Phoenix (Associated Press) — Phoenix Suns new coach Frank Vogel On Wednesday, the team announced its coaching staff for next season, which includes associate head coach Kevin Young and former NBA head coach David Fizdale.

Young has served as associate head coach for the last two seasons under former Suns coach Monty Williams. who got fired after 4 seasons After the team lost in the second round to the eventual champion Denver Nuggets in the playoffs.

Young’s offensive-minded approach should balance out Vogel’s defensive pedigree, but he’s a candidate to fill in for Williams until the franchise finally decides to use Vogel, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to a championship in 2020. rice field.

Fizdale was the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks, leading the Grizzlies to the playoffs in 2017. He spent last season as the Utah Jazz’s associate general manager.

“I am thrilled with the coaching staff we have assembled,” Vogel said. “Each person will bring their own unique skills and experience to form this dynamic group that will connect and elevate our players towards the development of a championship culture.”

Other Sands assistants include Quinton Crawford, Miles Simon, Greg St. Jean, John Lucas III, Drew Anthrop and John Pastrek.

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