Sports World Stunned By NBA Head Coach Firing Tonight

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The Phoenix Suns ownership needed just a few days to decide to move on from head coach Monty Williams.

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Earlier this week the Suns dropped Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets and were eliminated from playoff contention.

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Days later, the team fired Williams following his fourth season with the team.

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In those four seasons, Williams led the team to an NBA Finals appearance and made the playoffs each of the past three seasons.

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Needless to say fans were a little surprised to see the Suns move on from the head coach.

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"No sport fires more good coaches than the NBA," radio host Colin Cowherd said.

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"Why Monty taking the fall for a team that depleted their depth for an aging star???" another asked.

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"No coach is safe," added a third.

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Williams was a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, but clearly the Suns ownership decided it was the right time to make a move.

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