Igor Kokoskov gets a second interview with the Suns

[JCSunsfan]

It might end up being a poor hire but yeah, I'd call it big time too. He's the first foreign born Head Coach in the NBA and his hiring is viewed very positively around the league and probably around the basketball playing world. There was no bigger splash available for the Suns IMO. I just hope we didn't hire him for PR reasons (not that I think we did).

Yeah. I think big time. Nothing but absolute raves, almost shock, around the league. The only bigger hire would have been Bud (or Jay Wright). But he did not seem to be a fit with the team and management.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Yeah. I think big time. Nothing but absolute raves, almost shock, around the league. The only bigger hire would have been Bud (or Jay Wright). But he did not seem to be a fit with the team and management.

I actually think it's a bigger hire than Bud would have been. It helps the NBA get one step closer to being a truly global game.

 

[Cheesebeef]

It might end up being a poor hire but yeah, I'd call it big time too. He's the first European born Head Coach in the NBA and his hiring is viewed very positively around the league and probably around the basketball playing world. There was no bigger splash available for the Suns IMO. I just hope we didn't hire him for PR reasons (not that I think we did).

you don't think Budholzer would have been a bigger splash? I think that would be pretty tough to argue.

 

[AzStevenCal]

you don't think Budholzer would have been a bigger splash? I think that would be pretty tough to argue.

I'm not quite the Bud fan so many here seem to be. I think he would have made us a better team in short order but I doubt he lasts for long anywhere. He struggles in his personal interactions and his act wears quickly on some players. But even if he is the best candidate, this is bigger simply because of it's international impact. It will draw positive attention to the Suns and we really could use some of that right now.

 

[Errntknght]

Definitely a Big Time hire for Phoenix. Don't forget how low our expectations had sunk post Budenholzer...

 

[Covert Rain]

It might end up being a poor hire but yeah, I'd call it big time too. He's the first European born Head Coach in the NBA and his hiring is viewed very positively around the league and probably around the basketball playing world. There was no bigger splash available for the Suns IMO. I just hope we didn't hire him for PR reasons (not that I think we did).

Big time for him but not the NBA. That is reserved for marquee coaches. Again could end up being a solid hire. I hope so!

 

[JCSunsfan]

I'm not quite the Bud fan so many here seem to be. I think he would have made us a better team in short order but I doubt he lasts for long anywhere. He struggles in his personal interactions and his act wears quickly on some players. But even if he is the best candidate, this is bigger simply because of it's international impact. It will draw positive attention to the Suns and we really could use some of that right now.

That is an interesting perspective. I am ready for the Suns to have a quality coach that we keep around for 10 years. He might have some ups and downs, but we stay with it.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Big time for him but not the NBA. That is reserved for marquee coaches. Again could end up being a solid hire. I hope so!

By whom? This is the most positive press we've had since the Nash years, for that reason alone I'd call it BIG TIME. And from the posts I've read from NBA insiders and analysts, it's big time for the League too.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Big time for him but not the NBA. That is reserved for marquee coaches. Again could end up being a solid hire. I hope so!

You mean retreads? The only marquee coaches I can think of right now would be Bud and Wright. All the others have serious baggage.

 

[AzStevenCal]

That is an interesting perspective. I am ready for the Suns to have a quality coach that we keep around for 10 years. He might have some ups and downs, but we stay with it.

The only reason I haven't talked about it more is that Pop, at one time, had a very similar reputation and look what he's turned into. But yes, it would be great if this is the last Head Coach hire we make for a decade or more. At least Igor already lives in the Valley and he already has a relationship with Sarver. Two big stumbling blocks when you bring in someone new.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I'm not quite the Bud fan so many here seem to be. I think he would have made us a better team in short order but I doubt he lasts for long anywhere. He struggles in his personal interactions and his act wears quickly on some players. But even if he is the best candidate, this is bigger simply because of it's international impact. It will draw positive attention to the Suns and we really could use some of that right now.

Solid perspective. No quibbles there.

 

[Cheesebeef]

You mean retreads? The only marquee coaches I can think of right now would be Bud and Wright. All the others have serious baggage.

Van Gundy would have been a big time hire, but there was no way he or Wright were coming here.

Look... this could have been A LOT worse so since they did something that DIDNT piss me off or embarrass themselves, I can actually chalk this up as a W.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Van Gundy would have been a big time hire, but there was no way he or Wright were coming here.

Look... this could have been A LOT worse so since they did something that DIDNT piss me off or embarrass themselves, I can actually chalk this up as a W.

Cheese is not pissed. I call that a win.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Cheese is not pissed. I call that a win.

Yup!

 

[Covert Rain]

By whom? This is the most positive press we've had since the Nash years, for that reason alone I'd call it BIG TIME. And from the posts I've read from NBA insiders and analysts, it's big time for the League too.

Everyone. Positive press is good. He might end up being a great coach.