Built Ford Tough Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 The Phoenix Suns say the team and coach Alvin Gentry have "mutually agreed to part ways." Gentry had coached the Suns since replacing the fired Terry Porter at the All-Star break of the 2008-09 season, compiling a 158-144 record. His 2010 squad, led by Steve Nash, went 54-28 and advanced to the Western Conference finals. But Nash left and the team underwent what has been a disastrous rebuilding effort. The Suns have lost 13 of 15 and four straight at home. Their 98-94 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday night snapped the Bucks' 24-game losing streak in Phoenix. The Suns' 13-28 record is the worst in the Western Conference and fourth-worst in the NBA. Only Cleveland, Charlotte and Washington are worse. The Suns said in a news release that an interim coach would be named within the next 24 to 48 hours. Gentry, who was in the final year of his contract, has been in coaching for three decades, including stints as head coach of the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. He came to the Suns as an assistant to then-coach Mike D'Antoni, then stayed on the staff of new coach Terry Porter when D'Antoni left for the New York Knicks. After Porter was fired, Gentry was named interim head coach, immediately restoring the up-tempo style that D'Antoni had championed. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/story/2013/01/18/sp-nba-basketball-phoenix-suns-coach-alvin-gentry-part-ways.html It should be interesting to see who agrees to coach this mess whenever they do decide to name a permanent replacement. Is there a team with a worse future the Suns? The only thing they have going for them is their medical staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 That's messed up, Gentry was one of few bright spots in Phoenix. I hope he can get a job soon because he's the definition of a class act. BTW, rumor has it Gentry may join the Lakers' coaching staff in a matter of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecruitScoop Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Definitely not messed up, this team needed a change without a doubt. I'm not saying he wasn't a good NBA coach when it comes to the X's and O's on the basketball court, because his tactics are right however, I don't believe he had the right flare and attitude to be a successful NBA coach. The players just gave up on him as well, not saying they have a talented roster but still, they can be better. Edited January 19, 2013 by RecruitScoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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