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I totally agree that Monty’s piss poor interpersonal skills was the main reason that Ayton floundered in Phoenix. But, I think the marriage between Ayton and the Suns is irreconcilable. The majority of fans want him gone and Ayton would rather go elsewhere

I disagree. We fans are fickle and prisoners of the moment. All he has to do is come out and play like he did in his first few playoff series and he'll win most of us back.

 

[Finito]

meltdown? The 4 seed lost to the 1 seed in 6 games. Which coach would’ve done significantly better?

Lmao oh idk maybe blowing a 2-0 lead and losing 4 straight to the Bucks

Being the 1 seed blowing a 2-0 lead and being down almost 50 against the Mavs

Being down 30 at halftime this year.

I count 3 embarrassing meltdowns in 3 years.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Jones gave him the talent and he ignored FO & his own assistants cries about ususage. There were internal fights about it. Winning is fine but you have to build for the future too regardless of the pick you cosigned on too. Monty defied orders because of ego, arrogance and he couldn't coach players who need coaching. Everybody has a boss.

Jones may be safe or be moved laterally.

Jones forgot that CP3 misses a lot of games and didn't plan accordingly.

 

[TJ]

I disagree. We fans are fickle and prisoners of the moment. All he has to do is come out and play like he did in his first few playoff series and he'll win most of them back.

Maybe. I just think that Ayton needs a reboot elsewhere.

 

[Mainstreet]

I disagree. We fans are fickle and prisoners of the moment. All he has to do is come out and play like he did in his first few playoff series and he'll win most of us back.

Even I'm asking what a new head coach could do with Ayton. It's something to think twice about.