Former Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green named as New Orleans Pelicans head coach, NBA News
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Green, a former shooting guard, has won two titles as part of the Golden State Warriors coaching staff in 2017 and 2018 and will become the third youngest coach in the NBA
Willie Green joins the Pelicans after two seasons working with Monty Williams as assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns
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Led by Zion Williamson with 38 points (16-22 FG) and nine rebounds, the Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers.
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What New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green brings to team
Former Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green named as New Orleans
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Former Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green named as New Orleans
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Suns' assistant coach Green reportedly front-runner for Pelicans
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Frank Vogel's full Phoenix Suns coaching staff completed
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Former Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green named as New Orleans Pelicans head coach, NBA News
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Pelicans officially name Willie Green head coach
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Former Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green named as New Orleans
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New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green's son has taken a unique path to the NCAA tournament