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Former Suns Coach Takes New Job

Former Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has found his next venture.

Donnie Druin

Apr 9, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Apr 9, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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PHOENIX -- Former Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has found a new gig.

Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, Williams will be coaching his son at a prep school:

"Sources: Former Pelicans, Suns, Pistons coach Monty Williams has accepted the head coaching job at TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio where he will coach his son Elijah," Haynes put on social media.

Williams spent the past season coaching the Detroit Pistons, who notched just 14 wins under his guidance. Williams was dismissed this offseason after completing the first year of a six-year, $78 million deal.

Prior, Williams spent four years in Phoenix, beginning in 2019 and taking the Suns on memorable runs through the covid bubble and the 2021 NBA Finals while also establishing a franchise record for most wins in a regular season at 64.

Williams was ultimately fired from Phoenix after the 2022-23 season, which brought Frank Vogel to the Valley. Vogel himself lasted just one season and was fired by the Suns this summer with Mike Budenholzer currently occupying the role of head coach.

There was some rumored interest of Williams taking another NBA job, though coaching his son and stepping out of the light doesn't seem like a bad move.

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Donnie Druin
DONNIE DRUIN

Donnie Druin is the Publisher for All Cardinals and Inside The Suns. Donnie moved to Arizona in 2012 and has been with Fan Nation since 2018. In college he won "Best Sports Column" in the state of Arizona for his section and has previously provided coverage for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Follow Donnie on Twitter @DonnieDruin for more news, updates, analysis and more!

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