“As an assistant you have lots of ideas and suggestions that might be perfect for that moment and time, but you don't think through all of the ramifications down the road. As a head coach it's about being conscious of the whole group and what's best for us long term. And that's on and off the court.”

American professional basketball coach

Michael Vincent Budenholzer is an American professional basketball coach. He most recently served as head coach of the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. Budenholzer is known for coaching at the highest level of professional basketball, including his most recent role with Phoenix. His career is tied to the NBA and to the demands of leading teams through long seasons, where strategy, adjustment, and discipline matter most.