“There's no doubt that having some guys on the bench that have been through things, and that are older and experienced, understand not just the highs but the lows of losing a game. Winning and keeping a steadiness throughout a game, their voice in timeouts, it's really valuable.”

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.