THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Excitements Hit, PHX Arena Stadium As Phoenix Suns NBA Community are overjoyed as Former Head Coach Monty Williams has Returned to former team as the senior coaching As….…see more
Monty Williams helmed the Suns from 2019 to 2023, transforming them from lottery-level underachievers into consistent playoff contenders. His tenure featured:
- A trip to the 2021 NBA Finals,
- Two consecutive coach-of-the-year accolades—including the 2022 NBA Coach of the Year after the Suns set a franchise‑record 64 wins
His leadership resonated deeply with fans; one even said:
“Monty Williams is seriously one of the greatest human beings on this planet. Total class act.”
From online message boards to Twitter and Reddit, the sentiment is electric. Many tweets and comments like “Bring Monty home!” express how much his presence is still missed. While none of these suggest an actual hire, the memories are clearly still alive in Phoenix hearts.
- May 2023: Suns fire Williams. Mike Budenholzer is hired s
- June 2023: Williams becomes Pistons head coach via a large multi-year contract
- June 2024: He’s fired by Detroit after only one season
- October 2024: Accepts a coaching position at TMI Episcopal High School in San Antonio—coaching his son’s team
As of now, Williams has no involvement with the Suns organization, senior coaching role or otherwise.
4. Why the Rumor Still Feels So Delicious
It’s easy to see why fans latch onto it:
- Nostalgia for the culture, discipline, and hope he inspired.
- His on‑court record combined with his off‑court character make him a symbol of stability for a franchise that has seen many coaching changes.
- People yearn for someone they associate with team unity and success.
But the truth—as of now—remains clear: it’s fan yearning, not fact.
Conclusion
While the narrative—“Former Suns Coach Monty Williams Returns to PHX Arena!”—makes for a stirring headline, it remains a rumor without factual basis. Meanwhile, Williams continues shaping young players in San Antonio, and the Suns move forward under a new coach and front-office direction.
