Watch: Suns HC Frank Vogel booed in pregame introductions

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Watch: Suns HC Frank Vogel booed during pregame introductions

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 4/28/24

Some Phoenix Suns fans on Sunday night did not hide their displeasure with head coach Frank Vogel.

When Vogel was introduced during the Suns pregame festivities prior to Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the coach was booed.

Gonna be quite the tough sell to the fan base, who boo Vogel for the 2nd time in as many home playoff games https://t.co/fotktLz7KQ pic.twitter.com/A6w0H04Urz

— Collin Harmon (@CollinHarmonTV) April 29, 2024

The boos for Vogel came the same day that a report said claimed that the coach’s job may be in jeopardy.

Vogel led Phoenix to a 49-33 record this season, which ranked the Suns sixth in the West. The team drew the Timberwolves in the first round and fell behind 3-0 to begin the series.

The Suns went all-in last season when they acquired Kevin Durant in a trade. They doubled down this offseason by prying Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. Much was expected from the Suns, but Beal missed 29 games and Devin Booker missed 14 games. A first-round playoff exit certainly wasn’t what the franchise envisioned, which is why fans were unhappy entering Game 4 down 3-0.

Regardless of how the fans feel, Vogel said before Game 4 that he felt confident regarding his job status because he has the support of team owner Mat Ishbia.

"Very. I've got full support from Mat Ishbia."

Frank Vogel when asked if he's confident in getting a Year 2. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/9o1VlwTXxA pic.twitter.com/yptRVirTmM

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) April 29, 2024