After four decades of knowing that Phoenix Suns players were in the safe, experienced hands of home-grown trainers Joe Proski and his protege, Aaron Nelson, they culminated a summer-long search to replace Nelson’s staff by assembling a team that is largely new to the NBA world.
Maybe after bucking the trend and hiring an experienced coach, Monty Williams, and staff, the Suns just couldn’t possibly keep going by a hiring proven, successful NBA-level training staff?
The staff is nine deep, including an overall director and three main programs of development, including Athletic Training, Performance and Rehabilitation.