Former head coach of the Phoenix Suns, Monty Williams, has signed a six-year contract worth $78.5 million with the Detroit Pistons, making him the highest-paid head coach in the history of the NBA. After the Suns suffered two consecutive 30-point blowouts in two consecutive Conference Semi-Finals, Williams was fired and many suspected he could potentially sign with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he had other plans and will replace Dwane Casey, who stepped down after five seasons at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
Williams’ new contract would get him close to 13 million dollars a year and is a remarkably high number for an NBA Head Coach. This is almost double what he was paid in Phoenix, where he earned $7 million. Fans on Twitter have expressed their opinions, with some believing that this deal will benefit both parties, while others argue that the price is too much for a Head Coach.
Who are the 10 highest-paid coaches in the NBA?
Monty Williams is now the highest-paid head coach in the NBA. But, who were the highest-paid coaches before him whom he has surpassed? Here are the next highest-paid coaches in the league (as of the 2022-23 NBA season):
- Gregg Popovich – San Antonio Spurs ($11.5 million)
- Steve Kerr- Golden State Warriors ($9.5 million)
- Doc Rivers – Philadelphia 76ers ($8.5 million)
- Erik Spoelstra – Miami Heat ($8.5 million)
- Mike Budenholzer – Milwaukee Bucks ($8 million)
- Nick Nurse – Toronto Raptors ($8 million)
- Steve Nash – Brooklyn Nets ($8 million)
- Jason Kidd – Dallas Mavericks ($8 million)
- Rick Carlisle – Indiana Pacers ($7.25 million)
- Tyrone Lue – Los Angeles Clippers ($6.5 million)
This move by the Detroit Pistons shows that they are willing to spend money to improve their team. It will be interesting to see how Monty Williams performs in his new role.
