Its good news for the Suns, at last they have found a good coach. Terry Porter will be the Phoenix Suns’ next coach, ending the club’s month long search for a successor to Mike D’Antoni.
In a discussion with Porter, Phoenix general manager Steve Kerr said he had agreed to terms with Porter, who was an assistant with the Detroit Pistons. The 45-year-old Porter played in the NBA for 17 seasons and teamed with Kerr in San Antonio.
Porter is expected to sign a three-year deal worth about $7 million, and he likely will be introduced at a news conference early next week. His hiring was first reported by ESPN. Porter will become the Suns’ seventh coach since 1993, when they made their last NBA Finals appearance.
Kerr concluded the discussion saying that “We interviewed some great candidates, and we wanted to take our time and make sure we made the right choice.” Porter is the right guy, and I’m glad to have him on board.”
After the intense interview Porter came out with complete smiles. When questioned by the media about his selection Porter jokingly replied “I knew obviously I had a strong resume.”