Breaking news reveals that the Phoenix Suns plan to appoint Frank Vogel as their new Head Coach, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. This news brings a sense of relief to Suns’ fans who have been waiting for a proper replacement for Monty Williams. Vogel is known for his high-level defensive mindset, which will be an asset to the Suns’ offensive-loaded roster.
The hiring of Vogel comes after the Suns fired the former Coach of The Year Monty Williams, a decision that raised doubts about the front office’s ability to manage the team. Vogel has a history of building strong defensive lineups, including leading the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2020 NBA championship in the bubble playoffs with an impressive defensive rating. With his ten years of coaching experience, the Suns hope to turn things around and improve their currently poor defensive performance.
Fans were not thrilled about the hiring of Vogel, mainly because the initial decision to fire Coach Monty Williams left them confused and underwhelmed. However, they were pleased that the Suns did not end up with Doc Rivers for the Head Coaching job as he has been linked to them for the past few weeks. Fans were caught in a strange limbo, but they expressed relief that the team did not hire Doc Rivers, following his poor coaching performance in the Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics.
With the signing of Frank Vogel as their new Head Coach, the Suns aim to balance out their offensive prowess with an improved defense as they head into the upcoming season with high expectations.
