Curt Miller, who was the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA for the past two seasons, has been named general manager of the Dallas Wings.
Miller was fired after two seasons coaching Los Angeles with a 25-55 record. Prior to his time with the Sparks, Miller was the head coach of the Connecticut Sun for seven seasons and was an assistant with the Sparks before that. He also served as Connecticut State's general manager for the final six seasons.
Miller has the 11th most regular season wins in WNBA history, with a total regular season record of 165 wins and 141 losses.
“Kurt Miller is a proven winner with deep experience building and coaching WNBA rosters and staffs,” said Dallas Wings President and CEO Greg Bibb. said. official statement. “We believe Kurt's ability to build winning teams and coaching success in the WNBA and beyond will prove invaluable to our organization as we continue our pursuit of WNBA championships. .”
Miller will now step away from coaching and focus on helping run the franchise from a front office perspective.
Wings announced their disbandment. Head Coach Latricia Trammell Last month, the company also announced the hiring of a general manager. Bibb said in October that the new general manager would lead the search to hire the next head coach, which now appears to be starting.
“As part of our year-end review process, and in conjunction with our organization's long-term strategic planning, we made the decision to expand and strengthen our basketball operations by hiring a general manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our basketball group. I’m a part of it,” Viv said.
Miller is one of seven head coaches to leave the team. WNBA He joined the team last season and becomes the second player to join another organization. But Stephanie White, who left the Connecticut Sun for the Indiana Fever, is another. White was named the Fever's head coach, and Miller will move on to become general manager.
Who will Kurt Miller choose as the new head coach of the Dallas Wings?
Other WNBA coaches on the market include Christie Sides, who was fired by the Fever, Eric Thibault, who was fired by the Mystics, Theresa Weatherspoon, who was fired by the Chicago Sky, and Teresa Weatherspoon, who was fired by the Atlanta Dream. Includes Tanisha Wright. And of course Trammell. Miller will likely consider these experienced candidates as he searches for a new head coach for the Wings. He will also prepare for the Golden State Valkyries' expansion draft, which allows the Wings to keep six players from being selected.
The Wings are one of five WNBA teams still searching for a head coach, along with the Los Angeles Sparks, Atlanta Dream, Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics. Both the Mystics and Aces are looking for a new general manager.
It's also possible that Miller could look to the NBA or G League as a candidate, a trend that has been on the rise in recent years. The Las Vegas Aces recently hired Ty Ellis, who has extensive NBA experience, as an assistant coach.
Miller sees a lot of opportunity in the Dallas Wings organization.
“The potential for the Dallas Wings is enormous,” he said in a statement. “With a new arena and practice facility on the horizon, a talented roster that will make an impact both on the court and in the community, an exciting position in the upcoming draft, a passionate and loyal fan base, and a fully-funded ownership group. , and a dedicated front office staff.'' Dear office staff, it's time for Wings. As a veteran WNBA head coach and general manager, he looks forward to bringing his experience, passion and leadership to Texas while working to raise the WNBA Championship banner in Dallas. ”
For now, one thing is certain: Curt Miller, who has been a head coach in the WNBA for nine seasons, won't be on the sideline next year.
