US EditionRookie GM Brian Gregory says he's ready to rebuild the Suns, touts closeness with owner Mat Ishbia
- Brian Gregory, 58, became the Phoenix Suns general manager last week, replacing James Jones who became a senior advisor.
- Gregory's appointment follows a disappointing 36-46 season for the Suns, who have never won a title in their 57-year history.
- Gregory brings nearly 30 years of basketball experience, including two decades as a Division I head coach and a close 25-year relationship with owner Mat Ishbia.
- Gregory acknowledged that his connection with Mat Ishbia plays a significant role in his current position and highlighted the importance of sharing a unified vision with the team.
- His main focus this offseason is hiring a new head coach to rebuild the Suns, while managing key players like Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal amid an uncertain roster future.
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"Such a puppet" - Suns fans question new GM Brian Gregory's qualifications as he hails relationship with Mat Ishbia after getting the job
Brian Gregory was named the Phoenix Suns’ newest general manager following the team’s disappointing run this season, which saw them miss out on the playoffs and even the play-in tournament.
Suns GM says Ishbia's trust an asset in rebuild
Phoenix's Brian Gregory, who was elevated to the GM role last week, believes his closeness with owner Mat Ishbia will be an asset as the Suns embark on a difficult rebuild following one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.
Rookie GM Brian Gregory says he’s ready to rebuild the Suns, touts closeness with owner Mat Ishbia
PHOENIX (AP) — Brian Gregory's basketball resume has plenty of gravitas thanks to nearly two decades as an NCAA Division I head coach at Dayton, Georgia Tech and South Florida.
Suns GM Gregory Discusses Ishbia, Coaching Search, More
Speaking to the media at his introductory press conference as the Suns‘ new head of basketball operations on Tuesday, general manager Brian Gregory acknowledged that his long-standing relationship with team owner Mat Ishbia was a major factor in his promotion from vice president of player programming to the top of the front office, writes David Brandt of The Associated Press. Gregory was an assistant coach at Michigan State when Ishbia played fo…
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