2023-06-01 11:49:53
Monty Williams, the NBA’s best head coach who was fired by the Phoenix Suns in May, found a new job and signed a six-year contract with the Detroit Pistons for $78.5 million. dollars, becoming the league’s highest-paid coach.
According to Shams Charania, after the contract expires, it also includes a two-year team option, and if combined, the total value is close to 100 million US dollars. According to ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, the six-year salary is $78.8 million. Regardless of which is more accurate, Monty Williams’ jump to the NBA’s most expensive coach is a confirmed fact.
In addition to being in the Suns, Williams also served as the head coach of the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans from 2010 to 2015. He also served as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Philadelphia 76ers. In the 9th season, the regular season was 367 wins and 336 losses, and the 5th season was able to enter the playoffs. The representative period was coaching the Suns, and the winning rate of the regular season was 62.8%.
In the 2019-20 season, he took over the Suns. In the first season, he brought the second-worst team in the league to a winning rate close to 50%. Although he missed the playoffs, there were signs of resurgence. In the 20-21 and 21-22 seasons, the Suns were the leaders of the Pacific group under his coaching. Last season, they even had the best record in the league and rewritten the record for the most wins in team history; he also achieved results in the playoffs. From the playoffs to the championship game, it was a pity that they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks with 2 wins and 4 losses.
The 51-year-old is known for listening to players and motivating them. However, he has been questioned in terms of specific tactical arrangements and on-the-spot adjustments. In addition, the Suns have lost confidence in the Western Conference semifinals for two consecutive seasons this season.
The Pistons are similar to the Suns before Williams took over. The winning rate has not exceeded 50% for 7 consecutive seasons. In the past 3 seasons, it is difficult to match 30% in a row. Among them, this season has 17 wins and 65 losses and became the main coach. Therefore, there is one year left in the contract. Dwane Casey announced his resignation and transfer to management. However, the Pistons were unlucky in the draft lottery, and only won the fifth overall pick in the end.
After Williams was fired by the Suns, the Pistons actively contacted him, but he declined on the grounds that he was not confident that he could lead the team to promotion. After the Pistons continued to persuade and improve the salary conditions, the two parties finally reached a consensus. The three-time NBA champion Pistons have only entered the playoffs twice in the past 14 years. Since 2008, they have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for six consecutive seasons and have not won a playoff game.
Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren were the 5th and 13th picks in last year’s draft respectively, which seem to give the Pistons some future prospects. The No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft, Cade Cunningam, has only played 12 games this season due to injury and is expected to return next season. Shooter Bojan Bogdanovic averaged a new career high of 21.6 points per game this season and will be available to Williams.
Detroit can also expect the return of Isaiah Stewart, James Wiseman, Marvin Bagley and others. This team looks to have some seasoned veterans in the rotation and proven leaders on the bench. Monty Williams, as the league’s highest-paid head coach, may be subject to stricter scrutiny whether he can recover from the decline.
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