New Orleans Pelicans: Who Should Replace Monty Williams?

New Orleans Pelicans: 5 Best Options to Replace Monty Williams

Apr 25, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams talks with forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors associate head coach Alvin Gentry (left) talks to forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Oracle Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 97-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Alvin Gentry

From 2009 to 2013, Alvin Gentry led the Phoenix Suns to an under-appreciated string of success. He took the 2009-10 Suns to the Western Conference Finals and helped Phoenix float around .500 once Amar’e Stoudemire and company departed.

Currently an assistant for the 67-15 Golden State Warriors, Gentry will be a name Dell Demps inevitably considers.

The New Orleans Pelicans have an intriguing blend of offensive firepower and defensive weapons. Gentry doesn’t have a title on his resume, but he understands the game and coaches with balance.

The post-Mike D’Antoni and Lindsey Hunter Suns reflected that as Gentry led the team to a significant defensive improvement.

Gentry will install an offense that depends heavily on ball movement and trusting teammates. Defensively, he’s all about getting players to buy in and play with an unquestioned level of commitment.

After witnessing his influence on the Warriors, Gentry will be a top candidate in New Orleans.

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