Mike Budenholzer is the favorite of the Phoenix Suns to become their next manager, and talks are expected to happen soon toward a contract.<\/p>\n
Phoenix dismissed Frank Vogel after 1 campaign as a boss, and a Budenholzer contract featured him working on building an assistant coaching team to bring to Phoenix.<\/p>\n
Mike’s appointment will come with huge pressure and expectations for the franchise. The team was constructed around Devin Booker and Kevin Durant<\/a>, and the only aim of the Suns was to win the championship.<\/p>\n Budenholzer will become the organization\u2019s 3rd<\/sup> manager in 3 campaigns, after Mat Ishbia dismissed Monty Williams and Vogel in consecutive seasons. Frank had 4 campaigns left on his deal.<\/p>\n Mike is from Arizona, and his late father was a well-regarded high school coach there. Budenholzer triumphed with he 2021 NBA championship with Milwaukee. Mike had a 271-120 (.693) record in 5 campaigns with the Bucks and a 213-197 (.520) record in his previous seasons with the Hawks.<\/p>\n He is also a 2-time National Basketball Association Coach of the Year.<\/p>\n Mike Budenholzer is gaining significant momentum to become the Suns\u2019 next head coach, per @wojespn<\/a>.<\/p>\n Budenholzer, an Arizona native, has already been working behind the scenes creating a coaching staff for his return to the sidelines in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com\/mvF2JS6hcT<\/a><\/p>\n — Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n