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Suns' Williams voted NBCA Coach of the Year

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Phoenix Suns bench boss Monty Williams was voted the National Basketball Coaches Association's Coach of the Year, the organization announced Tuesday.

"I am overjoyed to receive the Michael H. Goldberg Coach of the Year Award from the National Basketball Coaches Association," Williams said in a statement. "I hold the utmost respect and admiration for the coaches in this league, so to be recognized by my peers is an incredible honor.

"Every coach in our league sacrifices a ton to make their teams and organizations better, so this is unbelievably humbling."

The Suns took a big leap during Williams' second year in charge, posting a 51-21 record as the club clinched its first playoff berth in 11 years.

Phoenix was also one of four teams to finish in the league's top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency.

Scott Brooks of the Washington Wizards, Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets, Nate McMillan of the Atlanta Hawks, Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers, Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz, and Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks received votes as well.

The Red Auerbach Trophy, which is given annually to the NBA's Coach of the Year, is voted on by the league's media, and the winner will be announced during the postseason.

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