The Phoenix Suns named Frank Vogel as the team’s new head coach.
“We are thrilled to welcome Frank Vogel to the Phoenix Suns as our new head coach,” said owner Matt Ishpia. “This is an important day for our organization as we continue to build a culture of championship on and off the court. Frank is an accomplished coach who understands how to win an NBA championship, which is our priority. Frank brings an amazing personality and work ethic, making him the perfect leader to continue building one of the best organizations in all of sports.” “.
In the Arizona Republic, “The 49-year-old Vogel has agreed to a five-year, $31 million deal to replace Monty Williams, who was fired after Denver eliminated the Suns in the semifinals by 25 points in Game 6 in Phoenix.”
“It is an honor to be named coach of the Phoenix Suns,” Fogel said. “The Suns are a first-rate organization, and I am grateful to Matt Echpia and James Jones for the opportunity. This is a very talented team that is committed to winning, and I am excited to get to work.”
“We are thrilled to announce Frank as our new head coach and look forward to partnering with him as we elevate our program,” said President of Basketball Operations and General Manager James Jones. “Frank is one of the best coaches in the game, a sure winner and has led some of the league’s strongest defenses over the past decade. He is the right leader and program creator to take our team to the next level.”
Fogle joined the Suns with 11 years of experience as a head coach in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers, and won an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020. In his three seasons as head coach, Fogle’s team led the league in defensive ratings He has led his team five times to a #3 finish in the defensive rankings; Since entering the NBA coaching ranks in 2010-11, no head coach has led the league or ranked more in defense than Vogel.