Six years ago Channing Frye signed with the Phoenix Suns as a free agent. Alvin Gentry was beginning his first full season as the head coach. In four seasons in the NBA Frye had made a total 20 3-pointers, shooting an anemic 28.6% beyond the arc. Gentry considered Frye a probable starter at center and Frye was unguardable in voluntary workouts as early as September thanks to his range behind the arc.
Channing Frye went from a non-threat beyond the arc to fourth in made 3-pointers during the 2009-10 season under Alvin Gentry's watch.