Phoenix Suns assistant coach Willie Green is a frontrunner for the New Orleans Pelicans job, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania also reported the coaching update.
Green, 39, had interviewed for the Pelicans, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards for their head coaching vacancies.
Green has been a part of head coach Monty Williams’ staff since his arrival to the Valley in 2019. The coaching staff sports an 85-60 record over two regular seasons.
The Suns returned to the playoffs this season, earning an NBA Finals berth. Phoenix currently holds a 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Before joining Phoenix’s ranks, Green got his coaching start as an assistant to Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors in 2016. During his three-year stint with the Warriors, Green was a part of two championship teams.
Green began his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2003. He was eventually traded in 2010 to New Orleans, joining the Williams-led Hornets.
He took his talents to the Atlanta Hawks the following season before playing for the Clippers (2012-14) and Magic (2014-15).
The Suns take a 2-1 series into Game 4 of the Finals. Tune to 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station at 6 p.m. on Wednesday for all the action.