“I was very fortunate to have had Michael Goldberg as one of my mentors,” said David Fogel, NBCA Executive Director and General Counsel.
To our players and staff, I am so grateful for each one of you. It is a blessing and a privilege to be able to coach this team, alongside this staff, for this organization – it is a get to, not a got to. In reference to my life and career, God knocks the ball out of the park and I get to run the bases. This has been a unique year in its challenges, and I am grateful for the tremendous spirit with which our players and staff have approached each day to make this a special season – Everything Counts! This award is far bigger than myself and is a result of the work put in everyday by our players, coaching staff, and the entire Suns organization under the leadership of James Jones and Robert Sarver. His suspenders and bow ties were always on point. He had a unique and kind manner, and cared for all of the coaches deeply. Every coach in our league sacrifices a ton to make their teams and organizations better, so this is unbelievably humbling. “I hold the utmost respect and admiration for the coaches in this league, so to be recognized by my peers is an incredible honor. Goldberg Coach of the Year Award from the National Basketball Coaches Association,” said Phoenix Suns Head Coach Monty Williams. “I am overjoyed to receive the Michael H. It is just the third time in 45 years that a team has jumped in the standings from the bottom two to the top two in two seasons or less.Ĭoach Williams was named NBA Western Conference Coach of the Month for March. This year’s squad improved by 17 (in a total of just 72 games), making the Suns just the fifth team in NBA history to improve by 15 games or more in successive seasons. The Suns won 34 games (in a total of just 73 games) in 2019-20, an improvement of 15 games. Just two years ago Coach Williams inherited a team that had finished 19-63 and tied for the second worst record in the league. 708 is the fifth best in franchise history. The Suns ranked 7th offensively and 6th defensively, one of only four teams to rank in the Top 10 in both categories. Phoenix also had the league’s best road record at 24-12. The Suns were 43-13 since January 28, the NBA’s best record over that span.
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Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award one of the most meaningful in all of pro sports.”Ĭoach Williams led the Phoenix Suns to a 51-21 season, the second-best record in the NBA and their first Divisional title since 2007. To win the vote of our peers makes the Michael H. “In just two years, Monty has taken the Suns from a 19-63 team to the second-best record in the NBA this season and the Suns’ first Divisional title since 2007. “Congratulations to Monty Williams on this most deserving recognition,” said Dallas Mavericks Head Coach and NBCA President Rick Carlisle. In addition to Williams, the following also garnered votes: Scott Brooks, Michael Malone, Nate McMillan, Doc Rivers, Quin Snyder and Tom Thibodeau. The depth of coaching excellence in the NBA is reflected in this year’s voting as a total of 7 Head Coaches received votes. The award is unique in that it is voted upon by the winners’ peers, the Head Coaches of all 30 NBA teams. Goldberg, the esteemed long-time Executive Director of the NBCA, who set the standard for loyalty, integrity, love of the game, passionate representation and tireless promotion of NBA coaching. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award recognizes the dedication, commitment and hard work of NBA Head Coaches and is presented annually to a Head Coach who helps guide his players to a higher level of performance on the court and shows outstanding service and dedication to the community off the court. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced Head Coach Monty Williams has been named the 2021 recipient of the Michael H. NEW YORK - Phoenix Suns Head Coach Monty Williams is the 2021 recipient of the Michael H. The Suns finished the regular season with a record of 51-21.
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