Tutto ufficiale per Monty Williams

Gli Hornets hanno ufficializzato il tutto.
Williams sarà il 9° allenatore della storia della franchigia.
Risultati della squadra, nelle 5 stagioni da assistant coach a Portland : 21-61 (2005/06), 32-50 (2006/07), 41-41 (2007/08), 54-28 (2008/09...PO : 4a testa di serie a Ovest.Eliminati dai Rockets in 6 partite), 50-32 (nella "injury season" 2009/10...PO : 6a testa di serie.Eliminati dai Suns in 6 partite).


Parole di circostanza : “We wanted to make sure we interviewed all of the top candidates to get the best available coach on the market,” Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower said. “We feel like we succeeded with that objective and now that we have Monty on board, we can concentrate on helping him thrive by continuing to do whatever it takes to make this team better. Monty has all the qualities that we are looking for in a new head coach.”

Parole di circostanza (parte 2) : “I am honored for this opportunity to be the Hornets head coach,” Hornets Head Coach Monty Williams said. “I have been fortunate to be around this game as a player and an assistant coach. I have had the privilege to play for and coach alongside some of the best coaches in this league. The Hornets have a first-class organization and team; this is the perfect opportunity for me. I am very excited to get started in New Orleans.”