Phoenix Suns Head Coach Monty Williams’ first NBA coaching experience came as an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers from 2005-2010. The Blazers saw at least a 10-game win improvement throughout each of his first four seasons on Portland’s bench. Those teams were led by three-time All-Star Brandon Roy, who controlled the pace of game from the shooting guard position.
Now with the Suns, Williams sees a parallel between the former Blazers All-Star and Phoenix’s star in Devin Booker.
“He reminds me so much of Brandon Roy,” Williams said. “But I think Devin can eclipse that because he’s durable.