Suns Hire Ott as New Coach

[Hoop Head]

For some reason, Jordan Ott reminds me a bit of Ryan McDonough who drafted Devin Booker.

Of course, their positions are different. Maybe it's because they both spent a lot of time in the film room.

He reminds me more of a young Spoelstra than McD. Nothing against McD but I wouldn't be surprised if he were on the spectrum. He was very socially inept and couldn't deal with players, at all.

 

[Superbone]

Here are the details of Ott's college experience:

A native of McConnellsburg, Pa., Ott holds a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Penn State University where he worked for three years as a manager for the Nittany Lions men’s basketball team. He then spent two years as a graduate assistant for the men’s basketball team at Michigan State University while earning his master’s degree, before spending five seasons as the video coordinator for the Spartans from 2008-13.

PHOENIX SUNS NAME JORDAN OTT HEAD COACH | Phoenix Suns

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[Ronin]

Merged

 

[Ronin]

11-Year NBA Veteran Could Leave Cavaliers to Coach for Suns

The Phoenix Suns could be preparing to poach another Cleveland Cavaliers assistant.

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[Goldfield]

Man there’s just so little info on this guy. I just keep seeing “reputation for ‘offensive and defensive creativity, player development and communication," repeated over and over. Where does he hang his hat? What evidence of something he concocted or created can we look at to determine what we have?

Apparently he was books first choice, but I don’t know if that’s good or bad.

At least he’s not a retread. Would’ve liked for him to have had some signature element about him to look forward to. The Michigan state thing is a valid concern and even if ott ends up good makes ishbia look like a clown.

Here’s hoping it all works out. Won’t bag on the dude until we see what tricks he’s got in his arsenal.

Agreed

 

[JerkFace]

I’m looking forward to hearing Ott at his press conference on Tuesday. I didn’t like the Gregory hire and his press conference made me feel worse. I don’t dislike the Ott hire as much as the Gregory hire, and I am hoping that hearing him on Monday will have a positive affect on my feelings about his hire.

 

[Mainstreet]

I’m looking forward to hearing Ott at his press conference on Monday. I didn’t like the Gregory hire and his press conference made me feel worse. I don’t dislike the Ott hire as much as the Gregory hire, and I am hoping that hearing him on Monday will have a positive affect on my feelings about his hire.

Only a guess, but I think Gregory will only serve as a temporary GM to implement Ishbia's new philosophy.

Afterward, I think he will be moved elsewhere in the Suns organization and a new GM hired.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Former NBA head coach on what stands out about new Suns hire Jordan Ott

New Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott started his NBA journey in a room filled with four future NBA head coaches.

www.azcentral.com

 

[ASUCHRIS]

He reminds me more of a young Spoelstra than McD. Nothing against McD but I wouldn't be surprised if he were on the spectrum. He was very socially inept and couldn't deal with players, at all.

Outside of studying film to start his career, what makes you think he's like Spo?

 

[Hoop Head]

Outside of studying film to start his career, what makes you think he's like Spo?

I didn't say he was a lot like Spoelstra just more Spo than McD. Ryan McDonough was a goober from the start and always seemed like he was familiar with what the inside of a locker looked and felt like.

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns: Jordan Ott Receives Solid Endorsement From 1 Former Los Angeles Lakers Coach

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham believes that Jordan Ott will do well in his new gig as Phoenix Suns head coach. Before taking the Phoenix Suns job, Ott worked as an assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[Ronin]

Suns look to add 3 surprise assistant coaches for Jordan Ott's staff

Some unexpected names here.

valleyofthesuns.com

 

[JerkFace]

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That would be two great hires imo.

 

[Hoop Head]

I liked DeMarre Carroll as a player and what I knew of him as a person. Could be a solid assistant. Stephen Silas is Paul's son, right? I know he coached somewhere but I don't recall where.

Please no to Fizdale.

 

[JerkFace]

I liked DeMarre Carroll as a player and what I knew of him as a person. Could be a solid assistant. Stephen Silas is Paul's son, right? I know he coached somewhere but I don't recall where.

Please no to Fizdale.

Yes he is Paul’s son. He has been a lead assistant coach at a few places. He was the head coach for Houston for a few years. Most recently he was the head coach for the USA men’s national qualifying team for the FIBA AmeriCup.

 

[JerkFace]

Very impressed with Ott at his press conference.

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns introduce new head coach Jordan Ott, who's honored for the opportunity

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns held an introductory press conference for newly hired head coach Jordan Ott, where he gave his first impression to fans across the Valley. Ott opened by discussing the whirl world of emotions of being named the head coach and the how “honored” he is to be in this...

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[Ronin]

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[Cheesebeef]

I’ve got nothing to really say about Ott, but oh my lord, does Dan Bickley NOT own a mirror?! This is a hideous look:

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[Cheesebeef]

I’ve got nothing to really say about Ott, but oh my lord, does Dan Bickley NOT own a mirror?! This is a hideous look:

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Would this be considered… a mullethawk?

 

[JerkFace]

I’ve got nothing to really say about Ott, but oh my lord, does Dan Bickley NOT own a mirror?! This is a hideous look:

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You’re one to talk… you look like Elmo.

 

[Mainstreet]

David Fizdale will not be retained.

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[Mainstreet]

Here is the introductory press conference for Jordan Ott.

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[Proximo]

Very impressed with Ott at his press conference.

I was actually somewhat impressed as well. Sure seems a lot more motivated and determined than Bud.