Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t have time to wax nostalgic Tuesday as he faced his former team in Milwaukee for the first time since getting fired as the Bucks’ coach two years ago.
Mike Budenholzer returned to Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, coaching the Phoenix Suns. Neither the coach or the team appeared interested in nostalgia.
Phoenix brought in Mike Budenholzer from the Milwaukee Bucks in hopes of turning the ship around, but it has only gone further in the wrong direction. That's why Bleacher Report writer Eric Pincus believes that Budenholzer could be on the hot seat this offseason.
Phoenix Suns need to win the remainder of their games just to finish .500 and avoid a losing record for the first time since the 2019-20 season.
The return of Mike Budenholzer to Milwaukee after his departure as head coach in May 2023 was a moment laden with nostalgia and reflection. Budenholzer, now leading the Phoenix Suns, expressed his gratitude for the memorable five years he spent with the Milwaukee Bucks—years that included an NBA championship after a half-century wait.
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Mike Budenholzer deflected a question regarding his job security with the Suns as their next head coach next season.
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The Phoenix Suns' recent loss has left fans worried, especially with the regular season coming to a close. Sunday's performance against the Houston Rockets highlighted the possibility of an early elimination,
Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained in few words regarding coaching against the Bucks, who fired him in 2023.