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WATCH: By the Numbers – Was Monty Williams the REAL Problem?

Related Topics: Monty Williams, Mikal Bridges

A colleague of mine posted the following article, which really made me stop and consider the question:

Mikal Bridges may just have a point. Let’s look at Williams’ record as head coach in his four years as leader of the Suns:

2019-2020: 34-39 – No Playoffs

2020-2021: 51-21 – Playoffs 14-8

2021-2022” 64-18 – Playoffs 7-6

2022-2023 45-37 – Playoffs 6-5

3 playoff appearances sure does look good on any coaching resume, but the 2020-2021 season is especially impactful. Williams, in his time as coach, managed to take the Suns to their 3rd Finals appearance ever.