On May 10, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. Earlier today, according to the famous Shams report, and a number of media confirmed, Suns coach Monty Williams was elected the 2021-22 season coach of the year.
In the regular season this season, Monty led the Suns to a record of 64 wins and 18 losses, ranking first in the league! During the season, Monty led the Suns to the best regular season record in team history and recorded a record 18 consecutive wins in regular season history!
In the 1994 NBA Draft, Monti was selected by the Knicks with the 24th pick in the first round, thus entering the NBA and playing for the Knicks, Spurs, Nuggets, Magic and 76ers in his career. After retiring in 2003, Monti began his coaching career, starting as Suns coach in the summer of 2019 after coaching for the Hornets. In his second season in charge of the Suns, he led the team to the Finals, but unfortunately lost to the Bucks. During the season, he led the Suns' proud regular season results, and in the regular season, Monti was twice named The Western Conference Coach of the Month.
In this year's playoffs, Monty led the Suns to eliminate the Pelicans 4-2 in the first round, and the Suns and Lone Rangers are currently fighting in the Western Conference semifinals, the two teams are 2:2, Monty will lead the Suns to the championship again!