Phoenix Suns assistant coach Willie Green could soon be named the next head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green has emerged as the strong frontrunner and the New Orleans Pelicans’ choice to become the franchise’s next head coach, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 12, 2021
Unlike the Stan Van Gundy hire close to a year ago, today’s news isn’t out of left field. Green has steadily been gaining traction behind the scenes as the favorite to fill the New Orleans head coaching vacancy.