The Suns announced Wednesday the sale of their G League team, Northern Arizona Suns, and they no longer have assistant coaches Steve Blake and Larry Greer on Phoenix’s coaching staff. The moves come as the Suns are spending on facilities while facing lost revenue after the season was put on pause in March.
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Monty Williams credited Steve Blake and …
Monty Williams credited Steve Blake and Larry Greer for helping the Phoenix Suns establish a culture in their first season under him. “What they brought (to the team), especially the first 65 games and laying the foundation for our team and our program was invaluable,” Williams said after Saturday’s practice for the NBA restart at Walt Disney World Resort. However, the Suns have moved forward without the two assistants. “We’re thankful for their contributions, (but) at the same time, everybody has to adapt in this league,” Williams said.
Williams declined to explain why Blake …
Williams declined to explain why Blake and Greer are no longer on the staff. “The details of it all, I don’t want to get into,” Williams said. “Organizations go through change and there are times where guys have to make decisions that are best for them and their families. It’s a tough loss to not have those guys, but those decisions have to be made and as a leader, I have to respect what’s best for the organization and what’s best for the individuals.”