Suns plan to introduce new head coach Monty Williams Tuesday

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"My coaching style is based on servanthood. That's my heart. To serve the organization and to serve the players... I want guys to be excited to come to work."

- Monty Williams

 

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Duane Rankin

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What I'm noticing about this is that Monty Williams and James Jones are going to be joined at the hip on this rebuilding.

Williams has repeatedly mentioned Jones in terms of what #Suns will do.

 

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"When you look at our talent... the possibilities in free agency and the draft, [the job] was more than appealing to me."

- Monty Williams

 

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Kellan Olson
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Williams checks another box by not holding Booker down to being a primary ball-handler or off-ball. Said it's both. Brought up top perimeter names that do both. Said he "doesn't want to mess that up" and wants to watch more film to figure out how to maximize him.

 

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Duane Rankin

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"I think the #NBA does that too much, I don't want to do that." said Monty Williams when asked about Josh Jackson's off-court issues as Jackson was arrested in Miami.

"I'm hopeful to speak with him, I want to look him in the eyes and meet him and go from there." #Suns

 

[Yuma]

@1Sun will be happy Monty acknowledged Booker can't bring the ball up all season long. That being said, they will look for a percentage of times he will initiate the offense.

 

[AzStevenCal]

@1Sun will be happy Monty acknowledged Booker can't bring the ball up all season long. That being said, they will look for a percentage of times he will initiate the offense.

I doubt that will make him happy but it makes me happy. I want to see the ball in his hands often but we need someone else to bring it up much of the time, ideally someone that can also initiate the offense occasionally so it doesn't always fall on Devin.

 

[JCSunsfan]

@1Sun will be happy Monty acknowledged Booker can't bring the ball up all season long. That being said, they will look for a percentage of times he will initiate the offense.

This might be appealing to a player like Jrue, who thinks of himself as a combo guard. Honestly, Jrue is probably our best fit/solution at pg if we can somehow make it happen. He is probably better than what Kyre, Kemba, or any other player might be. Brogdon would be good too.

 

[Dante]

Solid press conference, you can definitely see why Coach Monty is so well respected around the league and why JJ made hiring him a priority for the Suns. I'm still cautiously optimistic but hearing Coach Monty speak has made me feel a bit better about the Suns heading into the Draft and then FA.

 

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FOX Sports Arizona (@FOXSPORTSAZ)
5/21/19, 12:08 PM
Key points for Monty Williams:
1. He and Sarver had several tough questions for each other and are excited for the future.
2. System will be built around players but focused on working through Booker and Ayton.
3. Monty Williams is a leader, he looks the part, sounds the part. pic.twitter.com/8L1ClWjhq7

 

[1Sun]

@1Sun will be happy Monty acknowledged Booker can't bring the ball up all season long. That being said, they will look for a percentage of times he will initiate the offense.

I am okay with this, as long as Booker is not the primary ball handler, distributor and facilitator. That is why they need a guard next to Booker who is at least better than Booker at ball handling, distribution and facilitation. We don't have that player on the roster right now, and there will be nobody available in the draft who can be that player this coming season. That is why acquiring a veteran point guard (or at least a combo guard who is more of a point guard than Booker, along the lines of a Brogdon or Dinwiddie) via trade or free agency is a must this offseason, as in priority #1, in my opinion.

 

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Kellan Olson
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Williams mentioned watching film on Booker. Said Booker reminds him of Brandon Roy. Feels like he can be a household name very soon. Also said he has a game that works in the playoffs. Good to hear him already thinking about that stuff.

That is a REALLY good comparison for Booker...and nobody in their right mind expected Roy to be a point guard.

 

[Yuma]

The best quote of the whole press conference for me was, "You can make excuses. Or you can make progress. But you can't do both." - Monty Williams

 

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Gina Mizell
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Williams says the #Suns’ style of play will be determined by the roster. Things will run through Booker and Ayton. Wants Booker to remain “creative” with his scoring ability.

A coach who adapts to his roster??? Who'd have thought?...

 

[Yuma]

Monty compared Mikal Bridges to Michael Cooper of the Lakers. For us old guys, that's a pretty good comparison. Bridges has to get more consistent on the threes, but yeah, that's his game.

 

[Yuma]

Monty compared Ayton to David Robinson. He mentioned another player, but I didn't catch the name.

 

[1Sun]

Monty compared Ayton to David Robinson. He mentioned another player, but I didn't catch the name.

Brad Daugherty, perhaps?

 

[Yuma]

Brad Daugherty, perhaps?

Some guy he said was gangly and strong like Ayton. The name was similar to Anderson? I did not catch who he said, or didn't recognize who he is talking about.

 

[Sunburn]

Some guy he said was gangly and strong like Ayton. The name was similar to Anderson? I did not catch who he said, or didn't recognize who he is talking about.

He said Anthony. Was he referring to Anthony Davis?

 

[slinslin]

He said Anthony. Was he referring to Anthony Davis?

Yes

 

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Gina Mizell‏Verified account @ginamizell 7m7 minutes ago
Monty Williams said he likely will NOT coach summer league. Wants to give that opportunity to a young coach. #Suns

 

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After his introductory press conference, Williams joined Bickley & Marotta on 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station and revealed that former Suns owner Jerry Colangelo encouraged Williams to accept the Suns job.

“Mr. Colangelo was the guy that really pushed me to work for Mr. Sarver. And that said a lot,” Williams said. “Because most people would think that they don’t get along, and that’s contrary to what the reality is. So all of that stuff, along with our conversations and us being transparent about the things we want to be better at, helped me in this decision.”

http://arizonasports.com/story/1946...illiams-robert-sarver-took-ownership-of-past/

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Monty compared Mikal Bridges to Michael Cooper of the Lakers. For us old guys, that's a pretty good comparison. Bridges has to get more consistent on the threes, but yeah, that's his game.

Man that might be the best comp I’ve ever heard for a player.

 

[95pro]

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Glad Mikal is around, looks to be preparing for the season alreayd? Glad he said he takes his summers serious. Surprised I didn't see any other players there.