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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 19
Suns’ New G League Coach Owns One of Most Memorable Shots in March Madness

Suns’ New G League Coach Owns One of Most Memorable Shots in March Madness

The name of the newest coach of the Valley Suns, the Phoenix Suns' G League affiliate, might have a familiar ring to it. On Monday, the Valley Suns announced that Paul Jesperson will be their new head coach after former coach John Little joined Phoenix's staff as an assistant.

Phoenix Suns G League team announce Paul Jesperson as new head coach

Phoenix Suns G League team announce Paul Jesperson as new head coach

 The Phoenix Suns G League team, the Valley Suns, released a statement announcing the promotion of Paul Jesperson to head coach. Jesperson was a part of the coaching staff last year under then head coach John Little in the franchise’s inaugural season.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 18

The Valley Suns promote Paul Jerperson to head coach

The Valley Suns are turning the page. Last season’s leader, John Little, has moved up to join the Phoenix Suns’ coaching ranks, a sign of growth for both him and the program.

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The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks since 1985' quiz

Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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Paul Jesperson to coach Suns' G League affiliate

Paul Jesperson to coach Suns' G League affiliate

The Suns have named Paul Jesperson the head coach of their G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, the team announced today in a press release. “Paul is ready to take this next step in his career as he moves into the role of head coach,” Valley Suns GM Brendan Sabean said in a statement.

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