Phoenix Sign Josh King as Head Coach
21 Oct
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The 39-year-old was a priority target for the Phoenix, King chosen for his impeccable basketball nous and defence-first philosophies.
Management worked swiftly with Phoenix Owner Romie Chaudhari to secure the appointment, with a view to implement change as quickly as possible to impact results and remain competitive in NBL25.
King most recently was head coach at Darussafaka Lassa in the Turkish Basketball Super League, and prior to that was the head coach as Riesen Ludwigsburg in the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).
The American was a long-time assistant under seasoned coach John Patrick in the BBL before taking the reigns and guiding Ludwigsburg.
Phoenix General Manager of Basketball Operations Simon Mitchell says King’s appointment will bring a powerful dynamic to the performance department.

"Josh brings a strong reputation, a clear philosophy on what success looks like, and a game style that will inject great energy into our program” Mitchell said.
“Tactically, Josh preaches a high intensity / high energy style on both ends of the floor, and this approach aligns perfectly with what we want the Phoenix DNA to be.”
King will head to Australia in the coming days and will coach his first game with the Phoenix against the Tasmania Jack Jumpers on November 1.
Mitchell also thanked assistant coach Sam Mackinnon for stepping into the interim role while the search for a coach took place and as King onboards.
“Sam has stood tall during a very difficult period for the club. He has been incredibly professional, kept the players focussed, and united the group through this transitional phase. His leadership has been fantastic.”

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