The most recent iteration of the Phoenix Suns was an on-court manifestation of head coach Monty Williams. Quiet, yet brash. Uber-prepared. ‘Pounding the rock’ as a systematic way of life. Stubborn. Head strong. And yet, ultimately too prepared, too stubborn to properly adjust when faced with unexpected moves by opponents.
That iteration of the Suns is gone.
- Owner: Gone
- Williams and most of his coaching staff: Gone
- All-Star culture-driving point guard: Gone
- Fun-loving Twins completely loyal to the Williams Way: Gone
- Overall, 9 of the 12 players who appeared in the NBA Finals: Gone
What’s left from that Finals team less than two years ago can be counted on one hand: Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Cameron Payne and Kevin Young.